Wedze 580, Downhill Ski Pants, Men's

We use recycled padding (2.1 oz/sqm) for insulation to help keep you warm. This synthetic material containing polyester stores more or less air, depending on the size of the fibers, to protect you from the cold.

The membrane is a very thin component applied to the inner surface of the outer fabric. This hydrophilic component prevents water from seeping in while wicking away the perspiration produced by the body. The membrane is unbeatable when it comes to staying warm and dry.

We measure a fabric's resistance to a column of water expressed in mm (based on the ISO 811 standard). The higher the water pressure, the more waterproof the fabric. A component with 8,000 mm waterproofing therefore resists the pressure exerted by 8,000 mm of water (which corresponds approximately to a 2-hour shower).

These pants are rigorously developed and assembled to prevent water from entering and to feel the wind less, to help you cope with bad weather (rain, snow, wind, etc.). To check that they are waterproof, these pants were placed in a special shower reproducing the conditions a skier has to cope with. We approved this product's waterproofness by skiing in different conditions for several days.

The water-repellent property of a fabric is its capacity to make water run off its surface without absorbing it. These pants are made from water-repellent materials that prolong its resistance to bad weather. The fabric is made water-repellent by treating its outer surface. However, this property may deteriorate with use.

Did you know that water-repellent properties can be reactivated? To do so, dry the pants in a tumble dryer on a synthetic cycle for 10 to 15 minutes. You can also use a waterproof spray (sold in our stores): spray the product evenly over the entire garment, then let it dry for 10-12 hours).

It is a product that lets the moisture produced by your body during exercise escape. To see if a fabric is breathable, we measure its resistance to evaporative heat (RET) in a standardized ISO 11092 test. The lower the RET, the more breathable the fabric. 580 pants have an RET of 11. But it is thanks to the hi-tech Wed'ze solutions (zippers, ventilation, mesh) that condensation is limited inside the garment and breathability is optimized.

To keep your legs warm and dry, you need to wear 2 layers: 1 ski undergarment to wick away perspiration and 1 pair of ski pants to protect from bad weather and keep you warm.

Our pants have elasticated gaiters at the bottom that cover the boots. If you fall or come into contact with fresh snow, the seal created by the gaiter keeps the snow out.

Regular fit with an inner volume that allows you to wear these pants with hi-tech underwear.

To optimize the performance and durability of your pants, we recommend: * Machine wash at 86°F on a synthetic cycle. * Turn the product inside out. * Use a small amount of detergent. No softener. * We recommend you wring by hand. * Dry on a hanger in a warm, well-ventilated place. Do not dry-clean. Do not place on a radiator.

Imported

All Wed'ze products are designed and developed in the Mont Blanc Valley. They are then tested under identical usage conditions to those you will encounter yourself (in the snow, cold and powder snow, etc.). The design teams make sure the program for which the product is designed and developed tallies perfectly with its real-world use.

Store on a hanger and do not fold, as this can damage the fabric coating. Dry thoroughly before storing in a dry and well-ventilated place.