Wedze FR500, Freeride Ski Pants, Men’s

Adjustable waistband tightening with rip-tab. Belt loop for added a belt if needed. Elasticated snow gaiter. 2 large zipped air vents. All the zippers are waterproof. 3 pockets including 1 at the thigh with a mini pocket inside for your phone.

The water-repellent property of a fabric is its ability to make water run off its surface without absorbing it. This prevents the fabric from absorbing water so that it stays lightweight, breathable and warm. The water-repellent property is obtained by applying a treatment to the outer surface of the fabric. This treatment needs to be restored during the lifetime of the garment (every 3 washes). All the Wedze jackets have received a water-repellent treatment.

To find out whether a fabric is breathable, we test its evaporative resistance or RET (based on the ISO 11092 standard). The lower the fabric's resistance, the more water vapor 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.

The resistance of a fabric to water pressure is expressed in terms of the height in mm of a water column that can be supported by the fabric (test based on the ISO 811 standard). The higher the water pressure, the more waterproof the fabric. A component with a waterproof rating of 2000 mm can therefore withstand the pressure exerted by a 2000 mm column of water

The coating is like paint applied to the inside of the fabric making the component waterproof while remaining breathable. It is often less costly than a membrane and needs to be protected by a lining. The membrane is a kind of very thin plastic film (polyurethane) that makes the component waterproof while remaining breathable. It has the advantage of being more flexible, lighter, more durable and often more breathable than a coating.

This garment has been validated in a shower test under 60 L of water/sqm/hour for 2 hours. This test replicates the conditions of a rain shower in the mountains.

The waterproofing of the garment is provided by the component, the taping of the seams and the assembly design. We then conduct shower tests on our clothing

In addition to the breathability of the fabrics , we use technical solutions (zippers, vents, mesh, etc.) that improve the overall air cooling of our jackets and pants designed for Freeride skiing or All-mountain use. These ventilation systems regulate the temperature inside the garment while also helping to eliminate the perspiration generated by the body during physical activity.

The product's environmental impact is calculated over its entire lifespan, using various indicators. An overall score from A to E is given to help you easily identify the most eco-friendly products by comparing products of the same type (T-shirts, pants, backpacks, etc.) Decathlon is committed to displaying the environmental information of its products. For more information: http://sustainability.decathlon.com/

All our Freeride and All-Mountain jackets and pants are equipped with the RECCO system. With the RECCO® technology, you can be located in the event of an avalanche. Someone who is equipped with RECCO® reflectors and is buried in the snow can be quickly and accurately located by the emergency services using the RECCO® tracker. RECCO reflectors are not a substitute for an avalanche beacon. The RECCO technology works as a complementary measure, increasing the chances of being found in time.

3 pockets, including 1 on the thigh with a phone pocket

With each wash, we recommend that you follow the set protocol to preserve all the technical features of your garment. Link: https://youtu.be/rh4GLwALgBM After 3 washes, restore the water-repellent properties with a waterproof spray or wash-in product.

Imported

Our team of designers is based at the foot of the Mont-Blanc, near many ski resorts in Haute-Savoie (France). All year round, we create and develop products that are simple and technologically advanced. These are then ruthlessly tested in the field, because we believe that the only way to continuously improve our products is to test them under the real-life conditions that you will experience in use.

Dry this waterproof protective garment thoroughly before storing it.