Pfg Patch Mesh Ball Cap unisex

Use:

• Designed primarily for fishing enthusiasts and aquatic activities, part of Columbia's Performance Fishing Gear (PFG) line, which aims to offer functionality and protection in marine and freshwater environments.
• Perfect for sun protection during long days outdoors, whether on a boat, on the shore, or hiking near water.
• Ideal for casual wear on sunny and warm days, thanks to its breathable design and sporty style, complementing informal and adventure outfits.
• Suitable for various outdoor activities such as boating, kayaking, camping, or simply enjoying a day at the beach or park, keeping the head cool and protected.
• Columbia manufactures this product to meet the need for a comfortable, ventilated cap with sun protection, which also shows the user's affinity with the PFG lifestyle and outdoor activities.
• The unisex design makes it versatile for a wide range of users seeking performance and style in their headwear.

Features:

• Mesh panels on the back and sides that offer exceptional ventilation, allowing air circulation to keep the head cool in warm climates and during intense activities.
• Adjustable snap-back closure at the back, allowing for a custom and secure fit for different head sizes, ensuring all-day comfort.
• Standard-sized pre-curved visor that provides excellent sun protection, reducing glare and protecting the eyes and face from UV rays.
• Distinctive Columbia PFG line patch on the front panel, adding a touch of style and authenticity, showcasing belonging to a performance-oriented product line.
• Absorbent inner band, often equipped with Columbia's Omni-Wick™ technology, which effectively manages moisture and sweat, wicking them away from the skin to keep the forehead dry and comfortable.
• Lightweight construction that ensures comfort without adding unnecessary weight, ideal for wearing for extended periods.
• Unisex design that adapts to different styles and preferences, offering a versatile solution for outdoor protection and fashion.

Materials:

• Front panels and visor: Typically made with a robust and comfortable fabric, such as a blend of 98% cotton and 2% elastane. Cotton offers softness and natural breathability, while elastane provides slight elasticity for a better fit and comfort. This fabric is resistant to daily wear and tear and holds its shape well.
• Mesh panels: Made of 100% polyester, a lightweight, durable, and highly breathable material. This mesh allows for maximum airflow, crucial for ventilation in warm climates and physical activities, helping to dissipate heat and moisture quickly. Polyester is also known for its quick-drying ability and wrinkle resistance.
• Sweatband: Incorporates a technical fabric band with Omni-Wick™ technology, generally composed of a high-performance polyester blend. This band is designed to absorb moisture from the skin and disperse it across the fabric's surface for rapid evaporation, keeping the user dry and comfortable.
• Closure: The adjustable snap-back closure is made of durable plastic, allowing multiple adjustments to fit various head circumferences.

Eco-Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• Columbia Sportswear Company is a bluesign® System Partner, meaning it works with this system to ensure textile products are manufactured responsibly, minimizing environmental impact and using safer chemicals throughout the supply chain. This benefits workers, consumers, and the environment by promoting more sustainable textile production.
• The brand applies Manufacturing Practices Standards (SMP) in its facilities and with its suppliers, seeking to ensure fair, safe, and respectful working conditions, which contributes to the well-being of workers in the production chain.
• Use of the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM), a standardized self-assessment tool for industrial facilities that measures environmental and social performance, encouraging continuous improvement in factory sustainability.
• Adherence to the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP), an initiative that seeks to reduce the duplication of social and labor audits, allowing resources to be redirected towards improving working conditions.
• Compliance with a Restricted Substances List (RSL) to control and limit the use of potentially harmful chemical substances in its products, protecting consumer health and the environment.
• Some of Columbia's supplier factories have Fair Trade Certification, ensuring that workers receive fair wages and work in safe conditions, and that a premium is invested in community projects.
• Participation in the Carbon Leadership Project (at the level of some supplier factories), focused on reducing carbon emissions in the supply chain.
• The brand is part of the AFIRM Group, an apparel and footwear industry initiative to reduce the use and impact of harmful chemical substances in the supply chain.
• Member of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps, committing to measure, plan, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in its operations and value chain.
• Participation in the Apparel Impact Institute's (Aii) Clean by Design program, which focuses on improving resource efficiency (water, energy, chemicals) in textile factories.
• Additionally, Columbia Sportswear Company demonstrates its commitment to sustainability and transparency through its adherence to the Turkmen Cotton Pledge (to avoid cotton from problematic sources), the supply chain Transparency Pledge, the publication of its Supply Chain Transparency Statement (complying with California SB 657 and UK Modern Slavery Act), alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), the use of Open Supply Hub (OSH) for supply chain transparency, and various philanthropic partnerships such as Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Conservation International, Captains For Clean Water, Ocean Conservancy, European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), and support for projects like Transition Projects and the Collegiate Outdoor Recreation Program.