Water resistance of the fabric
The fabric of these overpants has a waterproof rating of 2,000 mm.
The garment was validated in a shower test under 60 L/m²/h of water for two hours. This test reproduces the average conditions of a rain shower.The fabric is water-repellent: it lets water slide over its surface without seeping in. This prevents the fabric from soaking up water and keeps it lightweight and breathable. The water-repellent property is achieved by treating the fabric’s exterior.
In addition, all the seams are taped.
Fabric breathability
To find out whether a fabric is breathable, we test its total evaporative resistance (RET) based on the ISO 11092 standard. The lower the fabric’s resistance, the more perspiration can escape and the more breathable the fabric is.
- RET < 9 = extremely breathable fabric
9 < RET < 12 = very breathable fabric
12 < RET < 20 = breathable fabric
RET > 20 = little or no breathability
This product reflects our commitment to consuming less water
Textile dyeing requires a lot of water but also produces wastewater from the dye baths. To reduce this environmental impact, we chose to use a bulk-dyeing process that incorporates the colour pigments into the thread manufacturing phase: a dyeing process called “dope dyeing,” used on the blue pants (reference number 8732807).
Why choose recycled polyester?
Making polyester from plastic bottles reduces the use of oil-based resources while preserving the fabric’s quality and performance.
We use recycled polyester fibres on the black pants (reference number 8382416).
Your health is our top priority
The fabric of this jacket is water-repellent: that lets water slide over its surface without seeping in. This keeps the fabric from soaking up water, so it stays lightweight and breathable. Water repellency is achieved by treating the fabric’s exterior. We have started to use a water-repellent treatment without perfluorocarbons. As of 2022, this model will be marketed with a water-repellent treatment that is more eco-friendly.
How to maintain the waterproofing of your overpants over the long term
To maintain a durable water-repellent fabric, we recommend reactivating it regularly.
Do this every three washes (be sure to rinse thoroughly) or after a dozen uses in the rain.
You can easily reactivate the water-repellent property by warming the fabric:
- in a tumble dryer for 15 minutes (synthetic cycle) - with a hair dryer at a distance of 20 cm by going back and forth twice
- with two passes with an iron on the delicate setting without the steam function.
Choosing your waterproof overpants based on physical effort
How much we perspire depends on the intensity or the duration of the physical activity. If the fabric’s breathability isn’t suited to the type of activity/exercise, perspiration will lead to condensation. The dampness you feel is not rain coming through but perspiration vapour condensing That’s why it’s best to choose overpants that are well-suited to the type of activity. This product is designed for 2-hour hikes at no more than 5 km/h.
Recommended additional product
To be fully protected against wind and rain, we recommend the Raincut half-zipper or full-zipper jackets. These jackets are also eco-designed (depending on the colour, a bulk dyeing process that reduces the consumption of water or recycled fibres are used).
