How long do pants remain waterproof?

[Tunahunter]

I bought these pretty expensive Revit bike pants (Cordura I think) nearly two years ago and until recently they have been totally satisfactory and absolutely waterproof - including a very very wet run from Wgtn to Napier and one through Haast Pass - as well as biking to work every day.

Shock horrow the other night when I got home from work with a wet crutch (no I did not piss my pants!). There were no buttons undone and the zip was secure.

I'm guessing that after a couple of years of riding that the part of the pants that interacts with the seat somehow wears out and loses its waterproof integrity.

Should I expect more from these pants


Any comments

[Mom]

Should I expect more from these pants Any comments

Have you washed them? Is there a fluffy seam? I had my codura pants for 5 years without a leak. Reason my pants leaked, a seam had let go.

Time for new ones or wear a pair of plastic pants over them for now.

[reemit]

Inversely proportional to how close to China they were made.

[Rogue Rider]

I bought these pretty expensive Revit bike pants (Cordura I think) nearly two years ago and until recently they have been totally satisfactory and absolutely waterproof - including a very very wet run from Wgtn to Napier and one through Haast Pass - as well as biking to work every day.

Shock horrow the other night when I got home from work with a wet crutch (no I did not piss my pants!). There were no buttons undone and the zip was secure.

I'm guessing that after a couple of years of riding that the part of the pants that interacts with the seat somehow wears out and loses its waterproof integrity.

Should I expect more from these pants


Any comments

I here you, well I have a similar querry.... My cordura pants also have started the same leaking after about 2-3 years. As I understand they do require some waterproof treatment after a period of time. A spray or something?
Does anyone have ideas on what to do.
my gear like most here are imported from Pakistan. It's amazing how many wholesalers import from the same manufacturer and just brand them with cool labels.

[Cloggy]

My Strada Giro jacket has started developing a leak on one elbow in heavy rain. This is after two and a half years of daily use. Before that it was perfectly waterproof.
I have tried several water proofing sprays and tried the wash in water proofer. None of them work. I guess the fabric has a limited lifespan. After a certain amount of time, UV rays and bug guts must take its toll on the fabric and it will eventually leak especially in areas where there is a lot of bending / movement action on the fabric.
So now I wear a PVC rainsuit over the top when it really pours down.

[scumdog]

I bought these pretty expensive Revit bike pants (Cordura I think) nearly two years ago and until recently they have been totally satisfactory and absolutely waterproof - including a very very wet run from Wgtn to Napier and one through Haast Pass - as well as biking to work every day.

Shock horrow the other night when I got home from work with a wet crutch (no I did not piss my pants!). There were no buttons undone and the zip was secure.

I'm guessing that after a couple of years of riding that the part of the pants that interacts with the seat somehow wears out and loses its waterproof integrity.

Should I expect more from these pants


Any comments

REVIT?

That's where you went wrong, the incorrect spelling did it!

I use RIVET waterproof pants from the Warehouse, last for 4 years or so depending on how often you use them..And they're cheap as chips, $25 maximum, on special they're obviously quite a bit cheaper.

The constant flapping around the knee area weakened the waterproof lining and that's where they first leaked after about three or so years, later the crutch went too.

And the roll up into quite a compact bundle but make sure you buy a size or two larger than you think you need, they then don't lift up around your boot tops and are easier to get on and off.

[The Baron]

I spray my jacket and pants once a year with waterproof spray. It seems to help.

[davebullet]

Depends how full your bladder is.

[Gareth51]

Have you washed them? Is there a fluffy seam? I had my codura pants for 5 years without a leak. Reason my pants leaked, a seam had let go.
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Was that from the inside out

[Mom]

Was that from the inside out

When I saw your quote I thought you were going to post one of them pics again

[Gareth51]

When I saw your quote I thought you were going to post one of them pics again

Your lucky I'm sitting with my in my Greenlane Motel with my old laptop which can't upload pics he he

[Toaster]

Cordura is not waterproof, it is water resistant.

[Gone Burger]

Cordura is not waterproof, it is water resistant.

If you're lucky!

[skinman]

I wear overtrousers if expecting a soaking as cordura wont stop the water for long. Thats from new as well.

[Grubber]

I have Rev It gear and they have a waterproof membrane inside them. They will keep the water out as long as you don't rip the membrane. As in fall off etc. Usually they are pretty good i'd have to say. Spraying them with waterproofing doesn't help a whole lot as you can only cover the cordura on the outside. The actual membrane in most cases is sown in to the internals of the jacket and can't be seen.
I also have a 1 piece rainsuit that is also Rev It and i wear that over my leathers when it rains. Swear by it! Awesome gear.