Quechua X-Warm SH520, Hiking Pants, Women's

The inside of your pants is brushed – a tried and tested method for retaining heat. The principle is simple: the component weave is structured to add volume to trap air, naturally insulating. It is exactly the same principle as animal fur or feathers.

Thermal comfort is a balance between the warmth of the garment and its ability to let the body breathe. If damp accumulates, you will feel the cold during less active stages (breaks, downhill). We have designed these pants with intense use in mind, integrating a ventilation system with side zippers on the thighs in micro-perforated fabric. Good balance between heat / ventilation for optimal thermal comfort.

With their close fit and stretch component, your pants encourage freedom of movement, essential when walking in the snow. The zipped pockets secure everything you need to hand (tissues, lip balm, keys, etc).

The water repellency of a fabric is its ability to let the water slide off its surface, without absorbing it. In this way, the fabric does not soak up water and therefore remains lightweight, breathable and warm. Water repellency is obtained by a treatment applied on the outer surface of the fabric. This treatment needs to be renewed during the lifetime of the garment (we recommend each wash). Products (sprays and liquids) are available in our stores.

In the winter, you need to be protected both from the damp (snow, rain) and wind, as the latter cools the body down a lot, both when exercising and resting. We designed your pants with a windproof and water-repellent outer fabric, to cope with all winter conditions. We have also added waterproof inserts on the buttocks and on the ankles. Gaiters with a hook for the laces to protect you from snow ingress.

We designed these pants as part of the ideal outfit for hiking off the beaten tracks: the SH500 outfit. With your SH520 pants, SH500 fleece, SH520 boots and SH500 snowshoes, you can enjoy hiking on snow in all weathers. Go light and well equipped!

To dress correctly in the winter, no matter what your activity is, we recommend that you apply the 3 layer principle: layer 1: The technical base layer will enable damp to be wicked away to keep skin dry. layer 2: The second layer (fleece, pullover) provides warmth and wicks away the damp. layer 3: The jacket protects you from outdoor conditions: rain, snow, wind. The outfit must be breathable to wick away damp.

To check the durability of our products, we carry out tests on the components selected: resistance to rubbing and abrasion, colorfastness, resistance to repeated washing. All these tests have been carried out on the component used for these pants.

This product is guaranteed for 2 years from the date shown on the receipt. A product covered by the warranty will be exchanged free of charge. The warranty covers product defects, excluding those resulting from normal wear and tear and improper use.

The product's environmental footprint is calculated over its entire lifespan using various indicators. A score is assigned, from A to E, to help you easily identify the products with the best environmental performance by comparing products of the same type with each other. Decathlon is committed to this approach. All our actions for sustainability on: http://developpement-durable.decathlon.com/

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We carry out 2 types of thermal tests: - a pants test material. - a test on a thermal mannequin in a thermal chamber. We reproduce temperatures, wind (3 mph) and damp that you will encounter during the mountains on a 3 mph walk. These tests enable us to confirm our design choices and adapt the thermal insulation where you need it most.

Store in a dry, dark space. We recommend that you avoid harsh chemicals such as bleach, which can affect the thermal insulation of this clothing.