Pfg Camo Mesh Ball Cap

Usage:

• Specifically designed for fishing and water activities, as part of Columbia's Performance Fishing Gear (PFG) collection, being a favorite among many anglers.
• Ideal for anglers seeking sun protection and comfort during long days on the water, keeping the head cool thanks to its breathable design.
• Perfect for standing out or blending into the environment thanks to its camouflage print, adapting to different styles and needs for fishing or outdoor activities.
• Suitable for use in warm climates or during intense activities, thanks to its mesh design that promotes ventilation and helps keep the head dry.
• A functional and stylish accessory for outdoor enthusiasts who value the performance and durability of the Columbia brand, perfect for a trucker-style look.

Features:

• Features a distinctive camouflage print, ideal for blending into natural environments or for a modern and adventurous style.
• Integrated Flexfit™ adjustment band, that provides a secure and personalized fit without the need for manual closures, comfortably adapting to different head sizes.
• Premium quality elastic mesh back, which offers superior ventilation, keeping the head cool and dry even in hot conditions.
• Trucker cap style design, combining a structured front panel with a mesh back for a classic and functional look.
• Part of the PFG (Performance Fishing Gear) collection, which ensures it incorporates features designed for anglers, such as durability and comfort for being in and out of the water.
• Offers a standard size, designed to fit a wide range of users.
• Manufactured by Columbia, a brand recognized for its commitment to quality and innovation in outdoor activity equipment, being an imported product.

Materials:

• Main fabric composition: 55% polyester, 43% cotton, 2% spandex. This blend combines the durability and moisture resistance of polyester, the softness and natural breathability of cotton, and the elasticity of spandex for a comfortable and flexible fit. Polyester contributes to quick drying and wrinkle resistance, cotton provides comfort against the skin, and spandex ensures the cap adapts properly and maintains its shape, especially noticeable in the Flexfit™ band and elastic mesh.

Eco-Certificates and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• The brand adheres to a Restricted Substances List (RSL) to control the use of chemicals in its products, ensuring that this cap meets chemical safety standards in its materials and dyes.
• Columbia is a bluesign® System Partner, which indicates a brand-level commitment to sustainable textile production, seeking to reduce environmental impact throughout the supply chain, which can positively influence the materials and processes used in this cap.
• The brand is committed to the Turkmen Cotton Pledge, promoted by the Responsible Sourcing Network, ensuring that the cotton used (present in 43% of this cap) does not come from sources associated with forced labor.
• Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP) are applied in the supply chain to promote fair and safe conditions in factories.
• The brand uses tools such as the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) and the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP) to assess and encourage improvements in the environmental and social performance of its supplier factories.
• Participation in the AFIRM Group reinforces the brand's commitment to responsible chemical management in the apparel and footwear supply chain.
• Columbia works with factories that have Fair Trade Certification in some cases, promoting better working conditions and fair wages for workers; this cap could benefit from such practices.
• Partnership with Captains For Clean Water: Being a PFG product, this partnership is especially relevant, as Columbia actively supports the conservation and restoration of water resources, vital for fishing and aquatic ecosystems.
• Additionally, the brand is part of various global sustainability initiatives and programs such as the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps and the Apparel Impact Institute's (Aii) Clean by Design program. It also maintains a Materials Traceability Program, a ReThreads Program for circularity, publishes its Supply Chain Transparency Statement (complying with California SB 657 and the UK Modern Slavery Act), aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), and uses Open Supply Hub (OSH) for greater transparency. The brand supports various conservation foundations and social projects such as Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Ocean Conservancy, Conservation International, and the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA).