Great combat shirt – very comfortable, flexible, and breathable. Despite high temperatures, I wore it with pleasure. I definitely recommend it for its good quality and attractive price.
Lightweight yet resilient, the tactical combat shirt serves as an ideal addition to the Modern Battle Dress Uniform (MBDU). The sleeves are crafted from a blend of cotton, polyester, and elastane, offering outstanding resistance to rips and abrasion. The central section features stretchable, breathable TopCool polyester material, delivering excellent comfort, a secure fit, and unrestricted movement.
Both shoulders are equipped with pockets secured by YKK zippers. Hook-and-loop Velcro panels are attached to the pockets, enabling easy placement of different emblems, such as national flags, unit badges, or Morale Patches, adding a personalized touch to the shirt.
Adjustable hook-and-loop cuffs allow for customized fit and precision adjustment to accommodate various wrist sizes. Reinforced elbows provide enhanced protection against wear and tear.
A high collar with a zippered closure enables regulation of air circulation beneath the garment. The collar stand is finished with a chin guard for additional comfort.
Technical data
Model: MCDU Combat Shirt
Camouflage: Tiger Stripe
Material:
- sleeves: 50% polyester, 48% cotton, 2% elastane
- middle part: TopCool: 100% polyester
Grammage: 220 g/m2
Weight: 504 g
Manufacturer: Helikon-Tex, Poland
Tiger Stripe camouflage
Tiger Stripe represents a series of camouflage designs that originated in Southeast Asia, with the most renowned version having been created in the Republic of Vietnam. Drawing inspiration from the French Lizard pattern, the design was modified for use in tropical environments. Tiger Stripe features uneven, brushstroke-style lines in multiple shades of green and brown, accented by broader, grayish streaks, all laid over an olive or khaki base. Such a configuration excels in dense jungle and tropical forest environments, where it provides excellent concealment by breaking up the wearer’s outline amid low and medium foliage. The pattern offers a high level of obscurity at short distances, blending seamlessly into complex, shadowed vegetation. The designation "Tiger Stripe" references a tiger’s natural coat, as the motif emulates the distinctive striping that is especially effective for disrupting contours in lush, green terrain.
Militaria.pl is the official distributor of Helikon-Tex.
Helikon-Tex is a Europe-based brand delivering trusted quality and accountable manufacturing founded in 1983, specializing in the production of tactical, military and outdoor clothing. It offers a wide range of products such as clothing, backpacks, bags and tactical accessories, which have gained recognition among both uniformed services and outdoor enthusiasts. Its offer includes distinctive product lines such as Bushcraft - dedicated to survival enthusiasts, Law Enforcement - designed for uniformed services, and Range - created for shooters. Helikon-Tex uses modern camouflage patterns, such as MultiCam, ATACS and PenCott, ensuring adaptation to various terrain conditions.
| Clothing style | Military |
|---|---|
| Color/camouflage | Camouflage |
| Material type | Synthetic-natural |
| No | |
| Waterproof | No |
| Weight | 504 g |
| Grammage | 220 g/m2 |
| Clasp type | Zipper |
| Hood | No |
| Additional material | 2% elastane |
| Additional material | 48% Cotton |
| Additional material | 50% Polyester |
| Main material | 100% Polyester |
| Number of pockets | 2 |
| Camouflage | Tiger Stripe |
| Velcro panel | Yes |
| Gender | Men's |
| Thermoactive | Yes |
| Material texture | Rip-Stop (grid) |
| Material flexibility | Extensible |
| Manufacturer code | BL-MCD-SP-6202A |
| Brand | Helikon-Tex |
| EAN |
Reviews with photos
Review summary
Number of reviews: 13
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The Erdl shirt is really very good. I wish the velcro area was a bit larger, but apart from that I have no complaints. If the shirt were available in the 6 Color Desert variant, I would definitely buy it.
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An order placed from abroad arrived exceptionally quickly. As usual with Military.eu, everything is of the highest standard. Previously, I had this shirt in olive color, and now I received the EDRL camo model, which looks fantastic. Size M fits well for my height of 172 cm and 70 kg, although I prefer slightly looser clothing – L would be better, but then the sleeves would be too long. The materials are comfortable – the torso is made from a breathable fabric, while the sleeves and shoulders are made from ripstop. The sleeve pockets seem very functional. There are a lot of Velcro patches in different places, allowing for the attachment of multiple patches, which will appeal to patch fans :)
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A very nice sweatshirt in a 'hybrid' design—breathable topcool fabric on the torso and a stiffer, more tear-resistant material on the sleeves. Thoughtfully designed, you don’t have to worry at every step about catching the sweatshirt on a branch and tearing it, because the sleeves are made from durable, resistant material. Velcro panels and sleeve pockets—always a plus. The only thing that bothers me somewhat is the rather high collar; for bearded people, it limits the freedom to look around comfortably, but that’s something to be expected with this model. The sweatshirt is great for transitional spring and autumn periods. In summer, it’s definitely too warm. Overall, I definitely recommend it!
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This is my first Helikon sweatshirt and definitely not my last one. The material used is really good. The sweatshirt is comfortable to wear. I bought size 2XL and with a height of 198 cm and weight of 110 kg, the sweatshirt fits perfectly.
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A very pleasant tactical sweatshirt. Well-made, performs well in the field in all weather conditions. Comfortable for all-day wear.
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Like every Helikon combat shirt, super comfortable, worth its price although I recommend waiting for promotions. The camouflage looks amazing in real life. The size chart is accurate. Highly recommended.
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Super combat shirt, one of the most breathable I've had. You can feel the high quality of workmanship and good materials. Very comfortable, breathable, and wears very well under a ballistic vest. I am very satisfied with it.
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Super combat shirt, one of the most breathable I've had. You can feel the high quality of workmanship and good materials. Very comfortable, breathable, and it wears very well under ballistic gear. I am very satisfied with it.
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Very good quality workmanship, the camouflage will be perfect for field activities, e.g. for airsoft :) I recommend measuring yourself to check exactly which size to order.
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Height: 190 cm, weight: 95 kg, chosen size: XL. The sweatshirt fits perfectly, nothing squeezes or restricts movement. The material on the sleeves is stiffer and thicker, while on the torso and back it is soft and breathable - generally everything is as described in the product description. I chose this camo variant for my existing UTP and MCDU pants in the same pattern.
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High price for high quality, which should still be better. I have been using this product for several months and I am satisfied, but there is one flaw. On the sides of the shirt, the material pills a lot, probably due to rubbing against the vest, so I would recommend using a chest rig (I am currently using a training mini rig and the problem has disappeared). Everything else is very well and solidly made and well thought out, despite this small flaw, I recommend it.
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Very good quality product. I recommend it! Lightning-fast shipping as always.
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