Skien Valley Cachalot unisex

Usage:

• Hiking and trekking in sunny climates and/or with insect presence, offering a physical and chemical barrier against bites.
• Comprehensive sun protection for head and neck during prolonged walks, thanks to its cachalot-type design that covers the nape and part of the shoulders.
• Outdoor activities such as fishing, gardening, photo safaris, or any hobby requiring sun protection and defense against insects.
• Travel to warm or tropical areas where sun and insect protection is essential for comfort and health.
• Daily use in high sun exposure environments for people seeking extended and comfortable coverage.
• Ideal for explorations on trails and routes where vegetation may harbor insects, allowing the user to focus on the activity.

Features:

• Insect Shield® technology integrated into the fabric, providing effective and long-lasting repellency against a wide variety of insects such as mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, mites, and chiggers, helping to prevent bites and the diseases they transmit.
• Cachalot-type design with a visor and protective skirt for the neck and shoulders, ensuring optimal coverage against direct solar radiation, protecting sensitive areas.
• Adjustable drawstring with a stopper at the back, allowing for a personalized and secure fit, ensuring the hat stays in place even when moving or in windy conditions.
• Lightweight construction that promotes comfort during prolonged use, preventing burden or discomfort on the head.
• Unisex design, suitable for adapting to different styles and preferences of any user.
• Made with recycled content, contributing to the reduction of environmental impact.

Materials:

• Outer shell made from 100% Recycled Polyester. This material is obtained from recycled plastics, such as PET bottles, which reduces dependence on virgin resources and minimizes waste. Polyester is known for its durability, abrasion resistance, lightness, and quick-drying properties, making it ideal for outdoor apparel. As a recycled material, it retains these technical qualities while providing environmental benefits. The fabric is treated with Insect Shield® technology, which impregnates permethrin (an active ingredient inspired by flowers) directly into the fibers for long-lasting repellency.

Ecological Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• Made with recycled content: This product incorporates recycled polyester, a practice that reduces the extraction of virgin resources and helps diminish the amount of plastic waste in landfills and oceans, fostering a more circular economy.
• Insect Shield® Technology: While it is a performance technology, its active ingredient, permethrin, is inspired by a natural repellent found in some flowers (chrysanthemums), which can be considered a more conscious approach compared to other synthetic chemical treatments. Its application is designed to be durable and remain effective through multiple washes, reducing the need for frequent re-applications of topical repellents.
• Columbia Sportswear is a bluesign® System Partner: This means the brand collaborates with the bluesign® system to implement safer and more sustainable textile manufacturing practices, focusing on responsible chemical management, efficient resource use (water, energy), and consumer and worker safety.
• The brand adheres to a Restricted Substances List (RSL) to control and limit the use of potentially harmful chemicals in its products, protecting consumer health and the environment.
• Columbia Sportswear has Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP) that establish minimum requirements for its suppliers in areas such as labor conditions, health and safety, and environmental management, promoting a more ethical and responsible supply chain.
• Additionally, the brand is part of various industry alliances and supports environmental conservation projects, labor rights, and supply chain transparency through its participation in: Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM), Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP), Material Traceability Program (for certain materials), AFIRM Group, 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), alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), and use of Open Supply Hub (OSH), in addition to partnerships with foundations such as Planet Water Foundation and National Park Foundation.