Ascender Softshell Jacket men's extended

Usage:

• Designed for hiking and light trekking in variable weather conditions, such as windy or drizzly days, where protection and breathability are key to maintaining comfort on the trail.
• Functions as an effective wind barrier for a wide range of mountain and outdoor activities, from day hikes to weekend excursions, protecting against wind chill.
• Its versatile design and comfortable fit make it an ideal jacket for daily use and urban commuting, especially during spring and autumn, offering functional style and light protection.
• Perfect as an outer layer for travel, as its lightweight and wrinkle-resistant fabric makes it easy to pack, while reliably protecting against wind and unexpected drizzle in any destination.
• An excellent garment for camping and outdoor living, providing an essential layer of protection against dew, humidity, and cool breezes at dawn or dusk.

Features:

• Advanced Omni-Shield™ repellency technology, which creates a water and stain-resistant barrier to keep you dry and clean, allowing liquids to bead up and roll off the surface without penetrating the fibers.
• Fabric with comfortable stretch that accompanies your movements, providing superior freedom and flexibility during dynamic activities without restricting range of motion.
• Made with a wind and water-resistant fabric that blocks gusts and repels moisture, ensuring protection and comfort in adverse weather conditions of light rain and wind.
• Outer material bonded to a soft interior to offer a pleasant feel and light thermal comfort without adding bulk, combining protection and comfort in a single layer.
• Soft chin guard that prevents zipper chafing and irritation on the skin, a key detail for comfort on long treks or prolonged use.
• Side and chest pockets with zipper closure that allow for secure and accessible storage of important personal items such as your phone, keys, or a map.
• Adjustable cuffs with hook-and-loop closure that allow for a personalized seal against cold and wind, as well as facilitating adjustment over gloves.
• Adjustable bottom hem with drawcord, which allows sealing off cold air from below and adapting the jacket's fit to the body.
• "Extended Size" patterning that offers an optimized and comfortable fit for larger builds, ensuring the same functionality and performance.
• Center back length of 75 cm (29.5"), providing adequate coverage to protect the lower back from the elements.

Materials:

• Nexgen Contour Soft-Shell outer fabric made from 100% polyester, a material that combines durability and lightness. Its bonded construction fuses a durable outer face, treated with Omni-Shield™ technology, with a brushed inner layer that provides comfort and light thermal capacity, resulting in a versatile and high-performance garment.

Eco-Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• Manufactured in facilities that collaborate with the RISE™ program (formerly HERproject™), an initiative that promotes women's empowerment in global supply chains through training in health, finance, and gender equality.
• The product complies with the brand's Restricted Substance List (RSL), ensuring that the materials and chemical processes used are safe for both the consumer and the environment, avoiding harmful compounds.
• The brand participates as a bluesign® system partner, which implies a commitment to sustainable textile production. This system focuses on responsible resource management, consumer safety, and reducing environmental impact in water and air emissions.
• It is implemented through the ReThreads program, which promotes the collection of used clothing in its stores to give it a second life and reduce textile waste, thus promoting circularity.
• Production takes place in factories that comply with the Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP), the brand's code of conduct that audits and ensures fair, safe, and healthy working conditions for supply chain workers.
• Partner factories use the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) as a tool to measure and improve their environmental performance, covering areas such as energy and water consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste management.
• As part of its commitment to standardizing social audits, the brand participates in the Social and Labor Convergence Program (SLCP), seeking to reduce audit duplication and promote improved labor conditions.
• The brand demonstrates its commitment to climate action and transparency through its participation in various alliances and industry commitments such as the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps, the Clean by Design program of the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), and the Transparency Pledge, in addition to its adherence to SASB reporting standards and the publication of its Supply Chain Transparency Statement.
• Additionally, the brand actively supports environmental conservation and clean water access projects through partnerships with organizations such as the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, and Conservation International, aligning its operations with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).