Extremely durable, athletic stretch pants for alpine climbing.

The massive, bizarre towers of the Pala group protrude from the stony alpine plateau. Climbing here in the southernmost mountain range of the Dolomites takes strong nerves – and strong material. Our MERINO SHIELD TEC line was designed especially for long, alpine routes like these!

• The extremely scuff-resistant outer material used in PALA PANTS achieves more than 50,000 abrasion cycles in the Martindale test, which is used to measure scuff resistance. Additional inserts in the anatomically shaped knee area provide maximum protection against craggy rocks. The 4-WAY stretch material and athletic cut provide full freedom of movement. Thanks to a no-membrane construction, PALA PANTS are particularly breathable, while fine MERINO WOOL inside and merino MESH at the waistband add comfort. The harness- and backpack-optimized pockets and TOPO pocket keep your items close at hand. Adjustment options at the ankles and waistband guarantee a perfect fit for every movement. For the sake of the environment, the entire MERINO SHIELD TEC line is also completely PFC-free and climate-neutral through carbon offsetting.

Highlights

• High scuff-resistance
• Athletic cut for great freedom of movement
• Water-resistant on the outside, comfortable thanks to merino wool on the inside

Product features

• Adjustable waistband
• Merino mesh inserts at waistband
• 2 Side pockets
• 1 map pocket on the thigh
• Anatomically shaped and reinforced knee area
• Seam width adjustment
• Regular Fit

Material properties

• High scuff resistance (50,000 abrasion cycles in the Martindale test)
• 4-Way-Stretch material
• Breathable
• Lightweight
• Quick drying
• Water resistant
• Merino inside
• PFC free

Material

• Main material: 74 % polyamide + 15 % wool (OWP MERINO) + 11 % elastane
• Inserts: 91 % polyamide + 9 % elastane

MERINO INSIDE

• Our sustainable MERINO WOOL comes from monitored, ethical sheep farms. It is comfortably soft, easy to care for, and provides an optimum body climate thanks to its moisture- and temperature-regulating properties.

Sustainability

Ortovox wool promise

• Our commitment to fair wool: Our own wool standard ensures that our merino wool is sourced in an animal- and environmentally-friendly manner. Our friendly relationship with our farmers enables us to have full transparency throughout the value-added chain.

Merino wool

• Our wool has its origins at the heart of a natural paradise: Tasmania. Where the air is at its purest, the food lush, and the climate moderate – that’s where fair merino wool that fulfils the highest quality standards can be found.

Fair Wear Foundation

• This product was manufactured under fair working conditions in conformity with Fair Wear Foundation.

Climate neutral

• This product is climate neutral. It was produced in the most environmentally friendly way possible. Any unavoidable CO2 emissions have been offset.

PFC free

• This product contains no environmentally harmful per- or polyfluorinated chemicals (PFCs).

Care

• Machine wash 30° gentle
• Do not bleach
• Do not tumble dry
• Do not iron
• Do not dry clean
• Wash separately or with similar colours
• Wash with fasteners closed
• Do not use softener
• Do not spin-dry or wring