Columbia Tech Nylon Hoodie men's

Use:

• Designed as a versatile hooded jacket, suitable for a wide range of outdoor activities where light protection and mobility are required.
• Ideal for hiking and trekking in cool climates or as a mid-layer in colder conditions, thanks to its technical and versatile design.
• Perfect for casual wear and daily outdoor activities, offering comfort and a modern, functional style.
• Its ability to be an effective layer makes it useful for travel and adventures where the weather can vary, allowing for easy adaptation.

Features:

• Integrated hood that provides additional protection against wind and light cold, increasing comfort in variable conditions.
• Reflective details that improve user visibility in low-light conditions, providing a safety element during dawn or dusk activities.
• Zippered chest pocket, ideal for securely storing small valuables like keys or a mobile phone.
• Zippered side pockets that offer a secure and accessible space for hands or for carrying other essential items during activity.
• Active Fit that conforms to the body, allowing for great mobility, essential for dynamic outdoor activities without restricting movement.

Materials:

• Main shell made of 100% polyester, a technical fleece fabric that offers an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio, quick drying, and breathability, keeping the body dry and comfortable.
• Panels and details made with a blend of 50% Recycled Nylon, 43% Nylon, and 7% Elastane. This combination provides durability and abrasion resistance in high-wear areas, while elastane ensures optimal elasticity for total freedom of movement. The use of recycled nylon helps reduce environmental impact.

Eco-Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• Compliance with the brand's Restricted Substances List (RSL), ensuring that materials used in this product, such as polyester and nylon, are free of harmful chemicals and comply with international regulations for consumer and environmental safety.
• The recycled nylon component (50%) in the panels indicates an effort to use materials with lower environmental impact, which could be linked to the brand's Material Traceability Program to verify its origin and composition.
• The brand is a member of the AFIRM Group, which reinforces its commitment to responsible chemical management in the textile supply chain, applicable to the materials of this jacket.
• Manufactured under Columbia's Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP), which establish guidelines for quality, safety, and responsibility in its garment production processes.
• As a bluesign® System Partner, Columbia is committed to applying bluesign® system principles in parts of its supply chain, seeking safer and more sustainable textile manufacturing processes, which may influence the production of this jacket's fabrics.
• The brand uses the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) and the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP) in some of its supplier factories, tools to measure and improve environmental performance and labor conditions, respectively, in the production of its items.
• Some of Columbia's supplier factories have Fair Trade Certification, which promotes fair wages and better conditions for workers, and participate in the Carbon Leadership Project, focused on reducing carbon emissions.
• Additionally, Columbia Sportswear demonstrates a broader commitment to sustainability through its participation in initiatives such as the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps and the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii)'s Clean by Design program; its adherence to the Transparency Pledge and use of Open Supply Hub (OSH) for supply chain transparency; the publication of its Supply Chain Transparency Statement (complying with California SB 657 and the UK Modern Slavery Act); and its alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and SASB reporting standards. The brand also supports social programs like RISE (formerly HERproject) and maintains a garment recycling program like ReThreads, in addition to using Green-e® Certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) for part of its energy consumption.
• The company collaborates with various organizations for conservation and outdoor access, including the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Conservation International, Captains For Clean Water, Ocean Conservancy, and UK National Parks, in addition to supporting projects like Transition Projects and the Collegiate Outdoor Recreation Program.