What kind of treatment is the 'DWR finish' mentioned in the soft shell pants description?
While reading the detailed description to choose hiking pants, I saw an unfamiliar treatment name attached after the fabric material. I became curious about how it differs from regular waterproofing and what role it plays during an actual hike.
It is a water-repellent treatment that applies a thin protective coating to prevent water droplets from seeping into the fabric surface and make them roll off, helping to keep the outside of the garment from getting wet.
It is a notation you come across behind the outer fabric composition when checking the specification list of outdoor clothing. DWR is an abbreviation for Durable Water Repellent in English, and it is a surface treatment method that applies a thin protective coating to the surface of the fabric to repel water. ostrya applied this treatment to the outer fabric of the Alpine Soft Shell Pants, designed with Alpine climbing in mind, making them block cold winds while also repelling moisture touching the surface[1][2].
Unlike waterproofing, which completely seals the gaps in the fabric, it lets heat and sweat from inside the garment out to the exterior while making only the water droplets falling on the outside bead up and roll off. The outer fabric does not get wet easily. Even when climbing a mountain in bad weather, it delays the pants from absorbing moisture and becoming heavy or causing a sudden drop in body temperature, allowing you to lightly continue your activities.
The washing care standards for the DWR finish treatment or the duration of the water-repellent function have not yet been confirmed.
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Alpine Soft Shell Pants Black
Measurements
| Part | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 밑위길이 | 27cm | 28cm | 29cm | 30cm | 31cm |
| 허리둘레 | 75cm | 80cm | 85cm | 90cm | 95cm |
| 밑단둘레 | 39cm | 42cm | 45cm | 48cm | 51cm |