Men’s Hiking Rain Pants – MH 500 Black

Waterproof

Storm protection. 3-layer membrane. 15,000 Schmerbers.

Breathability

Perspiration-wicking component (RET = 8)

Lightweight

Only 354 g (12 oz.) in size L.

Ease of use

Zipper above the knee: Slip them on and off without removing your shoes.

Pockets

Storage pocket so that your belongings don’t get wet.

Anatomic design

Adjustable waistband.

Compact design

Folds into its pocket to save space in your bag.

Cut

Standard cut. Can be worn over pants, leggings, or shorts. Note: can’t be hemmed due to the zippers on the sides of the legs.

Main component

3-layer material with membrane.

Membrane

A product’s waterproof rating depends on two key criteria: component and construction. This product was made with a membrane. The membrane is a kind of very thin plastic film (polyurethane) that makes the component waterproof and breathable. It is flexible, lightweight, and breathable.

Layer design

3-layer design: The membrane is glued between the outer and inner fabric. We use it for durable, high-performance rain pants.

Component waterproofing

Laboratory tests are conducted to guarantee the waterproof rating of a component. The resistance of a fabric is measured by the height of a water column in mm that can be supported by the fabric (test based on the ISO 1092 standard). The higher the water pressure, the more waterproof the fabric. This product’s component has a 15,000-mm waterproof rating and can withstand the pressure of a 15,000-mm water column. This is also equivalent to 15,000 Schmerbers.

Waterproofing

We conduct laboratory tests that simulate rainfall to guarantee the product’s waterproof rating. This product was validated in a shower test under 18 cm of rain for 2 hours. This test reproduces the average conditions of a mountain storm.

How to restore water repellency

A fabric is water-repellent when water slides off its surface without being absorbed. Because the fabric doesn’t soak up water, it remains lightweight and breathable.Water repellency is achieved by treating the fabric’s exterior. This treatment needs to be reapplied throughout the product’s lifetime. The water-repellent properties can be reactivated by putting the pants in the dryer for 10 minutes on low or by using a reactivation spray (ref.: 8551983).

Component breathability

Component breathability is measured by its thermal evaporative resistance (RET). This allows perspiration to escape during physical activity, preventing it from accumulating on the skin. The lower the RET, the more breathable the fabric. RET ≤ 6: very breathable fabric RET ≤ 12: breathable fabric RET ≤ 20: not very breathable fabric This product has a RET of 8.

Our environmental policy

To help preserve nature, Quechua is committed to limiting the environmental impact of its products. While not yet eco-designed, we work every day to make this product even more environmentally responsible: eco-design, repairability, and sustainability drive our development efforts.

Where do our pants come from?

Created in our international design centre at the foot of Mont Blanc in France, these pants are then manufactured by our suppliers in Bangladesh. We collaborate closely with these partners who have specialist knowledge in manufacturing pants. Thanks to this relationship of trust with our industrial partners, we can create high-quality technical products.

Working conditions in our production workshops

We guarantee that our suppliers comply with our code of conduct. These suppliers are often located in developing countries where our presence helps to create jobs. By conducting audits and having teams on site, we make sure that the working environment of the employees meets certain quality standards in terms of human respect, personal fulfilment, and environmental protection.

Product design: our expertise

Our Quechua global design centre is based in Passy, at the foot of Mont Blanc in Haute-Savoie, France. This location makes it a real meeting place for our teams and outdoor sports enthusiast. It’s the perfect spot for designing our mountain hiking products.