Powder Lite Ii Hooded Jacket youth boys

Use:

• Designed to keep young adventurers warm and dry during outdoor activities such as hiking and trekking in cool or variable climates.
• Ideal for daily use during mid-seasons and mild winter, as a jacket for school, playing during recess, or for casual outings.
• Offers light and effective protection against wind and drizzle, thanks to its water-resistant fabric and adjustable hood, allowing children to enjoy the outdoors with greater comfort.
• Manufactured by Columbia with the aim of providing a versatile garment that combines warmth, lightness, and durability, adapted to the needs of active children and ensuring their protection in various moderate weather conditions.

Features:

• Omni-Heat™ reflective thermal lining: This technology with small silver dots reflects and retains body heat, increasing thermal efficiency without adding bulk and maintaining breathability to prevent overheating, which translates into superior warmth and prolonged comfort.
• Thermarator™ 100% recycled polyester insulation: Offers lightweight warmth similar to down, maintaining its insulating properties even when wet, which ensures comfort in cold and damp conditions and contributes to sustainability.
• Water-resistant fabric with PFAS-free DWR finish: The Storm-Lite DP II exterior repels moisture and light drizzle, keeping the user dry, and does so more sustainably by not using perfluorinated and polyfluorinated substances in its water-repellent treatment.
• Adjustable and fixed storm hood: Provides additional protection for the head and face against wind and light precipitation, improving comfort in adverse weather conditions.
• Chin guard: Prevents zipper chafing on the chin, offering greater comfort, especially when the jacket is fully zipped.
• Zippered hand pockets: Allow for secure storage of small items or keeping hands warm.
• Adjustable drawcord hem: Allows for cinching the bottom of the jacket for a custom fit, helping to seal out cold and wind.
• Lightweight design: Facilitates mobility and comfort, allowing children to move freely without feeling weighed down by a heavy garment.
• Youth-specific fit: The sizing and cut are designed to fit children's body proportions, ensuring a comfortable and functional fit.

Materials:

• Shell: Storm-Lite DP II 100% polyester, a lightweight yet robust fabric that provides durability and wear resistance, ideal for active children's use. It is treated with a PFAS-free durable water repellent (DWR) finish, which helps repel surface moisture without resorting to environmentally persistent perfluorinated chemicals.
• Lining: Omni-Heat™ Reflective lining 100% polyester, with silver dot technology that reflects body heat for greater thermal retention without sacrificing breathability, keeping the interior comfortable and helping to regulate temperature.
• Insulation: Thermarator™ 100% recycled polyester, an advanced synthetic insulation that mimics the warmth and compressibility of down, but with the advantage of retaining heat even in damp conditions. Its composition with 100% recycled fibers helps reduce the product's environmental impact.

Eco-Certificates and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• This product features Thermarator™ insulation made with 100% recycled polyester and a PFAS-free durable water repellent (DWR) treatment (perfluorinated and polyfluorinated substances), reflecting Columbia's commitment to reducing environmental impact and using safer chemicals.
• The brand is a bluesign® System Partner, meaning it collaborates with a system that seeks sustainable textile solutions, optimizing resource use and minimizing impact on people and the environment during material manufacturing. This translates into safer products and a cleaner supply chain.
• Columbia applies Manufacturing Practices Standards (SMP) and uses tools like the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) and the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP) to audit and improve environmental performance and labor conditions in its supply chain, seeking more efficient and ethical factories.
• The company maintains a Restricted Substances List (RSL), which aligns with industry standards such as those of the AFIRM Group, to control and limit the use of potentially harmful chemicals in its products, ensuring consumer safety and environmental protection.
• Through its Material Traceability Program, Columbia seeks greater transparency and accountability in the origin of materials used in its products, such as recycled polyester.
• The brand uses Solution Dyeing (Dope Dye / "Colored with Less Water") for some of its materials, a process that significantly reduces water and energy consumption compared to traditional dyeing methods.
• Columbia has the ReThreads Program, promoting circularity by encouraging the return of used clothing and footwear for reuse or recycling.
• Additionally, the brand is part of various industry alliances and supports social and environmental sustainability projects through its participation in: AFIRM Group (chemical management), Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps (climate action), Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) - Clean by Design Program (factory efficiency), and the RISE program (empowerment of women workers). It also adheres to commitments such as the Turkmen Cotton Pledge and the AAFA & FLA Apparel & Footwear Industry Commitment to Responsible Recruitment (ethical sourcing and labor rights).
• In its commitment to transparency, Columbia publishes its Supply Chain Transparency Statement (complying with California SB 657 and the UK Modern Slavery Act), uses Open Supply Hub (OSH), and aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and SASB reporting standards.
• The brand also supports various foundations and organizations such as Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Conservation International, Captains For Clean Water, Ocean Conservancy, and UK National Parks, among others, for environmental conservation and community support.