Columbia Mesh Ball Cap

Usage:

• Ideal for daily use and informal activities thanks to its classic and comfortable design, providing a casual style and sun protection.
• Perfect companion for hiking and trekking routes, protecting from the sun and keeping the head cool thanks to its breathable mesh.
• Optimal for enjoying water activities, summer days on the terrace, or any outdoor adventure, offering sun protection and excellent ventilation.
• Designed by Columbia to offer a versatile and breathable solution for sun protection in warm climates and during physical activity, combining functionality and style.
• Its construction with a Flexfit® band and mesh aims to maximize ventilation and comfort during prolonged periods of use, making it a reliable choice for those seeking lasting comfort.

Features:

• Integrated Flexfit® adjustment band, which stretches to comfortably fit different head sizes, providing a secure and personalized fit without the need for manual closures.
• Back part made of mesh, ensuring superior ventilation, allowing air circulation and helping to dissipate heat and moisture to keep the head cool.
• Classic baseball cap design with structured front panels and pre-curved visor, offering a timeless style and sun protection.
• Embroidered or printed Columbia logo on the front, providing a distinctive brand detail and authenticity to the product.
• Lightweight construction that contributes to overall comfort, especially during prolonged activities or in warm climates.

Materials:

• Front Part and Visor (Shell): 100% Cotton, a natural fabric that stands out for its softness to the touch, comfort in direct contact with the skin, and good inherent breathability. Cotton is a classic material for caps, providing a traditional structure and appearance. Its drying capacity is moderate.
• Back Part (Shell Back): 100% Polyester, used in mesh format for optimal ventilation and breathability. Polyester is a lightweight, durable, abrasion-resistant, and quick-drying synthetic material, making it ideal for moisture management and keeping the head cool during activity. The open mesh structure facilitates constant airflow.

Ecological Certificates and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• Columbia Sportswear applies Manufacturing Practices Standards (SMP), which seek to ensure fair, safe, and sustainable working conditions in its supply chain, benefiting workers and promoting more ethical production.
• The brand uses a Restricted Substances List (RSL) to control and limit the use of potentially harmful chemicals in its products, contributing to consumer safety and reducing environmental impact.
• As a bluesign® System Partner, Columbia is committed to implementing the bluesign® system, which optimizes resource use, improves environmental protection, and consumer safety in part of its textile production chain.
• Columbia Sportswear participates in the Higg Index (using the Facility Environmental Module - FEM), a self-assessment tool that measures the environmental performance of manufacturing facilities, encouraging improvements in areas such as energy and water use, and waste management.
• The company is involved in the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP), an initiative that seeks to reduce the duplication of social and labor audits, promoting better working conditions more efficiently.
• Additionally, the brand is part of various industry alliances and supports environmental conservation projects, labor rights, and supply chain transparency through its participation in: AFIRM Group (chemical management), Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps, Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) - Clean by Design Program, Transparency Pledge, Turkmen Cotton Pledge, AAFA & FLA Apparel & Footwear Industry Commitment to Responsible Recruitment, adherence to SASB reporting standards, publication of the Supply Chain Transparency Statement, alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), use of Open Supply Hub (OSH), and partnerships with foundations such as Planet Water Foundation and National Park Foundation.