MH500 Men's Waterproof Mountain Hiking Rain Over-Trousers - Black
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BENEFITS
Easy dressing
3/4-length leg zip: get them on/off without having to remove your boots.
Lightweight
Weight: 690 g in size L.
Waterproof
8000 mm rated W/P membrane. Fully taped seams. Tested in 100L/hr/m² for 3hrs
Breathability
Hydrophilic membrane (RET=12): reduces condensation in the garment.
Ventilation
Side ventilation zips: perspiration wicking.
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS
Sizing and fit information
Standard cut. Can be worn over trousers, leggings or hiking shorts. Please note: cannot be shortened because of the ankle zips.
Support
The braces are removable and their length can be adjusted using rip-tabs.
Waist size adjustment
With rip-tab + plastic buckle systems on each side of the waist.
Pocket system
2 hand pockets with zip fastening.
Easy on/off
3/4-length zip opening for easy dressing without having to sit down and remove your footwear.
Reinforcements
Trouser hems reinforced with cut and tear-resistant fabric panels.
Main component
2-layer membrane fabric.
High-tech lining
Micro-fleece at the waistband and seat for comfort. Nylon around the knees for freedom of movement and durability. Mesh on the thighs for breathability.
Recommended additional product
Care products: waterproof spray or wash-in waterproof liquid to restore the fabric's water repellent properties and optimise the garment’s performance throughout its lifespan.
Component waterproofing
We measure a fabric's resistance to water pressure, expressed in terms of the height of a water column in mm (based on the ISO 811 standard). The higher the pressure, the more the fabric is waterproof. Components with a 2000 mm rating can withstand the pressure of a 2000 mm column of water (which is equivalent to a rain shower lasting two hours).
Waterproofing of the garment
This garment was passed following a 3-hour shower test under 100 L of water/m²/hr. This test reproduces the conditions of a violent storm in the mountains.
Component with membrane or coating
The coating is like a layer of "paint" applied to the underside of the fabric to make it waterproof while remaining breathable. It is often less costly than a membrane, and requires a lining for protection. The membrane is like a very fine plastic film (polyurethane) making the component waterproof while remaining breathable. It has the advantage of being more flexible, lightweight, durable and often more breathable than a coating.
Component breathability
To assess the breathability of the fabric, the evaporative resistance, RET (test based on the ISO 11092 standard), is measured. The lower the fabric's resistance, the more water vapour generated by physical activity can escape, and the higher the fabric's breathability. For example: RET < 9 = extremely breathable fabric / 9 < RET < 12 = very breathable fabric / 12 < RET < 20 = breathable fabric / RET > 20 = little or no breathability.
Breathability of the garment
In addition to breathable fabrics, Quechua develops high-tech solutions (zips, ventilation, mesh, etc.) to improve the overall ventilation of all its hiking jackets and over-trousers. These ventilation systems allow you to regulate the temperature inside the garment and also to facilitate the transfer of perspiration generated by the body during physical effort.
Water repellent property of the component
A fabric's water repellent property is its capacity to make water run off its surface without absorbing it. This prevents the fabric from absorbing water and keeps it lightweight, breathable and warm. A fabric is made water repellent by applying a treatment to its outer surface. This treatment must be renewed throughout the garment's lifetime (with every 3 washes). All the Quechua over-trousers have a water repellent treatment.
COMPOSITION
composition
Main fabric: 100.0% Polyester; Yoke: 100.0% Polyester
Tips for storage and maintenance
Storage tips
Dry this waterproof protective garment thoroughly before storing.
TESTS AND WARRANTY
Test product
Our team of designers is based at the foot of the Mont Blanc, in Space-saving region (France). All year round, we create and develop products that are attractive, simple and technologically advanced. These are then ruthlessly tested in the field because we believe that the only way to continually improve is to test the products under the real-life conditions that you will experience.
Warranty
2 Years