What makes the longjohns 500 unique
Compared with our longjohns 300, the longjohns 500 offer:
- A more waterproof material (15,000 Schmerbers)
- More durable reinforcements on the knees and buttocks
- 2 thigh flap pockets with water evacuation
- 2 fleece-lined handwarmer pockets
- A leg cuff silicone strip for a better hold over your boots
- Wider straps with a rip-tab adjustment system
- A cut designed specifically for men
Details below:
Waterproofing of the Men's Longjohns 500
- Dual-layer coated fabric. 15,000-Schmerber waterproofing
- Water-repellent fabric (water runs off the fabric).
- 100% taped seams.
- Specific reinforcements with a more resistant fabric on the knees and buttocks for longjohns that will last longer.
- Injected plastic central zip resistant to salt oxidation.
Weight
In Size L, the overalls weigh: 991 grams
BREATHABILITY
RET <12: very breathable.
To find out whether a fabric is breathable, we measure its evaporative resistance, or RET, (test based on the ISO 11092 standard). It is its ability to allow the water vapour produced by the body during exercise to escape.
HOW TO REACTIVATE THE JACKET'S WATER REPELLENCY
step 1: before washing
Close all zips and flaps and remove any parts of the clothing that cannot be washed. Also remember to loosen the straps and elastic parts and empty the pockets.
Then turn the clothing inside out to wash it.
HOW TO REACTIVATE THE JACKET'S WATER REPELLENCY
step 2: washing
You can wash your jacket on a synthetic cycle at 30° or 40°C with your usual detergent. Do not use fabric conditioner, which could damage the existing performance of the garment, or bleach.
Also take care not to bend your jacket too much when you place it in the washing machine and do not overload your machine.
Very important: select a thorough rinse or double rinse to completely remove all detergent residue.
HOW TO REACTIVATE THE JACKET'S WATER REPELLENCY
Step 3: Drying
Drying is a crucial phase in reactivating the water repellent treatment.
We recommend that you lay your anorak flat on a clothes rack and leave it out to dry in the open. Caution: never dry your anorak directly on a radiator.
Then place it in the tumble dryer on a short synthetics cycle, i.e. 10 to 15 minutes, before turning it back the right way round.
HOW TO REACTIVATE THE JACKET'S WATER REPELLENCY
If, despite this procedure of washing and thorough rinsing followed by gentle drying in a tumble dryer, the drops of water no longer run off the surface of your jacket, we recommend that you "re-waterproof" it using a spray sold in our stores.
Tips for storage and maintenance
Machine wash - 30° max - gentle
Do not bleach
Tumble dry - low heat
Do not iron
Do not dry-clean
Storage tips
Store in a dry place, but do not leave your clothing on a heat source such as a radiator, as this may damage the breathable membrane or coating.
