Pfg Logo Mesh Ball Cap

Use:

• Specifically designed for the needs of fishermen, this cap from Columbia's Performance Fishing Gear (PFG) line offers sun protection and comfort during long days on the water, helping to keep the sun off your face and eyes.
• Its design with a mesh back makes it ideal for outdoor activities in warm climates, such as boating, light hiking, or beach days, ensuring constant ventilation and reducing heat buildup.
• Perfect as a casual accessory for an active lifestyle, providing a sporty and functional look in both urban and natural environments, thanks to its classic baseball cap design.
• Manufactured by Columbia, a brand renowned for its outdoor gear, this cap exists to provide a reliable and durable solution that combines technical performance (ventilation, secure fit) with the identity of the PFG line.

Features:

• Mesh panels on the back that ensure superior ventilation, helping to keep the head cool and dry even on the hottest days by allowing constant airflow.
• Integrated Flexfit® adjustment system, which consists of an internal elastic band that adapts securely and comfortably to most head sizes, eliminating the need for adjustable closures and providing a clean profile.
• Standard-sized pre-curved visor that offers effective protection against sun glare, improving visibility in bright light conditions.
• Lightweight construction that ensures all-day comfort without adding unnecessary weight, facilitating prolonged use.
• Columbia's PFG (Performance Fishing Gear) logo prominently embroidered on the front panel, identifying the cap as part of the brand's specialized line for fishing and aquatic activities, which guarantees a design intended for performance.
• Unisex design that fits both men and women, offering versatility of use.

Materials:

• 55% Polyester: This main component in the front panels and mesh offers excellent durability, resistance to sun fading, and quick-drying properties. Its synthetic nature also contributes to the overall lightness of the cap and its ability to maintain its shape after use and washing, being a standard weight material for this type of garment.
• 43% Cotton: Likely used in the front panels and inner sweatband, cotton offers softness to the touch, comfort, and moisture-wicking capabilities, improving the feel on the skin during prolonged use. This natural material also provides breathability.
• 2% Spandex: Incorporated into the cap's structure, especially in the Flexfit® band, this elastomeric material is crucial for providing the necessary elasticity. It allows the cap to stretch and comfortably fit different head circumferences, ensuring a snug yet non-restrictive fit.

Eco-Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• bluesign® System Partner: Columbia is a bluesign® system partner, which means it works to apply and achieve the highest standards of consumer safety, manufacturing with the lowest possible impact on people and the environment, and responsible use of resources in its textile supply chain, which is relevant for the synthetic and cotton materials of this cap.
• Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP): The brand implements these standards to ensure fair, safe, and sustainable working conditions in the factories that produce its items, including accessories like this cap.
• Use of the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) and Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP): Tools used in supplier factories to assess and improve environmental performance and labor conditions, respectively, impacting the overall sustainability of products like this cap.
• Restricted Substances List (RSL) and membership in AFIRM Group: The brand adheres to a restricted substances list and collaborates with the AFIRM group for responsible chemical management in the textile and footwear industry supply chain, seeking safer products for consumers and the environment.
• Materials Traceability Program: Columbia implements programs to trace the origin of its materials, which may include the polyester and cotton used in this cap, promoting greater transparency and accountability.
• As part of its commitment to aquatic environments, especially relevant for its PFG line, Columbia partners with Captains For Clean Water and Ocean Conservancy, supporting initiatives for the protection and restoration of marine and freshwater ecosystems.
• 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 aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), in addition to using Open Supply Hub (OSH) and publishing its Supply Chain Transparency Statement.