These multifunction trousers, also called trekking pants, are indispensable when it comes to sporty nature experiences and extreme sports.

Zipp-off trousers have many other features in addition to a high level of comfort. In a trekking pants 1-2 zippers are integrated and the pants legs can be „zipped off“. The pants have a zipper on each leg and can be quickly transformed into a half-length or three-quarter length pants. If another zipper is attached, the long pants will become a short one. When you set out on a mountain hike in the mornings in even cooler temperatures and put on a pair of long zip-off trousers, you can shorten your legwear as temperatures rise and extend it as needed when the weather suddenly tips.

Important is the fit and the good fit, as water repellent and windproof pants should be, so that any weather this pants can not harm.

If you have found a suitable pair of pants, make sure you have an optimal fit and a good fit. Zipp-off pants also have a good functionality when it comes to good stability. The material of a good multi-functional pants is water-repellent, breathable and windproof. Connoisseurs of zip-off trousers appreciate the possibility of zippering off the lower parts of the trouser legs. Practically, the Zipp-off pants combine two in one – a long and in no time a pair of shorts. The wearer is always dressed appropriately on a hike no matter how the weather gets. This equipment is therefore limited to a minimum. The retailers also offer zip-off trousers, which provide additional UV protection and are therefore ideal for tours in high mountain areas.

What should be considered when washing and maintaining the zipp-off pants? How much degree are needed and allowed to put the pants in the dryer?

Basically, these garments at 40 degrees in the Washing machineallowed. It is important to note here all zippers, straps and cover strips to close. The outdoor retailer offers a variety of functional detergents specially developed for functional outdoor clothing and its breathable membranes. Alternatively, the common liquid washing products are suitable. Experts recommend the use of little detergent and rinse thoroughly.

Powder detergents are unsuitable for this type of clothing. Softener, bleachand stain removers should also be avoided as they may affect the performance of the membrane or attack the material of the zipper-off pants. It is important to spin on a smooth course so that unwanted wrinkles do not stand a chance.

After washing, simply dry the garments in the air and then in the low temperature for 20 minutes in the clothes dryer, Through the influence of heat, the water-repellent impregnation can reactivate again. If there is no tumble dryer, ironing is also allowed. Just a towelplace between the garment and iron and straighten the dried garment without steam at low temperature. This can produce the same impregnation effect.

How often the Zipp-off trousers should be washed depends on the use of the clothing. The rule is when washing after about twelve days use. If it is rather light, it is enough to wash it every 30 days. Outdoor clothing should be washed as often as necessary and as rare as possible.