Eu Coolhead Zero Ice Ii Cachalot unisex

Use:

• Ideal for outdoor activities under intense sun, such as hiking, trekking, fishing, running, or kayaking, where sun protection and active cooling are crucial.
• Perfect for travel to hot and humid climates, ensuring comfort and freshness during exploration.
• Recommended for gardening, outdoor work, or any situation where an effective barrier against UV rays and a prolonged cooling sensation are required.
• Its unisex design makes it suitable for any adventurer seeking maximum protection and performance in hot conditions.
• Designed to keep the head, ears, and neck protected from the sun thanks to its protective flap, preventing sunburn and overheating.

Features:

• Incorporates advanced Omni-Freeze™ ZERO Ice cooling technology, which uses small blue rings that react with sweat to lower the fabric's temperature, providing an immediate and lasting cooling sensation.
• Features Omni-Shade™ UPF 50 sun protection, effectively blocking harmful UVA and UVB rays to protect the skin from prolonged sun exposure.
• The moisture-wicking fabric with Omni-Wick™ technology actively draws moisture away from the body, facilitating its rapid evaporation and keeping the user dry and comfortable.
• Design with a protective neck and ear flap, offering extended coverage against the sun and elements.
• Features an adjustable drawcord with a toggle at the back for a secure and customizable fit, ensuring the cap stays in place even in windy conditions.
• Made with lightweight and breathable materials that contribute to overall comfort and ventilation, even during intense activities.
• Mesh panels in strategic areas (if applicable according to exact design) for superior ventilation, helping to dissipate heat.

Materials:

• Main outer fabric: Made with a lightweight technical fabric, likely 100% nylon or polyester with ripstop properties for increased durability. This fabric offers excellent breathability and quick-drying capability. Omni-Shade™ UPF 50 technology is integrated into the fibers, ensuring sun protection that does not diminish with washing.
• Sweatband: Equipped with Omni-Freeze™ ZERO Ice technology, this inner band features small rings of a special polymer that react with moisture (sweat) to actively reduce the material's temperature. Additionally, it has Omni-Wick™ properties for superior moisture management, keeping the forehead dry.
• Protective flap: Made with the same lightweight and UPF 50 protective material as the main body of the cap, ensuring uniform and comfortable sun coverage for the neck and ears.
• Mesh (if applicable): If ventilation panels are incorporated, these would be made of a lightweight and highly breathable polyester mesh, designed to maximize airflow and reduce heat build-up.

Eco-Certificates and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• As a bluesign® System Partner, Columbia partners with a system that ensures the highest levels of consumer safety, minimal impact on people and the environment, and responsible use of resources in textile production.
• The brand implements a Restricted Substances List (RSL) to control and limit the use of potentially harmful chemicals in its products, protecting consumers and the environment.
• Columbia is a member of the AFIRM Group, collaborating with other brands to reduce the use and impact of harmful chemical substances in the apparel and footwear supply chain.
• The brand uses solution dyeing (Dope Dye / "Colored with Less Water") in some of its products, a process that significantly reduces water, energy, and chemical consumption compared to traditional dyeing methods.
• Through its ReThreads program, Columbia promotes circularity and waste reduction by facilitating the collection and recycling of used clothing and footwear.
• Columbia applies Manufacturing Practice Standards (MPS) and participates in the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) and the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP) to assess and improve environmental and social performance in its supply chain.
• Additionally, the brand is part of various industry alliances and supports environmental conservation and labor rights projects through its participation in: 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, European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), and publishes its Supply Chain Transparency Statement. Columbia also aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and uses Open Supply Hub for greater transparency. The company partners with foundations such as Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Conservation International, Captains For Clean Water, Ocean Conservancy, and UK National Parks, among others, to support conservation and access to clean water.