Hikebound Ii Jacket men's extended

Usage:

• Specifically designed for hiking and trekking, offering protection and comfort on mountain trails and single or multi-day excursions.
• Ideal as an everyday waterproof jacket in urban environments, protecting you from rain and wind during your daily commutes.
• Perfect for travel and active tourism, where its lightness and versatility make it an essential garment for changing climates and outdoor activities.
• Recommended for a wide range of outdoor activities such as camping, forest walks, or any adventure where a reliable barrier against the elements is needed.

Features:

• Omni-Tech™ technology offering high-performance waterproof and breathable protection, blocking water entry while allowing body vapor to escape to keep you dry inside and out.
• Construction with fully sealed seams complementing the waterproof technology, ensuring no entry points for water at fabric junctions.
• Adjustable storm hood with peripheral drawcord, allowing for a precise and personalized fit for maximum facial protection without sacrificing visibility.
• Side zip pockets and a waterproof chest pocket, providing secure and easily accessible storage for valuables like your phone or wallet.
• Adjustable cuffs with velcro flaps allowing a secure closure over gloves or wrist, preventing cold and water from entering.
• Adjustable lower hem with drawcord to cinch the jacket to the body, blocking drafts and improving body heat retention.
• Abrasion-resistant chin guard that prevents zipper chafing, increasing comfort when the jacket is fully zipped.
• Universal Classic Fit offering comfortable range of motion, ideal for layering with other clothing without feeling restricted.
• Center back length of 78.7 cm (31.0 inches) providing extended coverage over the lower back and hips for added protection.

Materials:

• Outer shell made of 100% polyester plain weave with Omni-Tech™ technology, a 2-layer construction combining a robust, abrasion-resistant outer layer with an interior laminated microporous waterproof and breathable membrane. This membrane prevents water molecules from passing through from the outside, but allows sweat vapor molecules to escape, ensuring total waterproofness without sacrificing thermal comfort.
• Inner lining of 100% polyester fine mesh which enhances breathability by creating an air space between the body and the outer layer, facilitating air circulation and moisture wicking. Additionally, its soft feel prevents the jacket from sticking to the skin, increasing comfort during physical activity.

Ecological Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• bluesign® System Partner: Columbia is a bluesign® partner, a standard that ensures textile products are manufactured safely and sustainably. This involves production with the lowest possible impact on people and the environment, ensuring responsible resource use and the elimination of hazardous substances from the start of the process.
• Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP): The production of this jacket takes place in factories that must comply with Columbia's code of conduct, which covers rigorous standards on fair labor practices, safe and healthy working conditions, and responsible environmental management.
• Chemical Substance Control through its Restricted Substances List (RSL) and its membership in the AFIRM Group, ensuring that the materials in this product comply with the strictest global regulations for chemical safety and the protection of consumers and the environment.
• Additionally, the brand promotes sustainability in its supply chain through programs such as the Higg Index (FEM) to measure the environmental impact of factories and the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP) to unify social and labor audits.
• As part of its commitment to climate action and responsible innovation, Columbia participates in key industry alliances such as the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps and the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), promoting emissions reduction and the use of cleaner processes like solution dyeing.
• The brand demonstrates its commitment to transparency through the publication of its supplier list on Open Supply Hub (OSH) and its adherence to the Transparency Pledge, and actively supports environmental conservation through partnerships with organizations such as the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) and the Planet Water Foundation.