Rab Downpour Eco Women's Waterproof Pants

Product detailed description

Rab's takes its commitment to the environment very seriously and has already introduced a whole range of products made from recycled materials this year, thanks to which it is succeeding in fulfilling its commitment to becoming a climate-neutral company. The Downpour Eco pants are based on the tried-and-true Downpour models, with which we’ve flown a good few thousand kilometers across continents, and just like us, hundreds of our customers are satisfied with them. Essentially, there haven’t been any major changes to this new model.

The biggest change is the use of the new Pertex Shield Revolve, which is made entirely from 100% recycled polyester. This has resulted in the first mono-polymer waterproof pants in Rabu’s lineup. The use of 100% polyester also paves the way for the pants to be recycled again at the end of their life without the need for separation.

The new Pertex Revolve is incredibly soft—so much so that we almost couldn’t believe these were actually waterproof pants and not just sweatpants for home. The truth is, however, that this material boasts a water column of 20,000 mm and breathability of 20,000 g/m²/24h, allowing it to easily compete with pants in higher price categories.

Another major plus for the environment is the DWR treatment, which does not use fluorinated hydrocarbons. From a technical standpoint, they are designed as simple, slip-on rain pants. So don’t look for pockets on them. They do feature an elastic waistband with a drawcord and, most importantly, YKK zippers that extend all the way to the knees. Thanks to this, you can easily slip the pants on in a minute without having to take off your shoes. The inner leg features an integrated drawcord that’s cleverly secured so excess elastic doesn’t dangle. Pre-shaped knees are also a given for even greater comfort. While the Downpour Eco pants aren’t extremely lightweight, they offer the perfect balance of durability, weight, and, above all, price.

Rab Downpour Eco Pants:

• Weight: 205 g (size M).
• Material: recycled 50D polyester – 2.5-layer Pertex Shield Revolve polyester membrane.
• Fluorocarbon-free DWR treatment.
• Water column: 20,000 mm.
• Breathability: 20,000 g/m²/24h.
• YKK zippers extending to the knees, covered by a protective flap.
• Highly packable.
• Elastic waistband with drawcord.
• Drawcords at the bottom of the legs.
• Fit: regular.