Dalby Springs Ii Jacket youth unisex

Usage:

• Ideal for hiking and walks on rainy days or with variable weather, ensuring young adventurers stay protected from the elements.
• Waterproof and breathable protection designed to keep children dry and comfortable during their outdoor activities, whether in the forest, mountains, or the park.
• Perfect as an outer layer for camping, school trips or daily use when rain or wind is anticipated, offering versatility for different environments.
• Designed by Columbia as a reliable and durable solution, this jacket allows young people to explore and enjoy the outdoors without bad weather being an impediment, reflecting the brand's commitment to quality outdoor gear for all ages.

Features:

• Omni-Tech™ technology with critically sealed seams: Offers superior waterproof and breathable protection, preventing moisture from penetrating essential areas while allowing sweat to escape, keeping the user dry and comfortable in the rain.
• Mesh lining: Promotes breathability and air circulation inside the jacket, helping to maintain a cool and comfortable feeling during physical activity.
• Fixed and adjustable hood: Provides an effective barrier against wind and rain, adjusting for a secure and protective fit around the head.
• Partial elastic on the hood: Ensures a snug and comfortable fit around the face, enhancing protection against the elements without restricting visibility.
• Chin guard: Designed to prevent chafing and irritation caused by the zipper when fully closed, increasing comfort against the skin.
• Zippered side pockets: Allow for secure storage of small personal items like keys, a snack, or a map, keeping them protected and accessible.
• Elastic cuffs: Offer a versatile and comfortable fit on the wrists, helping to prevent cold, wind, and moisture from entering.
• Adjustable hem with drawcord: Allows for customizing the fit at the bottom of the jacket, sealing out cold air and improving overall protection against inclement weather.
• Reflective details: Incorporates elements that increase user visibility in low-light conditions or at dusk, enhancing outdoor safety.

Materials:

• Shell: 100% Recycled Polyester. This main fabric is not only robust and wear-resistant, ideal for youth activities, but also contributes to sustainability by using recycled fibers. It is treated with Columbia's Omni-Tech™ technology, which gives it excellent waterproofing to protect from rain and remarkable breathability to allow body vapor to escape, ensuring comfort in various weather conditions.
• Lining: Mesh made of 57% Recycled Polyester and 43% Virgin Polyester. This combination creates a lightweight and highly breathable mesh lining. The mesh facilitates moisture and body heat wicking, preventing sweat buildup and improving overall comfort. The use of recycled polyester in a significant percentage of the lining underscores the brand's commitment to reducing environmental impact.

Ecological Certificates and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• Material Traceability Program: The jacket incorporates 100% Recycled Polyester in its shell and 57% Recycled Polyester in the lining, demonstrating Columbia's commitment to using more sustainable materials. This program helps verify and track the origin of these materials, promoting a more transparent and responsible supply chain and contributing to the reduction of waste and the use of virgin resources.
• bluesign® System Partner: Columbia is a bluesign® system partner, which means it works to continuously apply and improve textile manufacturing practices that are responsible towards the environment, worker safety, and consumer protection, seeking to eliminate harmful substances from the beginning of the production process and optimize the use of resources such as water and energy.
• Restricted Substances List (RSL): The brand adheres to a Restricted Substances List to ensure its products, including this jacket, comply with global chemical safety standards, minimizing the impact on human health and the environment by avoiding the use of hazardous chemicals.
• Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP): Columbia establishes and audits its own standards in factories to ensure fair and safe working conditions, as well as responsible environmental practices in the production of its garments.
• Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) and Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP): The brand uses these industry-standard tools to measure and improve environmental and social performance in its manufacturing facilities and supply chain, promoting resource efficiency and labor welfare.
• ReThreads Program: This brand initiative promotes garment circularity, offering options for recycling or reusing products at the end of their life, helping to reduce textile waste and fostering a more circular economy.
• 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, AAFA & FLA Apparel & Footwear Industry Commitment to Responsible Recruitment, European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), and supports programs like RISE (formerly HERproject). It also aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), publishes its Supply Chain Transparency Statement, and uses Open Supply Hub (OSH).
• Columbia also demonstrates its commitment through collaborations with foundations such as Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Conservation International, Captains For Clean Water, Ocean Conservancy, UK National Parks, and supports projects like Transition Projects and the Collegiate Outdoor Recreation Program.