Outdoor trousers from the Duke of Edinburgh Award Recommended Kit. The cargo-style construction pairs tough sun-protective polyester cotton with contrast reinforced knee panels for extra durability. Men's Verve Trousers - Elephant / Black. Duke of Edinburgh Award Recommended Kit features outdoor trousers designed for durability. These cargo-style pants combine robust sun-protective polyester cotton with reinforced knee panels for added toughness. Heel tape. Wash & wear. 4 pockets. UPF 40+ sun-protection. 315g. Technology: ECOSHIELD - A plant based water repellent bonded onto the fabric which is made from a renewable source, allowing rain and water based stains to simply run off. SOLAR SHIELD - SolarShield fabric technology has been tried and tested to give you UPF40+ protection from harmful UV rays. Fabric - Main: 65% polyester, 35% cotton / Knee: 88% polyamide, 12% elastane. Approximately 15 bottles were recycled to make this product.