As is often the case, it's hard to get the right size. I'm kind of overweight and usually wear XL or XXL clothes, but this sweatshirt in size L is a bit too big for me. On one hand, I would risk trying size M, but on the other, I bought it with the idea of wearing it over a thick hoodie before the weather becomes cold enough to bring out the coat. The sweatshirt is well made, comfortable, and thanks to the large number of pockets, I can often leave home without any bags because I can fit everything I need in its pockets, even over-ear headphones. So it's perfect for work.
Helikon-Tex SFU Next PolyCotton Rip-Stop Sweatshirt - Black
The Black shirt is crafted from PolyCotton, a high-performance fabric blending breathable cotton with tough polyester. Designed to be lightweight, soft on the skin, and quick-drying, the shirt utilizes a Rip-Stop weave to enhance durability and protect against tears and mechanical wear.
6 spacious pockets
Designed with 6 large pockets secured by Velcro closures:
- two pockets located on the chest,
- two placed at the hips,
- and one pocket positioned on each shoulder,
Velcro panels
The version comes fitted with Velcro panels (straps), sewn above the chest pockets, on the pocket flaps, on the shoulders, and at the nape. These panels are designed for attaching emblems like the national flag, unit badges, or so-called Morale Patches. Personalization of the shirt is easily achieved to suit the user's specific needs.
PolyCotton fabric, Rip-Stop, reinforcements on the elbows and pockets for protectors
Constructed from PolyCotton, a blend consisting of 60% cotton and 40% polyester, the model utilizes a Rip-Stop weave to greatly enhance the fabric’s durability against tears and mechanical damage.
Elbow areas are reinforced with a double layer of material, forming pockets designed for foam protective inserts to provide additional joint protection and injury prevention.
button closure, adjustable waist and cuffs
Secured with buttons concealed under a flap, the shirt offers increased protection against accidental wear. Button-adjustable waist enables a personalized fit tailored to the wearer’s body shape. Velcro-fastened cuffs provide easy sleeve width adjustment.
Main features
- Constructed from a robust cotton and polyester blend
- Rip-Stop fabric enhances resistance to tearing
- Equipped with six roomy pockets
- Features Velcro areas for patch attachment
- Waistband can be adjusted for a secure fit
- Adjustable cuffs provide customized comfort
- Button closure concealed by a protective flap
- Elbow reinforcements and dedicated pockets for protective inserts
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 | Black |
| Material type | Synthetic-natural |
| No | |
| Waterproof | No |
| Weight | 627 g |
| Grammage | 215 g/m2 |
| Clasp type | Buttons |
| Hood | No |
| Additional material | 40% Polyester |
| Main material | 60% Cotton |
| Number of pockets | 6 |
| Main color | Black |
| Velcro panel | Yes |
| Gender | Men's |
| Thermoactive | No |
| Material texture | Rip-Stop (grid) |
| Material flexibility | Inextensible |
| Manufacturer code | BL-SFN-PR-01- |
| Brand | Helikon-Tex |
| EAN |
The velcro panel is an area with sewn-on Velcro tape that allows easy attachment of various additional items, such as patches or pockets.
PoliCotton fabric is a blend of polyester and cotton fibers featuring the best qualities of both yarns. Polyester provides strength and flexibility, while cotton provides softness and breathability.
Rip-Stop weave protects the fabric from abrasions and tears. It is characterized by additional threads woven in at regular intervals, forming a mesh-like pattern. It provides high strength to the fabric, increases resistance to mechanical damage, especially tears.
Reviews with photos
Review summary
Number of reviews: 148
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This shirt completely met my expectations – the material and stitching are solid, it has six spacious pockets, and the cut is very comfortable. It goes great with a hoodie and BDU pants. The service of this company, as always, is top-notch, and the shipment to the UK arrived extremely quickly. I definitely recommend it.
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Quality, materials used, price - everything is in perfect order. Once again, Helikon did not disappoint me. 6 pockets allow you to store all the necessary small items. No signs of wear after a long time and several washes.
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A bit stiff. It needs a few washes to 'break in' and then it becomes more comfortable. Otherwise, no complaints – it's durable, well-made, and has plenty of pockets. There's a wide selection of color variants. Recommended.
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The sewing quality, as expected from Helikon, is very good. The material is also of very good quality. It is quite stiff - you need to know that, but it has both disadvantages and advantages. It's worth noting the pocket placement before buying, as it may not suit everyone.
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Really nice sweatshirt. Bought on sale, but even at full price you can feel the quality is really good. The sizing seems consistent with the chart to me. I recommend it!
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Very nice and comfortable sweatshirt. High quality workmanship and materials. As for the size, I usually wear L but in this case M fits. I recommend it.
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Very comfortable, spacious thanks to the pockets, well sewn. The Velcro holds patches well. The only downside is that you have to measure yourself carefully before choosing a size, because in my case it turned out I had to make some adjustments for it to fit. Other than that, no complaints.
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Super, I have three of this model sweatshirt in different colors. A good work sweatshirt with lots of pockets. The initially stiff material becomes soft after a few washes and some rough use outdoors. Durable, I recommend it.
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I bought the Helikon SFU Next uniform jacket in PL Woodland Wz.93 camouflage and I'm very satisfied. The Rip-Stop material is light but very durable, and the jacket itself is comfortable to wear. It has many functional pockets, which are useful in the field, and the adjustable cuffs and collar ensure a better fit. The PL Woodland camouflage blends perfectly with the surroundings. Great quality for a reasonable price. Recommend!
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Good quality uniform sweatshirt, but the cut does not suit me 100%. It's very oversized despite choosing the right size (a lot of material under the armpits).
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I bought this jacket to go with the pants from the same line. Overall, I'm satisfied with the purchase. The pockets are conveniently and logically arranged. After some time, I'll analyze its wear resistance and write back.
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Well-made sweatshirt with an interesting cut, many pockets, and made from good material. The size is OK, although in my case the sleeve could be a bit longer, but you can't have everything. I recommend it.
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182 cm, about 80 kg, size M, the jacket is perfect for sleeve and overall length, a bit baggy and wide, but because of that it doesn't restrict movement. Comfortable buttons, many pockets, workmanship quality is very good.
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Helikon is Helikon... The best proof of satisfaction is that I’ve just bought my fourth Helikon SFU Next sweatshirt in another color... Maximum satisfaction—from the cut to the material and workmanship.
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