Sequoia Grove Full Zip Fleece men's

Use:

• Ideal for everyday wear, as a versatile layer in cool weather or as a lightweight garment for low-intensity outdoor activities.
• Perfect for urban commutes, providing warmth without excessive bulk and maintaining a casual style.
• An excellent option for leisure and relaxation, whether at home, around a campfire, or during leisurely walks, thanks to its cozy fleece fabric.
• Suitable for light hiking and walks (Walking, Urban life), offering thermal comfort and freedom of movement as part of a layering system.
• Manufactured by Columbia to be a reliable and durable fleece garment that combines functionality with a timeless style, being a fundamental piece in the wardrobe of any outdoor enthusiast and for daily comfort.

Features:

• Full-zip closure that allows for easy ventilation and versatility when dressing, facilitating its use as a mid-layer or outer layer depending on the temperature.
• Zippered hand pockets that offer secure storage for personal items such as keys, phone, or wallet, keeping them protected during movement.
• Elastic binding at the collar for a comfortable and snug fit that helps retain heat and protect from wind.
• Elastic binding at cuffs and hem that seals out cold and improves body heat retention, ensuring a firm and comfortable fit.
• Center back length of 28.0 inches (71.1 cm), providing adequate coverage and protection in the lumbar area.
• Regular Fit: a universal and looser cut that facilitates comfort and range of motion, allowing for layering underneath if necessary.

Materials:

• Shell made with 100% Recycled Polyester fleece fabric, a synthetic fiber derived from petroleum that, when recycled, contributes to reducing environmental impact compared to virgin polyester. This material is known for its warmth, lightness, and quick-drying capability.

Eco-Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• Made with recycled content, specifically using 100% Recycled Polyester for the shell fabric, which reduces reliance on virgin resources and lessens the environmental impact of production.
• Columbia is a bluesign® System Partner, meaning it collaborates with a system that seeks to optimize sustainability throughout the entire textile supply chain, from material chemistry to the final product, promoting safety for workers, consumers, and the environment.
• The brand follows Manufacturing Practices Standards (SMP) that govern labor conditions, health, safety, and environmental impact in its partner factories, aiming for ethical and responsible production.
• The brand is committed to the Restricted Substances List (RSL) to control and limit the use of potentially harmful chemicals in its products, ensuring consumer and environmental safety.
• The Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) is used in some of its facilities to measure and improve the environmental performance of factories, fostering resource efficiency and emissions reduction.
• The brand participates in the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP) to assess labor and social conditions in its supply chain, seeking convergence of standards and continuous improvement.
• Implements a Material Traceability Program to enhance transparency and accountability in the origin of its components.
• Additionally, the brand is part of various industry alliances and supports environmental conservation projects, labor rights, and supply chain transparency through its participation in: AFIRM Group, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps, Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) - Clean by Design Program, Transparency Pledge, AAFA & FLA Apparel & Footwear Industry Commitment to Responsible Recruitment, and European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA).
• Columbia adheres to SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board) reporting standards, publishes its Supply Chain Transparency Statement (complying with California SB 657 and UK Modern Slavery Act), and aligns its efforts with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), also using Open Supply Hub (OSH) for transparency.
• The brand also demonstrates its commitment to social well-being and conservation through partnerships with organizations such as 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.