UTS 11"® Shorts - Helikon-Tex

The UTS 11"® shorts by Helikon-Tex are the short version of the well-known Urban Tactical Pants®, designed to deliver comfort, durability and functionality on hot days. They retain much of the performance of the full-length UTP® pants, with a cooler, more discreet cut suited to urban, professional, outdoor or EDC use.

Made from PolyCotton Stretch Ripstop, they combine cotton and polyester for breathability and quick drying, with added elastane for stretch. The ripstop weave reinforces the fabric structure and helps prevent tears from spreading, increasing the garment’s durability.

Their functional pockets let you organize a knife, flashlight, multitool, smartphone, AR/AK magazine, EDC accessories and small items.

The UTS 11"® shorts feature 10 functional pockets: front pockets with reinforced edges, roomy back pockets with narrow inner compartments, thigh pockets with YKK® zippers, and front hook-and-loop closure pockets compatible with larger accessories, such as AR/AK-type magazines or smartphones. The hook-and-loop adjustable waist lets you adjust the pants by up to 6 cm (2.4"), while the wide belt loops are compatible with belts up to 50 mm (2"), including Cobra®-type tactical belts or the Urban Tactical Belt.

• Brand: Helikon-Tex.
• Model: UTS 11"® Urban Tactical Shorts®.
• Line: Urban.
• Main material: PolyCotton Stretch Ripstop.
• Main fabric composition: 50% polyester, 48% cotton, and 2% elastane.
• Pocket composition: 80% polyester and 20% cotton.
• Fabric weight: 220 g/m².
• Weight: 433 g (15.3 oz) approx., in size L.
• Length: 27.9 cm (11").
• Pockets: 10 functional pockets.
• Closures: YKK® zippers and velcro closures.
• Waist: velcro adjustment with up to 6 cm (2.4") of adjustment.
• Belt loops: compatible with belts up to 50 mm (2").
• Compatibility: Cobra® tactical belts or the Urban Tactical Belt.
• Recommended use: urban, tactical, outdoor, EDC, and warm weather.
• Weather conditions: heat, from 19°C to 40°C (66°F to 104°F).
• Compatible magazine type: AR.
• Additional features: magazine pockets and reinforced pocket edges.
• Main material: PolyCotton Stretch Ripstop.
• EU patent: 002248740-0001.

Care instructions: wash at 30°C maximum, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, do not dry clean, and iron at a maximum temperature of 110°C.

The UTS® (Urban Tactical Shorts®) by Helikon-Tex are the short version of the Urban Tactical Pants® and retain many of the features of the full-length UTP® model for hot days. Their discreet cut suits urban, professional, outdoor and EDC use.

Made from PolyCotton Stretch Ripstop, they combine cotton and polyester for breathability and quick drying, with elastane providing stretch. The ripstop weave reinforces the structure and helps prevent tears from spreading.

The shorts combine comfort, durability and functionality for hot days. Their reinforced pockets and adjustable waist support practical everyday use.

They include 10 functional pockets: two front pockets with reinforced edges for a knife, flashlight, or multitool; two front velcro-closure pockets large enough for a smartphone or an AR/AK magazine; two thigh pockets with YKK® zippers and two more with velcro for magazines or EDC accessories; and rear pockets (two wide outer and two narrow inner) for small items.

The waist adjusts with hook-and-loop by up to 6 cm. The wide belt loops fit belts up to 50 mm, including Cobra® tactical belts or the Urban Tactical Belt.

• Brand: Helikon-Tex
• Line: Urban
• Fabric: PolyCotton Stretch Ripstop (220 g/m²)
• Main composition: 50% polyester, 48% cotton, 2% elastane
• Pocket composition: 80% polyester, 20% cotton
• Zippers: YKK®
• Pockets: 10 functional
• Belt loops: belts up to 50 mm
• Length: 11" (11-inch leg)
• Use conditions: heat, from 19 to 40 °C
• Weight: 433 g (size L)

Care: wash at max. 30 °C · do not bleach · do not tumble dry · do not dry clean · iron at max. 110 °C.

Size Guide

How do you take your measurements?

1. Waist circumference: measure your waist without pulling the tape too tight or leaving it too loose.
2. Hip circumference: measure at the widest point of the hips, without pulling too tight or too loose.

In each field: cm above · inches below. For pants, waist and hip are the main reference measurements.

If your measurements fall between two sizes, we recommend choosing the larger size.