Glacial Iv 1/2 Zip women's

Use:

• This lightweight half-zip fleece has been designed by Columbia as a versatile and functional mid-layer, ideal for adding warmth without excess bulk in a wide variety of weather conditions and activities.
• It is a perfect garment for daily adventures and an active lifestyle, offering comfort and warmth both in the city and in nature, thanks to its casual design that easily combines with other garments.
• Specifically designed for outdoor activities such as hiking and walking, its fabric and cut promote freedom of movement and comfort while on the go.
• The brand has manufactured it considering the need for a functional garment that keeps the body warm and comfortable during movement, being a practical solution for those looking for an adaptable and easy-to-wear layer.
• Its main purpose is to offer a lightweight and efficient thermal barrier, made from a soft material that feels pleasant against the skin, making it a recurring choice for everyday wear.

Features:

• Features a stretch fabric that adapts to the body's movements, providing greater comfort and freedom of action during dynamic activities.
• The half-zip design allows for adjustable ventilation according to needs, facilitating body temperature regulation and making it easier to put on and take off the garment.
• Its lightweight fleece construction makes it ideal for use as a mid-layer in layering systems, or as an outer garment in temperate climates, without adding excessive weight.
• It features an active "body-skimming" fit that lightly conforms to the body to promote mobility without restriction, optimizing thermal efficiency.
• The center back length is 66.0cm, offering adequate coverage and protection in the lumbar area.
• Its versatile and casual nature allows it to be easily integrated into different outfits, for both outdoor activities and everyday casual wear.

Materials:

• It is made entirely from very lightweight 100% polyester microfleece, a synthetic material selected for its multiple technical qualities. This fabric stands out for its excellent warmth-to-weight ratio, providing remarkable thermal insulation with reduced bulk and weight. Additionally, polyester microfleece is inherently soft to the touch, which increases the feeling of comfort when wearing the garment. It offers good breathability, helping to manage body moisture by allowing water vapor to escape, and has quick-drying properties, which is beneficial during physical activities or in humid conditions. It is a durable and wear-resistant material, and generally easy to care for and maintain.

Environmental Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• The brand is a bluesign® System Partner, which means that Columbia Sportswear works with this comprehensive standard that addresses sustainability throughout the entire textile supply chain. The bluesign® system focuses on the efficient use of resources, minimizing environmental impact (water, air, chemicals), consumer safety, and occupational health and safety, promoting more responsible textile manufacturing.
• Columbia applies a Restricted Substances List (RSL) to its products, a standard that limits or prohibits the use of certain chemicals considered harmful to human health and the environment, thereby ensuring safer products for users and the planet.
• The company implements Manufacturing Practices Standards (SMP), a code of conduct that establishes minimum requirements for its suppliers in areas such as labor conditions, health and safety, and ethical treatment of workers, seeking to ensure a responsible supply chain.
• Columbia uses the Higg Index (specifically the Facility Environmental Module - FEM), a standardized self-assessment tool that allows factories to measure and improve their environmental performance in areas such as energy use, water, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste management.
• The brand participates in the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP), an initiative that seeks to reduce the duplication of social and labor audits in the supply chain, promoting convergence towards a single assessment framework to improve working conditions.
• Columbia is part of the AFIRM Group, a collaboration of brands in the textile and footwear industry that works to reduce the use and impact of harmful chemical substances in the global supply chain, promoting the use of safer chemicals.
• Solution Dyeing (Dope Dye / "Colored with Less Water") processes are applied in the manufacturing of some of its materials, a technique that significantly reduces water, energy, and chemical consumption compared to traditional dyeing methods, as the color is added to the molten polymer before the fiber is formed.
• The brand has a Material Traceability Program, striving to know the origin of its materials and improve transparency throughout its value chain.
• In some of its supplier factories, Columbia works with Fair Trade Certification, a standard that ensures fair prices, decent working conditions, and the empowerment of farmers and workers, promoting more equitable trade.
• Certain factories in its supply chain participate in the Carbon Leadership Project, an initiative focused on measuring and reducing carbon emissions in production processes.
• Through the ReThreads Program, Columbia encourages the collection and recycling of used clothing and footwear, seeking to give products a second life and reduce textile waste.
• The brand supports the RISE initiative (formerly HERproject), which focuses on empowering women workers in global supply chains through health, financial education, and gender equality programs.
• Columbia uses Green-e® Certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to offset a portion of its energy consumption with renewable energy, contributing to the reduction of its operational carbon footprint.
• Additionally, Columbia Sportswear demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through its participation in various industry alliances such as the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps and the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) with its program Clean by Design. The brand also adheres to the Transparency Pledge for the supply chain, uses Open Supply Hub (OSH), and aligns its efforts with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). It publishes a Supply Chain Transparency Statement and follows SASB reporting standards. Furthermore, it collaborates with organizations such as the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Conservation International, Captains For Clean Water, Ocean Conservancy, UK National Parks, and supports Transition Projects and the Collegiate Outdoor Recreation Program, reflecting a broad commitment to environmental conservation, water management, and community support.