Sequoia Grove Half Zip Fleece men's

Use:

• Ideal as a versatile everyday layer, perfect for urban commutes like going to work or for relaxing in leisure moments, such as around a campfire.
• Designed for low-intensity outdoor activities like hiking and casual walks, offering comfort and functional warmth without excessive weight.
• Its design as a casual classic makes it suitable for easy integration into various informal clothing styles, functioning both as an outer garment in temperate climates and as a mid-layer in colder conditions.
• Manufactured by Columbia to offer a cozy and functional garment, with a strong focus on sustainability by xxusing 100% recycled polyester in its constructionxx, responding to the growing demand for more environmentally conscious products.
• The half-zip allows for adaptable ventilation according to the user's needs and facilitates putting it on and taking it off, increasing its practicality in different situations.

Features:

• Front half-zip that facilitates quick adjustable ventilation and allows the garment to be put on and taken off comfortably.
• Zippered side pockets, designed to keep hands warm and secure personal valuables during movement or outdoor activities.
• Elastic binding at the collar that provides a comfortable and soft fit around the neck, improving the overall feeling of comfort and helping to retain heat.
• xxElastic binding at the cuffs and hem that helps seal out the coldxx and keeps the garment in place, offering a secure fit and better protection against the elements.
• Center back length of 71.1 cm (28.0 inches), offering adequate and comfortable coverage for various heights and activities.
• Made as a cozy fleece, focused on providing a layer of light and comfortable warmth for daily use and casual activities.

Materials:

• Main fabric (Shell): 100% recycled polyester. This synthetic material is obtained entirely from recycled sources instead of virgin petroleum, which significantly reduces the garment's environmental impact by decreasing dependence on non-renewable resources and the energy needed for its production. Recycled polyester is known for its durability, resistance to wrinkles and shrinkage, as well as offering good thermal insulation and quick-drying properties, making it ideal for a lightweight and versatile outerwear garment. Exact figures for thickness, fabric weight (g/m²), deniers, or waterproof/breathability levels are not specified for this model, but polyester fleeces like this one are typically lightweight, breathable, and relatively quick-drying, focused on thermal comfort.

Eco-certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• Made with recycled content: This fleece is made with 100% recycled polyester, which minimizes the need for virgin resources and reduces the environmental impact associated with the production of new materials.
• xxbluesign® System Partnerxx: Columbia is a bluesign® system partner, which implies a commitment to apply and support bluesign® standards in its supply chain. This system focuses on sustainable textile production, eliminating harmful substances from the beginning of the process and promoting efficient resource use, which benefits both the environment and consumer and worker safety.
• xxRestricted Substances List (RSL)xx: The brand maintains and complies with a Restricted Substances List, ensuring that its products, including this fleece, meet global chemical safety standards, which protects consumer health and reduces environmental impact.
• Materials Traceability Program: Columbia implements programs to track the origin of its materials, such as recycled polyester, which allows for verification of the authenticity of sustainable sources and ensures more responsible sourcing practices in its value chain.
• xxStandards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP)xx: The brand applies its own Standards of Manufacturing Practices to promote fair, safe, and ethical working conditions in the factories that produce its garments.
• Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) and Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP): Columbia uses these industry-standard tools to assess and encourage continuous improvement of environmental and social performance in its suppliers' manufacturing facilities.
• AFIRM Group: As a member of the AFIRM Group, Columbia collaborates with other apparel and footwear brands to reduce the use and impact of harmful chemicals in the global textile industry supply chain.
• xxReThreads Programxx: The brand promotes circularity through its ReThreads program, which encourages the collection and recycling of used clothing and footwear to give them a second life and reduce textile waste.
• Solution Dyeing (Dope Dye / "Colored with Less Water"): Although not specified for this particular product, Columbia uses solution dyeing processes for some of its polyester materials, a technique that significantly reduces water, energy, and chemical consumption compared to traditional dyeing methods.
• General corporate initiatives: Columbia also participates in programs like RISE (formerly HERproject) for women's empowerment, aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), uses the Open Supply Hub for transparency, and adheres to SASB reporting standards. The brand purchases Green-e® certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), and some of its supplier factories participate in Fair Trade Certification and the Carbon Leadership Project.
• xxPartnerships and Conservation Supportxx: Additionally, the brand is part of various industry alliances such as the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps and the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) - Clean by Design Program. It supports environmental conservation and social responsibility projects through its participation in: European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), and collaborations with Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Conservation International, Captains For Clean Water, Ocean Conservancy, and UK National Parks.