The Aspire 3L Plus Size Pants are popular, packable weatherproof pants to keep you dry and comfortable on adventures in wet conditions. They are made from recycled AscentShell™ Dry for durable, waterproof, breathable performance with stretch and a PFAS-free Nikwax Direct.DRY water repellent finish. Other features include 3/4-length side zips for easy on and off and venting, articulated knees and a gusseted crotch for freedom of movement, internal loops to let you anchor the pants to your footwear and the ability to stow it into its back pocket when the conditions improve. The most sustainable rain pants OR have ever created.
Features
Standard fit
Fabric Performance:
Water- and wind-proof
Breathable
Mechanical stretch
Fully seam taped for full waterproofness
Nikwax Direct.Dry, a high-performance, durable factory-applied DWR (durable water repellent) finish
Design features:
Elastic waist with drawcord
YKK® AquaGuard® zips
3/4-length side zips
Back pocket doubles as a stuff sack
Articulated knees and gusseted crotch for freedom of movement
Carabiner loop lets you hang it off your belt or pack
Internal loops for instep lace
Certified carbon-neutral by Climate Impact Partners
Specifications
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Average Weight
385g
Made From
bluesign®-approved AscentShell Dry 3L, 40D 100% recycled nylon with mechanical stretch with PFAS-free Nikwax Direct.Dry DWR
Technologies
AscentShell™ Dry: a 3-layer membrane that is highly durable, waterproof and breathable that provides comfort in wet conditions and maintains its waterproof rating after extended wear and washing.
Nikwax Direct.Dry DWR: the highest performing PFAS-free DWR Outdoor Research have ever tested. Performance: PFAS-free, highest rating possible on the AATCC22 Spray Testing Test 95-100 (American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists test is the outdoor industry standard for testing the resistance of fabrics to wetting out), high wash durability. Benefits: superior breathable and waterproof protection in wet environments, DWR is fully rechargeable with Nikwax aftercare products, extended performance over the lifetime of the product.
bluesign® approved: The bluesign® system is the solution for a sustainable textile production. It eliminates harmful substances right from the beginning of the manufacturing process and sets and controls standards for an environmentally friendly and safe production. This not only ensures that the final textile product meets very stringent consumer safety requirements worldwide but also provides you confidence you'll acquire a sustainable product. Those operating sustainably - meaning conserving resources and reducing the environmental impact to a minimum - also act responsibly and innovatively. Wanting to produce sustainable goods though involves a detailed examination of all materials and processes used as well as the impact of the production on the environment. Only this holistic observation, which starts well before the actual production, will guarantee a final product that is harmless to human beings and the environment. The standard covers 5 principles:
Resource productivity: defines the ecological and economical goal to produce textile products of maximum quality and added value, using a minimum amount of resources as well as causing the least possible environmental impact.
Air emission: air emissions need to comply with strictly controlled emission limits along the entire production chain. Optimising the energy flow as well as using low-emission components reduces the CO2 load, implicating active climate protection.
Occupational health and safety: the health and safety of employees in the textile industry has to be safeguarded by strict guidelines. Weak points occurring locally must be detected. In accordance with the risk potential of the deployed chemical substances, corresponding occupational safety measures are mandatory.
Water emission: control aims at feeding back purified water into the natural cycle and causing the least possible pollution of rivers, lakes and seas. This can be achieved by the use of ecologically harmless components as well as by optimising production and wastewater treatment processes.
Consumer safety: includes not only the mandate for high-quality textile products without health risks, but also the assurance that all of the principles of sustainability are consistently implemented during the production process.