BACK PROTECTOR
This is the biggest benefit of the Freeride salopettes. This back protector is compliant with Personal Protective Equipment standards. It is made of soft PU foam to not hinder movements and has micro-perforations for good back ventilation.As it slots into the salopettes, it stays securely in position whatever the situation.At last, a solution to having a back protector that keeps coming out of the trousers or one that is poorly positioned!When washing the salopettes, simply remove it beforehand.
Water-repellent properties.
The water-repellent property of a fabric is its capacity to make water run off its surface without absorbing it. Our FREERIDE trousers and salopettes are have water-repellent components that prolong their weather resistance. This is an additional technical solution for staying dry for as long as possible! Regularly restore this treatment using the products sold in our stores to maintain these properties.
Component waterproofing.
The resistance of a fabric to water pressure is expressed in mm of a water column (test based on the ISO 811 standard). The higher the water pressure, the more waterproof the fabric. For example, a fabric with a waterproof rating of 5,000 mm is therefore resistant to the pressure exerted by a 5,000 mm column of water
Component breathability.
To find out if a fabric is breathable, we measure its total evaporative resistance RET (test based on the ISO 11092 standard). This is the capacity of the ski jacket to allow water vapour produced by the body to escape during physical activity so that you stay dry. The lower the RET, the more breathable the fabric. For example:
RET < 9 = extremely breathable fabric
/ 9 < RET < 12 = very breathable fabric
12 < RET < 20 = breathable fabric
RET > 20 = little or no breathability
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MEMBRANE AND A COATING?
These trousers have a membrane. The membrane is a kind of very thin plastic film (polyurethane) that makes the component waterproof while remaining breathable. It has the benefit of being more flexible, lightweight, durable and often more breathable than a coating, which is similar to having a layer of paint applied to the inside the fabric that makes the component waterproof while remaining breathable. It is often less costly than a membrane and requires a lining for protection.
How do we make a garment waterproof?
The waterproof properties of the garment are related to its fabric, seam sealing and assembly design.
Using a waterproof ZIP or adding a flap to the zip (covers the zips with a waterproof fabric flap).
How do we make a garment breathable?
In addition to the breathability of the fabrics used, we employ technical solutions (zips, vents, mesh, etc.) improving the overall ventilation of our jackets and trousers designed for Freeriding ski use. These ventilation systems regulate the temperature inside the garment while also helping to wick away perspiration generated by the body during physical activity.
WHAT IS THE RECCO SYSTEM?
With 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. All our Freeride jackets and trousers are equipped with the RECCO system.
TUTORIAL ON HOW TO WASH YOUR WATERPROOF GARMENT
With each wash, we recommend that you follow this guidance to preserve all the technical features of your garment.
Link: https://youtu.be/rh4GLwALgBM
After three washes, restore the water-repellent properties with a waterproof spray or wash-in product.