Helikon-Tex APEX Lightweight Combat Shirt — Black
Helikon-Tex
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The Helikon-Tex APEX Lightweight Combat Shirt is a slim-fit combat shirt designed for use in intense heat: field shooters, hunters and professional operators who need freedom of movement without sacrificing tactical functionality. Weighing around 255 g in size L, it barely registers on your body.
The fabric is made up of 84% nylon and 16% elastane: the nylon provides abrasion and long-term wear resistance, while the elastane allows the panel to follow every movement without creating uncomfortable tension across the shoulders or underarms in shooting positions. This balance between durability and stretch is central to the design: pure nylon would be tougher but stiff, pure elastane would give too much. The chosen blend prioritises mobility without compromising longevity.
The collar closes with Velcro and the shirt features integrated VELCRO panels, ready to accept ID patches or IR indicators without additional stitching. The slim-fit cut reduces excess fabric that would bunch up under jackets and plate carriers, preventing uncomfortable material build-up during active use.
Key Features
- Weight around 255 g (size L): reduces fatigue during extended sessions in the heat.
- Nylon-elastane blend at 84/16: combines abrasion resistance with full freedom of movement in shooting positions.
- Slim-fit cut: eliminates fabric bunching under load-bearing systems and plate carriers.
- Integrated VELCRO panels: compatible with ID patches and IR indicators without modification.
- Velcro collar closure: adjustable and silent, with no buttons to snag on equipment.
Specifications
Sizes
TROUSER SIZE GUIDE
The Viper trouser size listed on the site refers to the waist measurement in inches. To find the right size, simply check which waist measurement corresponds to your size. For example, an Italian size 46 corresponds to a 32" waist, so you should select size 32 on the site. You can also choose to measure your own waist and select the corresponding size. If your waist measurement is 90 cm, for instance, you should select the corresponding size in inches, which is 36". Contact us via chat or email with any questions. The size shown on the site corresponds to the waist measurement in inches.
| International | VIPER SIZE (waist in inches) |
Waist in CM | UK | FR | IT | ESP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 26-28 | 66-71 | 32 | 38 | 42 | 36 |
| XS | 28-30 | 71-76 | 34 | 40 | 44 | 40 |
| S | 30-32 | 76-81 | 36 | 42 | 46 | 44 |
| M | 32-34 | 81-86 | 38 | 44 | 48 | 48 |
| L | 34-36 | 86-91 | 40 | 46 | 50 | 52 |
| XL | 36-38 | 91-96 | 42 | 48 | 52 | 56 |
| XXL - 2XL | 38-40 | 96-101 | 44 | 50 | 54 | 60 |
| XXXL - 3XL | 40-41 | 100-104 | 46 | 52 | 56 | 64 |
| XXXXL - 4XL | 41-43 | 105-109 | 48 | 54 | 58 | 68 |
FOOTWEAR SIZE GUIDE
| TYPE | SIZES | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU/IT | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46.5 | 48.5 |
| UK | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13.5 |
| USA | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 14 |
| JP | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27.5 | 28.5 | 29.5 | 30.5 | 31.5 |
| MEX | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12.5 |
| BR | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 46 |
| AU | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13.5 |
Marca
Helikon-Tex
Technical clothing, field equipment and carry systems by Helikon-Tex. It is the most represented brand in the catalogue for outdoor and tactical gear, with over seven hundred product references.
