Design benefits
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Lightweight
Only weighs 146 grams in 10-11 years
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Freedom of movement
Elastic waistband and loose fit to easily get them on over a pair of trousers
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Waterproof
2-hour waterproof coating (5,000 Schmerbers), fully taped seams
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Breathability
Hydrophilic coating (RET=12): limits condensation inside the garment
Design details
WATERPROOF FEATURE OF THE COMPONENT
This garment has been subjected to a shower test using 60 litres of water/sqm/hour for 2 hours. This test reproduces the average conditions of a rain shower in the mountains.
A waterproof rating of 5,000mm means the fabric can withstand pressure exerted by 5,000mm of water (the equivalent of a rain shower lasting for two hours).
Waterproofing is expressed in Schmerbers (for example: 5,000 Schmerbers).
COMPONENT BREATHABILITY
Component breathability is measured by its thermal evaporative resistance (RET).
This is its capacity to let water vapour generated by the body during physical activity escape and therefore avoid water accumulating on the skin.
The lower the RET, the more breathable the fabric.
RET ≤ 6: very breathable fabric
RET ≤ 12: breathable fabric
RET ≤ 20: little breathability
Our product has a 12 RET rating
COMPONENT’S WATERPROOF FEATURE
A fabric is water repellent when it allows water slide over its surface without seeping in. This prevents the fabric from soaking up water and keeps it lightweight, warm and breathable. The water repellent property is achieved by treating the fabric's exterior. This treatment must be renewed throughout the garment's lifetime (with every or 3 washes).
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Elasticated waist
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