What is the hybrid construction of these women’s waterproof over-trousers?
These bi-material over-trousers combine:
- Combination of a durable and protective fabric (147 g/m2; 70 denier) on areas to be protected from rubbing (knees, lower leg, buttocks)
- A lightweight, breathable fabric (109 g/m2; 20 denier) on the areas that are less affected.
What are the advantages of the side zips on these waterproof over-trousers?
The use of a watertight zip fitted with a dual slide allows you to:
- Easily put on over-trousers without having to remove your boots,
- Regulate your body temperature.
Press studs at the waist and ankles offer a better fit in line with your body shape.
What features ensure adherence of the over-trousers over your boots to hold them in place?
- The bottom of the trouser leg has an elastic strip with silicone inside to improve grip on the boot.
- A hook at the bottom of each leg allows you to attach it to the laces of the boot to prevent the over-trousers from riding up while walking.
How waterproof are these over-trousers?
The water resistance of a fabric, ensured by a coating or a membrane, is measured in Schmerbers or mm of water (pressure exerted by a column of water).
This jacket has two waterproof components (norm JIS L 1092):
- The main fabric is highly waterproof. It can withstand 20,000mm of water (Schmerber rating) before washing,
- The secondary fabric is at thigh level and can withstand 20,000mm of water (Schmerber rating) before washing.
What is the breathability rating of the components?
To know if a fabric is breathable, we test its evaporative resistance or RET (based on the ISO 1099 B1 standard)The lower the fabric's resistance, the more water vapour generated by physical activity evaporates, and the higher the fabric's breathability
It is considered that if:
- RET < 9 = highly breathable fab
- 9 < RET < 12 = breathable fab.
Here are the breathability values of the over-trousers:
- RET < 8 for the main fab. (the lightest)
- RET < 12 for the secondary fab. (the most durable)
How do you care for your waterproof over-trousers to make them more durable?
If your over-trousers need washing, here’s the process to follow:
- Choose a washing detergent suitable for technical clothing.
- Machine wash at 30°C max. Do not wash your garment at the same time as other clothes that may be very dirty.
- Tumble dry (10 minutes at low temperature), or air dry.
- Once dry, use a water-repellency reactivator spray.
