MEC Trax Nordic Soft Shell Pants - Women's
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Description
Make tracks in cold conditions. Waterproof and windproof front and upper rear panels let you tackle harsh conditions head-on, while the highly breathable thermal rear calf panels prevent you from overheating when you increase intensity. Ankle zippers mean you can pull them off while your boots are still on.
- Wind- and waterproof front and upper rear panels are 3-layer polyester soft shell with a polyurethane laminate and DWR finish.
- Fabric has 4-way stretch for full mobility.
- Brushed Miti Lombardia nylon and spandex thermal rear panels are sweat-wicking and weather-resistant.
- Elastic waist with internal drawcord and silicone gripper dots provide a secure fit.
- Side pockets with secure zippered closure.
- Knee darts for range of motion.
- Lower leg zippers with gripper elastic work with a variety of footwear.
- Reflective details keep you visible.
Fit guide
Technical garments, designed for specific activities have features that aren’t always adaptable to general use. For example, cycling clothing is longer in the back and arms. Activity aside, the fit of MEC clothing falls into these categories:

Our next to skin fit that contours the body for no distractions

Our close to body fit with a low profile silhouette for ease of movement

Our standard, slightly off body fit for unrestricted comfort

Our roomy, off body fit for maximum comfort and easy layering
Sustainability
Tech specs
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Tech specs
Ideal for | Cross-country skiing |
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Type | Soft shell |
Fabric weight
Measured in grams per square metre (gsm). The larger the number, the heavier and thicker the garment. |
217gsm |
Fabric content | 100% polyester |
Secondary fabric |
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Waterproofness
Waterproof garments use waterproof-breathable technologies and are fully seam-taped. Water-resistant garments use waterproof-breathable technologies but their seams are not taped. Water-resistant garments repel water and protect against wind but are not made of waterproof fabric. |
Waterproof without taped seams |
Pockets | 2 side zippered |
Windproofness
A windproof garment does not allow any air to permeate the fabric. A garment with windproof panels has panels of fabric that are totally windproof, but the rest of the garment may not be windproof. A wind-resistant garment resists some wind, but not as much as a garment that is windproof. |
Windproof panels |
Finished inseam
The finished inseam measurement of the garment. |
30.75in. (M) |
Durable water repellency
Usually referred to as DWR. A treatment made to fabrics that causes water to bead and run off instead of soaking through. |
Yes |
Additional feature(s) |
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Product sustainability | Bluesign® Approved Material |
Made in | Vietnam |
XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
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0 | 0 - 2 | 4 - 6 | 8 - 10 | 12 - 14 | 16 - 18 | 20 - 22 | |
Natural waist
(cm)
(in.)
Natural waist
(cm)
(in.)
Measure at the narrowest circumference of your waist. |
64.5 25½ | 66.5 - 68.5 26¼ - 27 | 70.5 - 72.5 27¾ - 28½ | 75 - 77.5 29½ - 30½ | 81.5 - 85 32 - 33½ | 90 - 95.5 35½ - 37½ | 101 - 106.5 39¾ - 42 |
Low waist
(cm)
(in.)
Low waist
(cm)
(in.)
Measure approximately 5cm (2in.) below natural waist. |
73.5 29 | 75.5 - 77.5 29¾ - 30½ | 79.5 - 81.25 31¼ - 32 | 83.75 - 86.25 33 - 34 | 90.25 - 94 35½ - 37 | 99 - 104.25 39 - 41 | 109.75 - 115.5 43¼ - 45½ |
Hips
(cm)
(in.)
Hips
(cm)
(in.)
Stand with feet together and measure at fullest circumference. |
86.5 34 | 89 - 91.5 35 - 36 | 94 - 96.5 37 - 38 | 99 - 101.5 39 - 40 | 105.5 - 109 41½ - 43 | 113 - 118 44½ - 46½ | 123 - 128.5 48½ - 50½ |
Inseam
(cm)
(in.)
Inseam
(cm)
(in.)
Measure inner leg from crotch to just below the ankle bone. |
75 29½ | 75 29½ | 75 29½ | 75 29½ | 75 29½ | 75 29½ | 75 29½ |

- Natural waist
- Measure at the narrowest circumference of your waist.
- Low waist
- Measure approximately 5cm (2in.) below natural waist.
- Hips
- Stand with feet together and measure at fullest circumference.
- Inseam
- Measure inner leg from crotch to just below the ankle bone.
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Body Fit
Our next to skin fit that contours the body for no distractions
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Slim fit
Our close to body fit with a low profile silhouette for ease of movement
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Regular fit
Our standard, slightly off body fit for unrestricted comfort
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Relaxed fit
Our roomy, off body fit for maximum comfort and easy layering