W's Jo Pants

Jo Pants are named after and developed together with our friend Josef, an IFMGA mountain guide that works with Houdini in Norway. It’s a four season mountaineering pant, agile and light enough for hiking but durable enough for skiing.

Jo Pants are made in Loop 3 layer Hardshell, a stretchy, waterproof and breathable shell fabric made from 70% recycled polyester. It’s completely recyclable. The membrane is our well tested Atmos, a pure polyester membrane completely free from fluorocarbons.

Jo Pants are constructed using our Made to Move technique, where the garment is draped directly on a moving body instead of traditional flat garment construction. This gives the pants an unparallelled freedom of movement. You have full length side zippers for ventilation and to put them on and off without hassle. All seams and zippers are sealed for water protection.

We can recommend Jo Pants to anyone that want the ultimate versatile shell pants. Use them for any activity all year around. Ski, hike, bike, climb. Take them kayaking. When they are completely worn out, return them to us for recycling. We have recycling units at all our own stores and at many retailers.

• Designed with Made to Move technique
• Waterproof and breathable
• Fully seam sealed
• Concealed water repellent zippers
• Velcro adjustment at waist
• Adjustment at leg ending
• Gaiter hook at leg ending
• Schoeller reinforcements in leg ending
• Harness-compatible pockets at lower thigh
• Fluorocarbon free membrane and DWR
• Made from recycled and recyclable fibers
• Bluesign®-certified
• Made in Estonia
• Weight 510 g

Loop Hardshell™

A durable fabric with mechanical stretch for high comfort. Tough and silent with a dull and smooth face. Waterproof, breathable, ripstop construction with good abrasion resistance.

• Origin: Japan
• 70% recycled polyester, 30% polyester face fabric
• Atmos™, 100% Polyester membrane
• 100% polyester jersey backing fabric
• Weight: 169g/sqm
• Breathability; 20,000 g/m2¥24 hrs
• Waterproofness: 20,000 mm H2O or higher
• High density fibers for high durability
• Mechanical 2-way stretch
• DWR finish, Fluorocarbon-Free
• Bluesign® certified
• Recyclable

Shell garment with membrane

Our shells with a membrane are made in 2, 2.5 or 3 layers. The construction of the garment differs depending on how many layers it has. Let us break it down for you: A 2 layer shell always has a separate lining on the inside to protect the membrane. A 2.5 layer shell is a lighter shell that has an outer fabric, which is laminated with a membrane. Then, a protective print is added over the membrane, forming the last layer closest to the skin. 3 layer shells have an outer fabric laminated with a membrane and a thin knitted or woven lining on the inside. This makes the 3 layer shell more durable than a 2.5 layer shell, but it is also a bit heavier.

• Air out clothes instead of washing them to save water, energy and to make the garments last longer. Make sure to wash your shell if it has been used in salt water or has gotten very sweaty or dirty as this weakens the performance of the garment. They can reduce the fabric’s breathability and damage the water repellent surface. The dirt can even allow for moisture to leak through the fabric.
• Use a washing bag to protect your garments and to prevent fibers from leaking. When cleaning the bag and filter in the machine, make sure to wipe it clean and throw the lint in your trash can. Never rinse it in water since we don’t want the fibers to end up in lakes or oceans.
• Machine wash cold.
• There are special detergents for shells, but mild, environmentally certified detergents work just as fine. Make sure to use the right dose.
• Avoid fabric softener. Besides being harmful for our environment, they have a negative impact on the garment performance, mainly moisture transportation and breathability.
• Hang dry. Just remember to introduce heat to the garment after washing to reactivate the water resistant surface of the outer fabric. Use a drying cabinet, dryer or iron. Make sure you monitor the heat so the garment does not melt.
• You can reapply or enforce the water repellent treatment with a wash-in or spray when needed. Always use an organic DWR: You can find both a spray and a wash-in in the webshop or in our stores.

Bluesign

This product is Bluesign® certified, meaning that the production is vetted by a third party to eliminate any harmful chemicals or substances right from the beginning of the production process. This benefits both people, animals and our entire planet.

Circular

This product is fully circular, meaning that it's made either from recycled and recyclable or renewable and biodegradable fibers. Most products in today's society are made in a linear lifecycle, where earth's resources are extracted, used and then discarded. This is not working in the long run and comes at a great environmental impact. Instead, we want to close the loop and reuse the material we already have. But we need your help. When your Houdini garments are completely worn out, please return them to us through the recycling units we have in all our own stores and at many retailers.

Recycled

At least 50% of the fibers in this garment come from recycled sources, either recycled clothes or other sources like PET bottles. We mainly use recycled polyester, which has many benefits. It reduces both CO2 emissions and water use compared to virgin polyester. How much depends on the type of recycling. One of our suppliers show 32% less CO2 emissions and 94% less water use for mechanically recycled polyester. In addition to the impact in production, the major shift is using "waste" as raw material instead of crude oil.

Recyclable

The fabric in this garment is fully recyclable. Instead of becoming waste, the raw material can be used for new products. Our goal is that by 2030, we will take no raw material to our products from the earth's crust. Circular products, made from reycled and recyclable materials are a real game changer, but we need your help for the system to work. When your Houdini garments are completely worn out, please return them to us. We have recycle units in all of our own stores and at many retailers.

Shipping Costs

We offer free shipping for orders above 100 EUR/ 100 USD/ 140 CAD/ 900 NOK. For orders below we will add a shipping cost of 4.5 EUR/ 10 USD/ 15 CAD/ 45 NOK. Orders within Sweden are always for free.

Taxes & duties: Orders within EU, to Norway and Canada are not subject to customs. Orders to the United States are shipped on a DAP (Delivery-At-Place) basis which means that your shipment might, but not necessarily, be subject to import taxes and duties. Reach out to U.S. Customs if you want more information.

Delivery times

Our delivery times are 2-5 days within Europe and to U.S. and Canada. All orders are processed at our distribution center in Stockholm, Sweden.

365 days return policy

We want you to be happy with your purchase and that your Houdini products will be with you for a long time ahead, therefore we have a 365 days return policy. Read our Customer Service section for return details.