Arcadia Ii Jacket women's

Use:

• Reliable waterproof and breathable protection to face everything from light drizzles to unexpected downpours, keeping you dry and comfortable.
• Ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking and walks, where weather conditions can change quickly, thanks to its technical and functional design.
• Perfect for daily use and urban commutes on rainy days, offering a classic and versatile style that pairs with different outfits.
• Designed to be a lightweight and easy-to-carry travel companion, as it can be folded and stored in one of its own side pockets.
• Columbia has made this jacket for women seeking a technical, durable, and versatile garment that offers weather protection without sacrificing comfort or style, allowing them to enjoy the outdoors even when the sky threatens a storm.

Features:

• Omni-TECH™ technology with fully sealed seams, offering a high-performance waterproof and breathable barrier, preventing water entry while allowing body moisture vapor to escape.
• Fixed and adjustable storm hood, designed to offer optimal head and face protection in rainy and windy conditions, customizing the fit for greater comfort.
• Zippered side pockets, providing a secure space to store essential belongings like a mobile phone, keys, or wallet, keeping them protected from rain.
• Adjustable hem with a drawcord, allowing for a personalized fit at the bottom of the jacket to prevent cold and water from entering, as well as improving comfort.
• Ability to fold and pack into its own side pocket, which greatly facilitates its transport and storage, making it an ideal garment for travel or to carry in a backpack just in case.
• Center back length of 66.0cm, providing adequate coverage to protect from rain and wind.

Materials:

• Shell made of 100% nylon with Omni-TECH™ coating, a robust and durable fabric that forms the first line of defense against rain and wind. This Columbia technology consists of a multi-layer microporous membrane that blocks water passage from the outside while allowing moisture vapor generated by the body to escape, thus ensuring waterproofness and breathability. The seams are fully sealed to ensure total protection against moisture.
• Inner lining made of 100% polyester fine mesh. This lightweight and breathable material enhances the overall comfort of the jacket by facilitating air circulation and helping to wick moisture away from the skin, preventing the sticky feeling that some waterproof garments can cause.

Eco-Certificates and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• bluesign® System Partner: Columbia Sportswear is a bluesign® system partner, which signifies a commitment to sustainable textile manufacturing. The bluesign® system unites the entire supply chain to reduce environmental impact and improve worker and consumer safety by managing chemical use and optimizing resource use like water and energy.
• Restricted Substances List (RSL): The brand adheres to a Restricted Substances List, ensuring that its products, like this jacket, are free from harmful chemicals that could be detrimental to users or the environment.
• Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP): Columbia applies these standards to ensure fair and safe working conditions in its supply chain, which results in more ethical production.
• Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM): The brand uses the Higg Index to measure and improve the environmental performance of the factories where its garments are produced, promoting the reduction of water, energy, emissions, and waste.
• Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP): Participation in this framework to harmonize social and labor audits, improving working conditions in the apparel industry.
• Additionally, the brand is part of various industry alliances and supports environmental conservation, labor rights, and supply chain transparency projects through its participation in: 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, and European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA). It also aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), uses Open Supply Hub (OSH) for supply chain transparency, and publishes transparency statements. It collaborates with foundations such as Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, and Conservation International.