Outdry Extreme Wyldwood Trail Cap unisex

Use:

• Designed to provide superior waterproof and breathable protection during outdoor activities, especially hiking, thanks to its inclusion in the high-performance Titanium collection.
• Ideal for adventurers facing adverse weather conditions, such as heavy rain ("Deluge" level), as it keeps the head dry without sacrificing ventilation.
• Its lightweight and packable construction makes it perfect for carrying in any backpack, offering a quick and effective solution against unexpected bad weather on the mountain or trail.
• Manufactured by Columbia to address the need for a technical head accessory that combines maximum waterproofness with comfort and sustainability, using recycled materials.
• Suitable for unisex use, thanks to its versatile design and customizable fit, adapting to a wide range of users seeking performance and protection.

Features:

• OutDry™ EXTREME Technology: Offers exceptional waterproofing and breathability with fully sealed seams, creating an impenetrable barrier against rain while allowing sweat to escape.
• Mesh Lining: Features a fine mesh inner lining that enhances breathability and comfort, helping to manage moisture and keep the head cool.
• Adjustable Back Closure: Allows for a custom and secure fit, ensuring the cap stays comfortably in place all day and in various conditions.
• Reflective Detail: Includes reflective elements that increase user visibility in low-light conditions, enhancing safety on the trail or during dusk/dawn activities.
• Unstructured and Relaxed Design: Its flexible, non-rigid construction makes it lightweight, comfortable, and easy to store, taking up minimal space in luggage.
• Lightweight and Packable Construction: Facilitates transport and storage, making it an essential garment that does not add excessive weight or bulk to the adventurer's load.

Materials:

• Outer Fabric (Shell): Made with 100% Recycled Polyester. This synthetic material, derived from recycled sources instead of virgin petroleum, reduces environmental impact. It offers durability, abrasion resistance, and is the base for the application of the OutDry™ EXTREME waterproof membrane, ensuring a robust, fully waterproof, and breathable outer barrier.
• Lining: Made with 100% Polyester Fine Mesh. This lightweight inner fabric is designed to maximize breathability, allowing moisture vapor to escape efficiently and enhancing comfort against the skin.

Eco-Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• This product uses OutDry™ EXTREME technology, which represents the pinnacle of Columbia's breathable waterproofing. Although the product itself is not labeled "ECO," the brand has developed OutDry™ Extreme ECO, a version of this technology that eliminates intentionally added PFCs and uses recycled fabrics, demonstrating a commitment to reducing environmental impact in its waterproof technologies.
• The outer fabric is composed of 100% Recycled Polyester, which contributes to waste reduction and less use of virgin resources. This commitment aligns with the brand's Material Traceability Program, which seeks to ensure the origin and sustainability of its components.
• Columbia Sportswear is a bluesign® System Partner, meaning it works with a system that seeks solutions for sustainable textile production, eliminating harmful substances from the beginning of the manufacturing process and establishing controls for environmentally friendly and safe production for people.
• The brand adheres to a Restricted Substances List (RSL) to control and limit the use of potentially harmful chemicals in its products, ensuring greater safety for the consumer and the environment.
• Production is carried out under Columbia's Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP), which establish guidelines for fair and safe working conditions in its supply chain. These are complemented by participation in the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP) for social and labor audits.
• Columbia uses the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) to measure and improve the environmental performance of factories in its supply chain.
• The brand has implemented practices such as Solution Dyeing (Dope Dye / "Colored with Less Water") in some of its products, a process that significantly reduces water and energy consumption compared to traditional dyeing methods, although not specified for this particular product, it reflects the general commitment.
• Columbia Sportswear participates in broader initiatives such as the AFIRM Group (for chemical management in the apparel and footwear supply chain), the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps (to address climate change), and the Apparel Impact Institute's (Aii) Clean by Design program (to improve resource efficiency in factories).
• Additionally, the brand demonstrates its commitment to transparency and sustainability through the publication of its Supply Chain Transparency Statement, adherence to SASB reporting standards, alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), the use of Open Supply Hub (OSH), and its ReThreads recycling program. It also supports various social and environmental causes through partnerships with organizations such as Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Conservation International, EOCA, among others.