Crested Canyon Windbreaker women's

Use:

• Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities where protection against wind and unexpected drizzles is required.
• Perfect as a lightweight layer for everyday wear, offering comfort and style in changing weather conditions.
• Designed to be easily packable, making it an essential travel companion that takes up little space.
• Offers a wind barrier and water repellency to maintain comfort during movement.
• Its design with a mesh lining and breathable system makes it suitable for activities where body heat is generated, helping to maintain coolness.

Features:

• Advanced Omni-Shield™ repellency technology that provides a water and stain-resistant barrier, keeping the garment clean and dry for longer.
• Mesh lining that enhances breathability and comfort against the skin.
• Binding at hood that ensures a snug fit around the face for greater wind protection.
• Chin guard to prevent chafing and increase comfort when the zipper is fully closed.
• Breathable system on the chest and back that allows excess heat and moisture to escape, crucial during physical activity.
• Zippered hand pockets that offer secure storage for personal items.
• Partially elastic cuffs that provide a secure and comfortable fit at the wrists, helping to seal out cold air.
• Adjustable drawcord hem that allows for a customized fit at the bottom to block wind and light rain.
• Packable into hand pocket, maximizing portability and allowing it to be stored compactly when not needed.
• Center back length of 62.2 cm (24.5 inches), offering adequate coverage.
• Classic Fit (Regular Fit) that ensures comfortable range of motion without being too loose or restrictive.

Materials:

• Outer fabric of 100% polyester, selected for its durability, lightness, and wind resistance. This material is known for its quick-drying properties and its ability to resist wrinkles, making it easy to care for and maintain. The fabric is treated with Omni-Shield™ technology to give it water and stain repellency properties.
• Inner mesh lining made with 100% recycled polyester. This material not only contributes to sustainability by reducing the use of virgin resources, but also offers excellent breathability, allowing air to circulate and helping to wick moisture away from the body to keep the user dry and comfortable. The mesh structure is lightweight and does not add unnecessary bulk to the garment.

Eco-certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• The lining of this garment is made with 100% recycled polyester, promoting a circular economy and reducing dependence on virgin resources.
• Columbia is a bluesign® System Partner, meaning it collaborates with a system that seeks to optimize resource use and minimize environmental impact in the textile supply chain, ensuring safer and more sustainable production.
• Manufacturing follows the brand's Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP), which aim to ensure fair and safe working conditions throughout its production chain, and the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) is used to measure and improve the environmental performance of factories.
• The brand adheres to a Restricted Substances List (RSL) and is a member of the AFIRM Group to control and reduce the use of harmful chemicals in its products, protecting consumers and the environment.
• Implements a Materials Traceability Program that allows for greater control and transparency over the origin of the components used.
• Dyeing practices with lower water consumption, such as Solution Dyeing (Dope Dye / "Colored with Less Water"), are promoted in applicable products, and reuse and recycling are encouraged through the ReThreads Program.
• The brand participates in programs such as the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP) to promote the convergence of labor and social standards, and the RISE program (formerly HERproject) for the empowerment of female workers in the supply chain.
• Columbia is part of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps and the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) - Clean by Design Program, seeking to reduce climate impact and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Additionally, the brand demonstrates its commitment to transparency through the Transparency Pledge, adherence to the AAFA & FLA Apparel & Footwear Industry Commitment to Responsible Recruitment, the publication of its Supply Chain Transparency Statement (complying with California SB 657 and UK Modern Slavery Act), alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), and the use of the Open Supply Hub (OSH).
• The brand also supports various conservation and community initiatives through partnerships with organizations such as the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Conservation International, Captains For Clean Water, Ocean Conservancy, and UK National Parks, and supports Transition Projects and the Collegiate Outdoor Recreation Program, demonstrating a broad commitment to sustainability and the community.