The North Face Women's Insulated Varius Guide Pants

These pants go great with the Various Guide Jacket for Women by The North Face.

The definitive pair of pants for backcountry expeditions where you require maximum warmth, and minimum bulk. These all-weather, insulated pants are comprised of a two-layer HyVent® fabric, engineered to be both waterproof and breathable. The North Face Insulated Varius Guide pants offer women waterproof, breathable protection that will stand up to the rigors of the mountain. Coated HyVent® nylon twill provides durable waterproof protection and excellent breathability. With 60g Heatseeker™ synthetic insulation provides an extra layer of warmth-hoarding coziness to keep you comfortable in the elements. Fully sealed seams prevent moisture seepage. Nylon lining wicks moisture, dries quickly and slides easily over layers. Rip-and-stick? adjustable waistband with snap closure adjusts the fit. Removable elastic suspenders adjust to accommodate varying heights and comfort preferences. Partial side zippers supply ventilation and ease dressing over footwear. Cuffs feature abrasion-resistant patches to boost durability; internal elastic gaiters in cuffs help seal out snow and moisture. TNF Insulated Varius Guide pants feature 2 zip hand pockets, a zip back pocket and zip right thigh pocket. Bluesign®-approved materials: information on this environmental and safety standard can be found at REI.com/stewardship.

The bluesign® standard The bluesign® standard brings together the entire textile manufacturing supply chain to jointly reduce the ecological footprint of the apparel production process. Instead of focusing on finished product testing, the bluesign® standard analyzes all input streams – from raw materials and chemical components to resources – with a sophisticated “Input Stream Management” process. Prior to production, components are assessed based on their eco-toxicological impact and risk. Potentially harmful substances can hence be eliminated before production even begins. The bluesign® standard addresses consumers’ growing desire for quality products that also meet the highest criteria regarding sustainability. Due to its holistic and systematic approach, the bluesign® standard ensures that components and procedures used along the supply chain are as harmless to human beings and the environment as possible. Products made according the bluesign® standard thus meet the highest standards of consumer protection, resource efficiency, and worker health and safety.

HYVENT® TECH : WATERPROOF A waterproof, breathable technology utilizing a polyurethane (PU) coating that consists of a tri-component, multi- layer formula for waterproof protection, moisture permeability and durability. HyVent® technology has been lab- and field-tested to ensure the best possible durability and function while also maintaining an optimum level of breathability. To test the level of waterproofness, we subjected HyVent® garments to 20 wash cycles, where garments retained an average of more than 60 PSI on the waterproofing Mullens est.