Nordmarka Elemental Outdoor Pants Women
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Overview
Made for
- Hiking
Details
Sizes: 34-48
Fit: Regular fit.
Weight: 450 g
Material: 65% Polyester (Recycled), 35% Cotton (Organic)
Fabric details: Robust canvas weave in recycled polyester and organic cotton with PFAS free water repellency. Recycled polyester saves fossil resources and reduces energy demand as well as GHG emissions, by re-using polyester from PET bottles. This also reduces plastic waste. Organic cotton reduces the use of chemicals such as pesticides in cotton cultivation and does not use GMO (gen-modified) plants. PFAS free WR treatment: Avoiding harmful chemicals for water-repellent finishing. Product contains bluesign® APPROVED fabrics and trimmings.
Nordmarka Elemental Pants belong to the Nordmarka Collection – a series inspired by our classics, combining traditional and modern design in a natural way. Its classic look and feel is stronger than ever, and the use of more sustainable materials are significant. These durable products are designed for all kinds of everyday micro adventures, both in nature and in the city. They provide good technical performance and have an optimal fit that ensures top comfort. If you want to meet nature with a smaller impact, the Nordmarka range is here for you.
Pockets: Hand pockets. Small pocket inside right hand pocket. Thigh pockets. Phone pocket inside thigh pocket. Knife pocket. Back pocket with snap button closure.
Additional features: Belt loops. Articulated knee sections. Bottom hem with Velcro closure. Panel construction in crotch for less friction and chafing at thigh area.
Sustainability
- PFAS-free
- PFAS-free
PFAS-free
All our products marked with the PFAS-free logo use a water repellent treatment that is free of PFAS substances.
PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) is a group of more than 10.000 substances also known as fluorocarbons. They build up in nature as they do not degrade. In greater concentrations, they are proven to pose a hazard to both human health and the environment.
PFAS has been common to use for the so-called “Durable Water Repellent” finish (DWR): It means that water bounces off the surface rather than being absorbed by the fabric and making it wet. Using PFAS has been an effective treatment to achieve a durable water repellency for waterproof fabrics, but also other applications like ski waxes or food packaging.
Since these chemicals have shown to be harmful for both people and the environment, Bergans is working to phase out all fabrics containing PFAS finish and replace with more environmentally friendly, PFAS-free treatments. All the membranes we use are already free for PFAS. You can read more on PFAS and how we work to eliminate these.
A significant part of the challenge of using alternatives to PFAS lies in the lower durability of these water repellent solutions. That means that using a waterproof garment with a PFAS-free finishing requires you to re-impregnate these more often than before, to achieve a good water-repellent functionality also over time and after many washes. Anyhow, please always consider where and when it’s necessary to reduce environmental impact.
More info on how to wash and reimpregnate.