The problem
Everyone is looking for the perfect pair of pants. Well-cut, functional, and suitable for work, sporty outings, and even travel.
What if we added a rare feature like waterproofing? Then we'd have the pants of our dreams. Wherever we go, we're ready and well-dressed.
Well, the VEST PARIS brand has done it! You'll have the opportunity to discover it in early 2024 with its Traveler pants line at a very reasonable price.
Today we are going to focus on the concept of waterproofing of pants.
Men's urban waterproof pants? Size problem!
In the world of menswear, the quest for the perfect pair of pants to withstand urban weather while remaining stylish remains a major challenge. It's not even a question of price; it's just that they're a (very) rare commodity.
Setting off in the morning with peace of mind, knowing that the trousers I choose will allow me to face all possible bad weather, is almost impossible unless I want to look like a skier or a hiker.
Brands specializing in hiking, skiing, and trekking offer many models of waterproof pants, but all are equipped with noisy membranes or fabrics so technical that they are not at all suitable for our daily lives.
Hello frustration!
Well-cut, waterproof pants in a trendy color like blue or khaki are becoming rare, leaving city dwellers wanting something that combines functionality, style, and waterproofing. VEST PARIS has taken on this challenge with its line of cargo pants.
But be careful, waterproofing is maintained through regular treatment. We would even speak more of water repellency than waterproofness. Even if there are several levels of water repellency, that of VEST PARIS pants is excellent because the material used is suitable for regular treatment and good durability over time.
Make pants waterproof by treatment
There are several methods for transforming pants into waterproof (or rather water-repellent) clothing. A man looking for waterproof pants will have to choose between a technical treatment to be applied to a material and a technical material used by outdoor brands.
When it comes to waterproofing products, you also need to differentiate between the materials they'll be used on. At VEST PARIS, for example, we've developed a very specific material (see photo of men's khaki pants) that will retain its treatment after numerous washes to resist rain.
Most of the materials used to make men's trousers are not designed to withstand such treatment, let alone to keep them for a long time.
Waterproof pants by material
When choosing materials to make waterproof khaki or blue pants for men, several elements are crucial.
Water resistance is essential, favoring coated or laminated fabrics to ensure waterproofing. But is this compatible with aesthetics and comfort? At the VEST PARIS brand, where aesthetics and comfort should never be sacrificed on the altar of performance, we have our opinion on the matter. And we'll stick to our guns.
Laminated technical materials, i.e. those equipped with a membrane, or synthetic fabrics such as nylon are often used for their ability to repel water while allowing the skin to breathe.
Technical materials: aesthetic and comfort issues
The only drawback when choosing these materials is the aesthetic line and the noise they make. It is even completely unthinkable for a man to wear such a garment on a daily basis. And that is a major, if not insurmountable, problem.
How can you maintain a nice silhouette and a nice waist for pants with such a wide range of rain-proof materials? Impossible! Even when you pay the price, these problems persist.
The cycling or motorcycle pants some of us wear are too far from the aesthetic standards we set for ourselves, and those you set for yourselves. We still need to feel desirable in our clothes, especially our pants, right?
Waterproof pants for cycling or two-wheeling
As users face the elements when pedaling or riding their scooter, nothing is more unpleasant than arriving at your appointment with wet legs and pants that won't dry.
It's even hell sometimes when the cold gets involved. It's a double whammy, you pay a high price for having bad equipment.
Waterproof pants are essential for protection. They've become a must-have piece in cycling clothing for rainy days. But you need to find a line that offers a perfect fit and an adjustable waistband, for example, to meet your need for style. It's not easy to find one in this range of cycling pants.
The range of possibilities is therefore gradually reduced when we integrate the aesthetic and comfort dimensions into rain pants.
Waterproof pants for golf or hiking
In the world of hiking and trekking in wet weather, the need for waterproof trousers is crucial for those who enjoy walking in the great outdoors.
Once treated, the cotton pants offer a perfect fit and water resistance tailored to the needs of hikers. Families seek waterproof pants in the trekking clothing range, seeking comfort and protection from the elements.
In the golf world, the expectation for a line of waterproof pants remains. In this category, people are looking for style more than in trekking pants, for pants with a belt that offer excellent support at the waist. The price doesn't matter, because if this specific line existed, golfers would be delighted.
In short, in these distinct worlds of trekking and golf, waterproof clothing remains an essential element to cope with changing weather conditions, thus creating a constant expectation for suitable, functional and beautiful models when it comes to golf.
What solution for urban areas?
The most effective solution if you want to combine aesthetics, functionality and waterproofing in a pair of trousers is to choose a fairly technical material (but not too much) capable of receiving a water-repellent treatment that is powerful and effective enough to resist rain for a long time.
That's what we've done at VEST PARIS with our line of super stylish, stretchy cargo pants, designed for unlimited travel every day and in all conditions.
Among these materials, polyamide is the ideal solution. A strong polyamide base and a good level of stretch are applied to which the right treatment is applied and renewed regularly, such as Nikwax, for example.
