Silver Ridge Iv Ball Cap unisex

Usage:

• Perfect for hiking and trekking activities, offering protection and comfort on the mountain or trail.
• Ideal for sun protection during any outdoor activity thanks to its UPF 50 factor, shielding the head and face from harmful UVA and UVB rays.
• Suitable for warm climates and physical exertion, as its fabric effectively manages moisture and sweat, keeping you dry.
• Excellent companion for travel, water sports like fishing, or daily use, thanks to its versatility, lightness, and stain-repelling capability.
• Designed to provide superior ventilation during intense exercise or on hot days, helping to maintain a comfortable head temperature.

Features:

• Omni-Shade™ Broad Spectrum UPF 50 technology that effectively blocks a wide spectrum of UVA and UVB rays, preventing skin damage and sunburn.
• Omni-Shield™ technology that provides advanced water and stain repellency, keeping the cap cleaner and drier for longer by preventing liquid absorption.
• Sweatband with Omni-Wick™ technology that actively disperses moisture and sweat from the skin to the fabric surface for rapid evaporation, ensuring comfort and dryness.
• Strategically placed laser-cut ventilation system to optimize airflow and improve breathability, ideal for keeping the head cool.
• Adjustable rear closure that allows for a personalized and secure fit for different head sizes.
• Hook and loop (velcro) rear adjustment mechanism, which facilitates quick, simple, and versatile adaptation.
• Unisex design, conceived to comfortably fit both men and women.
• Lightweight construction that minimizes weight on the head, ideal for prolonged use without causing discomfort.

Materials:

• Outer fabric (Shell) composed of 96% Nylon and 4% Elastane. Nylon provides lightness, remarkable durability, and abrasion resistance, in addition to quick-drying properties; the integrated Elastane provides elasticity to the fabric, resulting in a more comfortable, flexible fit with better shape retention of the cap. This main fabric features Omni-Shield™ treatment for liquid and stain repellency.
• Internal sweatband made with Omni-Wick™ fabric, a high-performance material specifically designed for wicking and rapid moisture evaporation, keeping the forehead dry and improving overall comfort during activity.

Ecological Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• Columbia Sportswear is a bluesign® System Partner, which implies a commitment to sustainable textile manufacturing, seeking to reduce environmental impact throughout the supply chain, from chemicals used to resource consumption and emissions. This contributes to safer products for consumers and the environment.
• The brand implements a Restricted Substances List (RSL) to manage and limit the use of potentially harmful chemicals in its products, promoting consumer safety and environmental protection.
• Utilization of the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) to assess and improve the environmental performance of manufacturing facilities in its supply chain.
• Adherence to Columbia's Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP), which establish requirements for fair and safe labor conditions in supplier factories, regularly audited.
• Participation in the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP), an initiative that seeks to reduce the duplication of social and labor audits, promoting better working conditions more efficiently.
• Member of the AFIRM Group, collaborating with other brands to reduce the use and impact of harmful chemicals in the textile and footwear industry supply chain.
• Material Traceability Program implemented by the brand to improve transparency and knowledge about the origin of components used in its products.
• Some Columbia supplier factories have Fair Trade Certification, ensuring that workers receive fair wages and work in adequate conditions, and participate in the Carbon Leadership Project to reduce carbon emissions.
• ReThreads Program that promotes the reuse and recycling of apparel and footwear at the end of their lifecycle, contributing to a more circular economy.
• The brand uses Green-e® Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to offset a portion of its electricity consumption with renewable energy, reducing its corporate carbon footprint.
• Additionally, Columbia Sportswear is part of various industry alliances and supports environmental conservation, labor rights, and supply chain transparency projects through its participation in: Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps, Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) - Clean by Design Program, Transparency Pledge, AAFA & FLA Apparel & Footwear Industry Commitment to Responsible Recruitment, European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), and the RISE program (formerly HERproject) for the empowerment of women workers. The brand also aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), uses Open Supply Hub (OSH) for supply chain transparency, and collaborates with foundations such as Planet Water Foundation and National Park Foundation.