Fast Trek Ii Full Zip Fleece men's extended

Use:

• This full-zip fleece is a versatile garment for year-round wear, ideal as a mid-layer in cold weather or as an outer layer in milder conditions, adapting to different activity levels and temperatures.
• Perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and light trekking, where a warm yet breathable layer that allows freedom of movement is needed.
• Its comfortable design and supreme fit make it suitable for daily and casual wear, providing warmth and style in urban environments or while traveling.
• Works excellently as part of a layering system, combining with a base layer and a waterproof or windproof outer jacket for complete protection in variable conditions.
• Thanks to its soft fabric and mobility-focused design, it is also a comfortable option for dynamic activities in the cold, such as camping, van life, or even for staying comfortable during cooler summer nights.
• Availability in extended sizes (Extended Size) ensures an optimal and comfortable fit for a wider diversity of body types, addressing the need for technical and functional clothing for all bodies.

Features:

• Full-zip design allows for easy on and off, as well as offering personalized ventilation options to regulate body temperature according to activity intensity or weather conditions.
• Raglan sleeves offer a superior fit and greater mobility, eliminating shoulder seams for added comfort when carrying a backpack and facilitating a full range of motion during dynamic activities.
• Zippered chest pocket, ideal for securely storing small, valuable items such as a mobile phone, keys, or a compass, keeping them accessible.
• Zippered side hand pockets, which not only provide a secure place to store belongings but also offer a warm refuge for hands in cold weather.
• Modern and classic fit that balances comfort and a flattering silhouette, allowing it to be used in both sports activities and more casual contexts.
• Center back length of 31.0 inches (78.74 cm), providing adequate coverage and protection in the lumbar area, especially useful in extended sizes.
• Designed as an all-season layering jacket, its fleece fabric offers warmth without excessive bulk, making it easy to combine with other garments.

Materials:

• Made entirely from 100% polyester 250g Micro Fleece, a medium-weight fabric that provides excellent warmth relative to its weight. Microfleece is characterized by its fine fibers, resulting in a remarkably soft texture to the touch, greater comfort, and good breathability, helping to manage moisture by wicking it away from the body. This material is also durable, resistant to pilling, and quick-drying, making it practical for outdoor activities and frequent washing. The 250 g/m² grammage positions it as an ideal mid-layer for a wide range of temperatures and activities.

Eco-Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• Columbia is a bluesign® System Partner, meaning it collaborates with this system to reduce environmental impact throughout the textile supply chain, promoting efficient resource use and manufacturing with the highest safety standards for consumers and the environment.
• The brand implements a Restricted Substances List (RSL) to control and limit the use of potentially harmful chemicals in its products, ensuring user safety and minimizing environmental impact.
• Columbia has Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP), a code of conduct for its suppliers that addresses labor, health, safety, and environmental issues, seeking to ensure fair and responsible conditions in its production chain.
• The brand uses the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) to assess and improve the environmental performance of its suppliers' manufacturing facilities, promoting reductions in water and energy consumption and waste generation.
• The company participates in the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP), an initiative that seeks to reduce the duplication of social and labor audits in factories, promoting a standardized and efficient assessment of working conditions.
• Columbia has implemented a Materials Traceability Program, seeking to increase transparency and knowledge about the origin of materials used in its products, which is fundamental for ensuring responsible sourcing practices.
• Some of Columbia's supplier factories have Fair Trade Certification, which ensures that workers receive fair wages, work in safe conditions, and that community development is promoted.
• Solution Dyeing (Dope Dye / "Colored with Less Water") is used in some processes, a dyeing technique that significantly reduces water and energy consumption compared to traditional methods, applicable to synthetic fibers such as polyester.
• The brand has the ReThreads Program, an initiative for collecting used clothing to give it a second life or recycle it, promoting circularity and reducing textile waste.
• Additionally, the brand demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through its membership in the AFIRM Group for chemical management, its participation in the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps, and the Clean by Design program from the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii). It also adheres to the Supply Chain Transparency Pledge, the AAFA & FLA Responsible Recruitment commitments, and publishes a Supply Chain Transparency Statement. It supports the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), uses Open Supply Hub (OSH), and collaborates with various foundations such as Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Conservation International, Captains For Clean Water, Ocean Conservancy, and UK National Parks, among other community and environmental support initiatives.