RIMO (men / women) is a versatile softshell pant. Designed for ski touring, four-season hiking, summer mountaineering, and activities alternating sustained effort and wind exposure, it combines a highly durable recycled technical fabric (high Martindale rating) with an integrated windproof Sympatex membrane on the front. Its construction provides targeted protection: a barrier against cold wind at the front, maximum breathability at the back—an ideal balance for long, efficient movement.
1. Hybrid design for wind resistance
RIMO (men / women) uses a similar approach to the RAVEN jacket (men / women): adapting protection to the body’s actual exposure. The pant features:
- Front panel: windproof Sympatex membrane, highly breathable (RET < 12), stabilizing temperature against wind chill.
- Back and side panels: highly breathable, stretch softshell fabric promoting moisture vapor release during intense climbs.
This balance prevents sudden cooling while avoiding overheating during effort.
2. High mechanical durability: ideal for varied terrain
The recycled softshell fabric selected for RIMO (men / women) is tested to high Martindale standards—essential to withstand:
- ski edge and crampon abrasion,
- rock contact on technical sections,
- strap and harness wear,
- repeated use across multiple seasons.
The pant remains flexible, quiet, and robust even in abrasive environments.
3. Engineered for dynamic activities
RIMO (men / women) excels when activity demands sustained pace:
- ski touring: long ascents, cold but moderate descents,
- alpine hiking: alternating sun and shade, windy ridge sections,
- summer mountaineering: continuous effort, abrasive contact, rapid temperature changes,
- cold windy outings where a hardshell would be too warm.
It fills the gap between the ultra-breathable trail pant VERNAGO (men / women) and the fully waterproof hardshell pant NUNATAK (men / women).
4. Freedom of movement and ergonomic fit
The design of RIMO (men / women) prioritizes mobility:
- stretch fabric supporting wide steps, switchbacks, and traverses,
- pre-shaped knees for mountaineering and skiing,
- movement-oriented waistband with comfortable support,
- functional pockets positioned to avoid interference with movement.
The pant moves with the body without restriction.
5. European materials & manufacturing
RIMO (men / women) is fully designed and produced in Europe:
- technical recycled fabrics woven in Italy, France, Germany,
- Sympatex windproof membrane made in Germany,
- assembly and finishing completed in Portugal.
This European supply chain ensures durability, precision, and traceability.
6. When to choose RIMO (men / women)?
RIMO (men / women) is ideal when:
- a protective yet breathable pant is needed,
- the activity involves high mobility,
- weather is cold, dry, or mildly unstable,
- a hardshell would be too warm but a lightweight pant insufficient.
RIMO (men / women) is AYAQ’s benchmark softshell pant: robust, protective, breathable—designed to move efficiently in the wind, across all terrains and seasons.
