Patagonia Womens Torrentshell Pants Black (Autumn 2012)

They're lightweight, waterproof and breathable: Torrentshells keep you singing in the rain when thunderstorms boom. The 2.5-layer nylon pants with a Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish feature a simple pull-on style with an elastic drawcord waistband, articulated knees and three zippered pockets (two handwarmers, one back hip). The zippered lower legs have adjustable hook-and-loop cuffs, and the pants stuff into the left handwarmer pocket (with carabiner clip-in loop).

•2.5-layer 100% nylon ripstop shell with a waterproof/breathable H2No barrier and Deluge DWR (durable water repellent) finish

•Elasticized self-fabric waistband with internal drawcord

•Pockets: Two zippered handwarmers, zippered back; all have Deluge DWR-treated zippers and storm flaps

•Articulated knees

•Adjustable, self-fabric hook-and-loop closure at ankle with Deluge DWR-treated zipper and storm flap

•Pants stow in left handwarmer pocket

•2.5-layer, 2.6-oz 50-denier 100% nylon ripstop with a waterproof/breathable H2No® barrier and a Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish

•260 g (9.2 oz)

•Made in China.

Material

2.5-layer H2No® shell fabrics are waterproof, windproof, breathable and highly packable. They combine a water-repellent shell fabric with our H2No waterproof barrier and a raised pattern on the inside, instead of the full-coverage interior scrim used in 3-layer fabrics. The raised pattern makes 2.5-layer fabric packages lighter and more compressible while still protecting the waterproof barrier.

Technology

The H2No® Barrier is Patagonia's standard for 100% waterproof and breathable protection in our shell garments. The H2No fabric package is created by adding a waterproof and breathable laminate or coating to a high performance protective fabric. This fabric package blocks wind and water on the outside while allowing water vapor generated by your body to escape – keeping you warm, dry and comfortable.