Paracutie Ii Windbreaker women's

Use:

• Versatile protection against wind and light drizzle, ideal for maintaining comfort in changing weather conditions thanks to its windproof design and water-repellent treatment.
• Perfect for outdoor activities such as light hiking, mountain or city walks, where a lightweight and functional outer layer is required.
• Daily and urban use during spring, summer, and autumn, offering a barrier against cool morning or evening wind without sacrificing style.
• Ideal travel companion, due to its lightness and ease of packing, taking up minimal space in a suitcase or backpack.
• Designed for women seeking a technical garment that combines functionality with an attractive design, suitable for protection from the elements in natural and urban environments.

Features:

• Integrated adjustable hood that provides additional protection for the head and face against wind and light rain, allowing for a personalized fit.
• Advanced water-repellent treatment that repels water and stains, keeping the garment cleaner and drier for longer in light moisture conditions.
• Zippered side hand pockets, offering secure storage for small personal items and a warm refuge for hands.
• Elastic cuffs that fit snugly around the wrists, helping to seal out wind and cold.
• Adjustable hem with a drawcord, allowing for a personalized fit at the bottom of the jacket for greater protection and comfort.
• Chin guard that prevents chafing and irritation from the zipper, increasing comfort when wearing the jacket fully closed.
• Lightweight and easily packable design, making it a practical garment to take anywhere without taking up much space.

Materials:

• Exterior (Shell): 100% Polyester fabric, selected for its durability, lightness, and wind resistance. This material is known for its quick-drying properties and its ability to withstand wear and tear from continuous outdoor use. The weave of the fabric is designed to effectively block wind, while its advanced water-repellent treatment helps repel light rain and surface stains without compromising the overall breathability of the garment.
• Lining: 100% Polyester mesh. This lightweight mesh lining is used in the body and hood to enhance breathability and comfort, allowing air circulation and helping to manage body moisture by wicking it away from the skin.

Eco-Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• The brand is a bluesign® System Partner, indicating a commitment to sustainable textile production, minimizing environmental impact, and ensuring the safe use of chemicals throughout the supply chain. This benefits society by reducing pollution and promoting safer working conditions.
• Use of Green-e® Certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) in some of its operations, meaning the brand invests in renewable energy to offset part of its energy consumption, contributing to carbon footprint reduction.
• Implementation of Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP), which establish guidelines to ensure fair and safe working conditions, as well as responsible environmental management in its factories and suppliers.
• Participation in the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM), a standardized self-assessment tool that allows facilities to measure and improve their environmental performance in areas such as energy use, water, emissions, and waste management.
• Adoption of the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP) for social and labor audits in its supply chain, promoting standards convergence and reducing audit duplication, which improves efficiency and impact on labor conditions.
• Maintenance of a Restricted Substances List (RSL), which prohibits or limits the use of certain hazardous chemicals in its products, ensuring consumer and environmental safety.
• Implementation of a Materials Traceability Program that seeks to improve transparency and accountability in the origin of materials used in its products.
• The brand works with some supplier factories that have Fair Trade Certification, ensuring that workers receive fair wages and work in safe conditions, benefiting local communities.
• Some supplier factories participate in the Carbon Leadership Project, focused on reducing carbon emissions in manufacturing processes.
• Columbia Sportswear is part of the AFIRM Group, collaborating with other brands to reduce the use and impact of harmful chemicals in the textile and footwear industry supply chain.
• It is a member of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps, committing to measure, plan, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with global climate goals.
• Collaborates with the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) through the Clean by Design program, which focuses on improving resource efficiency (water, energy, chemicals) in textile production facilities.
• Additionally, the brand demonstrates a relevant commitment to sustainability and transparency through its participation in: the Transparency Pledge for the apparel and footwear supply chain; adherence to the Turkmen Cotton Pledge by Responsible Sourcing Network (although not applicable to this polyester product, it shows a broader commitment to responsible sourcing); the AAFA & FLA Apparel & Footwear Industry Commitment to Responsible Recruitment to promote ethical hiring practices; membership in the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) which funds conservation projects; adherence to SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board) reporting standards for sustainability information disclosure; publication of the Supply Chain Transparency Statement (complying with California SB 657 and UK Modern Slavery Act); alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs); and use of Open Supply Hub (OSH) to improve supply chain transparency. The brand also supports environmental conservation and clean water access projects through partnerships with Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Conservation International, Captains For Clean Water, Ocean Conservancy, and UK National Parks, in addition to supporting community initiatives like Transition Projects and the Collegiate Outdoor Recreation Program and empowerment programs like RISE (formerly HERproject).