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xThe Keela Machu Trousers are the ideal trekking trousers. Keela has taken a robust fabric and added Insect Shield repellent, so the Keela Machu Trousers will protect you from bugs.
Insect bites aren’t just painful, they also spread many harmful diseases (including Lyme’s, Dengue, Malaria, and Zika), so you must be aware of the risks and be ready to take precautions to avoid bites. Whether you’re going to be up in the Scottish Highlands and want to avoid midges, or are planning to travel abroad where there may be a risk of diseases such as the Zika virus, the Keela Machu Trousers are ideal for reducing your risk of bites and contagion. The trousers are suitable for use everywhere from the field to the forest, Insect Shield provides easy, safe, and long-lasting protection.
QUICK DRY
The quick dry feature means these trousers are great for traveling – no need to wait a long time for them to dry out!
INSECT SHIELD
The Insect Shield treatment is great at reducing your risk of (and from) insect bites.
Features:
- Insect Shield treatment
- Lightweight
- Quick dry
- Stretch fabric
- Slim fit
Fabric Technology:
Every day, millions of people around the World are exposed to insects that can carry malaria, Dengue fever, trypanosomiasis, fi lariasis, leishmaniasis, and other dangerous diseases.
Insect Shield’s long-lasting clothing treatment — proven to last through 70 washings on apparel and 25 washings on gear — is a vital solution for people living in harm’s way.
Lyme disease is the most commonly reported insect-borne illness in the United States and has now become one of the fastest-growing epidemics to date, while Malaria is responsible for approximately one million deaths worldwide.
How Insect Shield Works
Insect Shield technology converts clothing and gear into long-lasting, effective, and convenient insect protection.
The active ingredient in Insect Shield, permethrin, is so tightly bonded to the fabric fibers that it retains effective repellency through the expected life of the product.
Permethrin is a synthetic version of a naturally occurring repellent found in certain types of chrysanthemum plants such as the African Daisy.
The insecticide properties of chrysanthemums have been known for decades. Permethrin affects the nervous system in insects when they come in contact with it.
Permethrin is effective against several pesky and potentially dangerous insects such as mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies chiggers, and midges including those that can carry dangerous diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, or Lyme.
Proof Insect Shield Works
The real question is how you can know for sure that you are being protected – Insect Shield has undertaken a variety of testing to ensure that it is effective at reducing the impact of bites – one of these tests is called ‘knockdown testing’.
Knockdown is a precise lab test that shows effectiveness through long-term washings. A repellent-treated textile sample is placed in an enclosed space containing insects for a brief period, after which the sample is removed and the insects’ reaction is documented.
Benefits of Keela Insect Shield Fabric
- Superior Protection Against Biting Insects – Including mosquitos, ticks, ants, flies, fleas, chiggers and midges
- No Unpleasant Smell – The active ingredient is invisible and odorless
- No Need to Reapply – The active ingredient is bonded into the fabric, so it retains its effectiveness throughout the life of the garment (70 washes) and doesn’t need to be reapplied
- Trusted by Professionals – Insect Shield technology is the result of years of research and field study and is used by the US Army
- No Need for Professional Laundering – Suitable for home laundering
- Safe for Everyone to Use – The built-in technology stays on your clothes and not your skin, so is safe for everyone to use, including young children
- Environmentally Friendly – The insect Shield process is designed to prevent loss of the active ingredient outside the system and is more environmentally friendly than other fabric treatments that require wastewater management.
Fitting Info:
Keela's range is used for everything from running and cycling to conquering mountains, and each item is designed to work best in a specific scenario.
However this can mean that our items fit differently from each other, depending on what you are using them for, and your personal preferences!
For example, if you’re usually a size M and have one of our base layers in a size M and decide you really MUST have a Munro Jacket for walking your dogs in the pouring rain – if you aren’t planning on wearing multiple bulky layers with the Munro, you’re likely to find the size M too big – this is because it’s designed to survive trips up mountains in the most extreme conditions, where you would need to wear a wicking baselayer, maybe a microfleece, and a thicker fleece or thermal jacket. If you’re not going to wear these layers, you’ll have a lot of extra space!
Still confused? Don’t worry! We’ve added icons to our product pages to let you know how the item fits, and you can follow the extra guidance below to help you decide if you should stick to your normal size, or choose a size up or down.
Sizing Info:
Shipping & Return
x30 day Returns & Exchanges
Wylie's Outdoor World's owner 'Drew' handles all returns, and exchanges personally.
We offer a 30-day (from the date of purchase) returns and exchange policy. You may return most new, unopened, unworn, and unused items within 30 days of your order date for a refund or exchange. (Some items in our store are non-returnable) such as used batteries, and underwear for example. We must be able to resell a product again as brand new.
Refunds
You should expect to receive your refund within one week of us receiving our return. ).
How to request a return
If you need to return an item, simply log in to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu, and click the Return Item(s) button. Please let us know if you would prefer a refund, or an exchange. Drew will confirm your selection and send you an invoice (If applicable for exchanges) and await your return to arrive with us.
Processing Times
Please, allow Drew 3 to 5 days to process your returns or exchanges. However, the "turnaround" time is often faster than this.
Shipping
We ship to UK mainland predominantly. However, we can ship internationally on request.
We use DPD exclusively for all UK orders as standard. We offer free shipping on all orders over £100, orders under £100 are charged a £5.99. (Some long, or overly heavy/large items will vary in shipping cost)
Dispatch & Delivery Times
Drew also packs customers orders personally. We ask you to allow 2 days to process orders. This allows Drew adequate time to process orders, be the sole point of contact for all our customers, and manage our website. On average delivery time is 3 to 5 working days. However, Drew is quite efficient. Orders are often processed and delivered in a shorter time.
Piece of Mind Our owner 'Drew' has over 20 years of experience in e-commerce, warehouse management, logistics, and order fulfillment. You are in good hands. We promise a quick resolution if you need our support.
Size chart
Sizing for all Keela kit
Ensure you get the right fit
You can find below Keela's range of sizing charts on which their garments are based. These are designed to give you an idea of the fit of our items - but please note that some items are designed to be a tighter or looser fit than others (for example, a technical mountain-expedition jacket will be designed looser to fit required padded layering underneath) - so we give extra fit guidance on the individual product pages, as if the item is designed with extra space but you're not planning on layering, you may want to get a smaller size than normal!
Fitment advice
Keela's range is used for everything from running and cycling to conquering mountains, and each item is designed to work best in a specific scenario.
However this can mean that our items fit differently from each other, depending on what you are using them for, and your own personal preferences!
For example if you’re usually a size M and have one of our baselayers in a size M and decide you really MUST have a Munro Jacket for walking your dogs in the pouring rain – if you aren’t planning on wearing multiple bulky layers with the Munro, you’re likely to find the size M too big – this is because it’s designed to survive trips up mountains in the most extreme conditions, where you would need to wear a wicking baselayer, maybe a microfleece, and a thicker fleece or thermal jacket. If you’re not going to wear these layers, you’ll have a lot of extra space!
Still confused? Don’t worry! We’ve added icons to our product pages to let you know how the item fits, and you can follow the extra guidance below to help you decide if you should stick to your normal size, or choose a size up or down.
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