Our teams have eco-designed these waterproof over-trousers to protect you from light rain during occasional country walks.
Fabric breathability
The fabric of these trousers is breathable: RET = 12. The breathability of components is measured by their thermal resistance to evaporation (RET). This is its ability to let water vapour generated by the body during physical activity escape and therefore to 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: slightly or not at all breathable
Waterproofing of the component of these over-trousers
The waterproofing of a fabric by a coating or a membrane is measured in Schmerbers or H20 mm (the pressure of a column of water). The higher this number, the more waterproof the fabric. These over-trousers are designed with a waterproof coating (JIS 1092 standard): This component resists 5,000 mm H20 (Schmerbers) before washing (equivalent to the pressure exerted by a 5-metre column of water).
Performance of the over-trousers in rain
To keep a durable fabric that resists water, we recommend reactivating it regularly. Do this every three washes (it is important to rinse thoroughly) or after ten uses in the rain. You can easily reactivate the water resistance property by heating the fabric:
- in a tumble dryer for 15 minutes (synthetic programme)
- with a hairdryer 20 cm away by moving it back and forth twice
- or twice with an iron on the delicate setting without the steam function
Choosing your waterproof over-trousers according to your level of physical exertion
This product is designed for several-hour walks at a pace of no more than 5 km/hour. During sports activity, the rate at which we sweat depends on the intensity/duration of the physical exertion. If the breathability of the fabric is not suitable for your type of activity/exercise, sweat will condense inside the jacket. You will feel damp inside: It is not rain falling but condensation of sweat vapour. You should choose your over-trousers according to the type of activity.
Waterproofing of these over-trousers
The water-resistant properties of the over-trousers are not just those of their components: The assembly technique of the different parts is also an assessment criterion. With waterproof seams, the overall water-resistant properties of your over-trousers are measured by a shower test developed by Decathlon that simulates rain of varying intensity. These Raincut waterproof over-trousers protect you from a small shower equivalent to 6 cm of rain in 1 hour.
Stow these hiking over-trousers at the bottom of your bag for full protection in case of a downpour. This water-repellent and breathable product is compact and can be stored in its zipped pocket
Waterproof
Waterproof coating 5000 mm H2O (Schmerbers) | Taped seams
Easy transport
1 zip-up pocket | Lightweight and compact | Folds into pocket for transport
Anatomic design
Drawstring waist | Bottom of trousers tightened with rip-tab
Breathability
Hydrophilic coating (RET=12): limits condensation inside the garment
Windproof
The fabric of the trousers protects you from winds of up to 70 km/h
Lightweight
Light and compact over-trousers | Weight: 165 g in size M
Our teams have eco-designed these waterproof over-trousers to protect you from light rain during occasional country walks.
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