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The North Face Mountain Pant - Men's

Item #TNF3624 | 109 in Stock

What does 28K mean regarding waterproof?

By Ranked #2264 - Men's Ski Pants January 4, 2009

What does 28K mean regarding waterproof?

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

By Ranked #1930 - Men's Ski Pants January 6, 2009

28K means it will take 28000 mm of rain in a 24 hour period to penetrate the fabric.http://www.backcountry.com/store/newsletter/a254/Waterproof-Breathable-Explained.html

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[shell] Gore-Tex Performance, 72% nylon, 28% KEVLARŪ 
Fabric Waterproof Rating:
28,000 mm 
Fabric Breathability Rating:
25 g 
Venting:
side vents 
Side Zips:
yes, full-length 
Seams:
fully taped 
Waist:
suspenders 
Pockets:
2 front, 2 back 
Weight:
1 lb 14 oz 
Recommended Use:
mountaineering, skiing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
lifetime 
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