Frag Out! Magazine
Issue link: https://fragout.uberflip.com/i/1407425
SFU NEXT Mk2 The SFU NEXT Mk2 are 2020 additions to the Helikon-Tex line up and have absolutely nothing in common with the legacy SFU and SFU NEXT. The main fabric is now 50% Cotton/48% Polyester/2% Elastane Polycotton Stretch Rip-Stop with two- -way stretch effect for increased comfort. The cut is similar to BDUs but the legs were trimmed down and are more slick, still these are not tight-fitting combat pants. There is a YKK zip- per fly and additional button closure in the waist. There are six wide belt loops which will accom- modate rigger and duty belts up to 2" wide. In the two front belt loops there are integrated additio- nal loops for dummy cord or small carabiners. Waist size is adjustable with two simple tabs with Velcro on webbing straps routed through the pla- stic loop. As mentioned, the legs were slightly trimmed down when compared to older generations which were quite baggy, like old school M65 field pants. Leg cuffs have internal drawstrings for blousing (overt the boots, of course) from flat webbing. Legs are built from multiple sheets of fabric for improved comfort and fitting. The cut of legs together with stretchable fabric and gusseted crotch increase mobility. Knees are reinforced with an additional layer of fabric. The optional soft foam knee pads might be inserted as there is Velcro hook and loop entry outside of each knee. Another reinforcement from the base fabric is on the buttocks. CLOTHING