Polish company Helikon-Tex was established in 1983, when it began selling army surplus to civilians. Until 1995, it focused exclusively on buying and selling, but that year it introduced its first own products.
Twelve years after its founding, specifically in 1995, the Polish company Helikon-Tex began selling its own outdoor and military clothing and equipment. The main goal was to meet military standards while also being affordable, so that even civilians could afford military quality. The quality of Helikon-Tex products began to be noticed outside of Poland, and over the years the company expanded to European markets and later beyond Europe.
In 1998, the company ceased trading military surplus and fully focused exclusively on producing its own products. In 1999, it established its own research and development team, and five years later, it introduced one of its most significant products, the SFU uniform (Special Forces Uniform). In 2008, the company moved to its current address, and ten years later, it began building new offices in Wrocław, Poland.
In 2014, Helikon-Tex stopped delegating production to factories across Poland and instead opened its own factory, which significantly improved the efficiency of production and the overall design of new products. Therefore, today, the manufacturer offers the most comprehensive portfolio of high-quality military and outdoor equipment. It is indeed one of the most represented manufacturers on our e-shop.
Over time, Helikon-Tex's range began to expand to include urban, or city clothing, and also specialized outdoor equipment. The company combines the most modern materials and production processes in its products, so they can be used even in the most demanding conditions.
Currently (2023), Helikon-Tex is celebrating four decades of presence on the market, which does not mean it is resting on its laurels – it continuously develops new products and improves existing ones. Among other things, its products are used by the Polish army and other armed forces, which in itself attests to their uncompromising quality.
That the company is thriving is also evidenced by the founding of the Helikon-Tex Shooting Team in 2016 and the expansion of warehouses and the main office building a year later.