Fast Trek Iv Fleece Full Zip youth unisex

Usage:

• Versatile mid-layer for outdoor adventures in cool climates, ideal for playtime or nature explorations, providing comfortable warmth without excessive bulk.
• Suitable as an outer layer in light cold conditions or as part of a layering system in colder temperatures, thanks to its practical and functional design.
• Offers integrated sun protection thanks to Omni-Shade™ technology, shielding young skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays during their sun activities.
• Perfect for daily use and activities like light hiking or walks ("Walking, Casual" according to the brand), offering comfort and functionality in both urban and natural environments.
• Designed by Columbia to accompany young explorers in their games and discoveries, ensuring durability and protection against moderate elements.
• Ideal for trips or school excursions, due to its lightness and ease of packing, as well as its ability to keep children warm and protected.

Features:

• Full-length front zipper design that facilitates easy on/off and allows for adjustable ventilation according to conditions and activity level.
• Incorporates a zippered chest pocket, perfect for securing small valuables or essentials.
• Zippered side pockets to keep hands warm or securely store small items during activities.
• Reflective detail to improve visibility in low-light conditions, increasing the safety of young people outdoors.
• Features binding at the collar and cuffs that not only provides a neat aesthetic finish but also enhances durability and comfort in these contact areas.
• Center back length of 19.0 inches / 48.3 cm, providing adequate coverage for the youth audience it targets.
• Made with a durable water-repellent (DWR) finish without PFAS, helping to protect from light rain and moisture without using persistent perfluorinated and polyfluorinated chemicals.
• Unisex design specific for youth, ensuring a comfortable and appropriate fit for a wide range of explorers.

Materials:

• Main fabric of 100% polyester microfleece, which provides exceptional warmth with a very soft and comfortable feel, as well as being lightweight, breathable (facilitating sweat wicking), and quick-drying, ideal for dynamic activities. This material is also known for its durability and resistance to pilling.
• Components with Omni-Shade™ Perfecta Plus II 100% nylon, likely used in reinforcement areas or as part of the design, integrating the brand's sun protection technology. This technology effectively blocks UVA and UVB solar radiation, helping to prevent sunburn and long-term skin damage.

Eco-Certificates and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• The jacket is designed with a PFAS-free DWR finish (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances), reducing environmental impact by avoiding "persistent chemicals."
• bluesign® System Partner: The brand is a partner of the bluesign® system, which signifies a commitment to sustainable textile manufacturing, ensuring products are made with responsible resource use and minimal impact on people and the environment.
• Restricted Substances List (RSL): The brand adheres to an RSL to control and limit the use of potentially harmful chemicals in its products, ensuring greater safety for the consumer and the environment.
• Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP): The brand implements these standards to ensure fair and safe conditions in its supply chain, as well as responsible manufacturing practices.
• The brand uses the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) to measure and improve the environmental performance of its suppliers' facilities.
• Social and labor conditions in the supply chain are assessed using the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP).
• Columbia is a member of the AFIRM Group, collaborating to reduce the use and impact of harmful substances in the textile and footwear industry supply chain.
• Participation in the Clean by Design program by the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), which focuses on implementing resource efficiency improvements in supply chain factories.
• The brand may use solution dyeing (Dope Dye / "Colored with Less Water") for some of its polyester materials, a process that significantly reduces water, energy, and chemical consumption compared to traditional dyeing methods.
• Additionally, Columbia Sportswear participates in various global initiatives and collaborations to promote sustainability in the textile industry and protect the environment, including its membership in the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps and its alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). It maintains a material traceability program, has signed the Transparency Pledge, and publishes a Supply Chain Transparency Statement. It also uses Open Supply Hub and supports conservation and water access projects through partnerships with organizations like Conservation International, Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, and European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA).