Silver Falls Ii Hooded Jacket men's

Use:

• Designed to provide lightweight and versatile warmth, this jacket is ideal for taking with you on various outdoor and urban activities, adapting to different weather conditions as an outer or mid-layer.
• Perfect for light hiking and walks (Walking), where its packability and lightness are a significant advantage for carrying it without taking up much space.
• Its casual and functional design makes it suitable for daily use in the city, offering comfort and protection against moderate cold.
• Manufactured by Columbia to offer a practical outerwear solution, which combines thermal performance with a commitment to more sustainable materials, such as its 100% recycled insulation.
• Ideal as a travel garment thanks to its ease of packing into its own side pocket, optimizing luggage space and always being ready when needed.

Features:

• Features advanced synthetic insulation made with 100% recycled polyester, offering excellent warmth with reduced weight and a lower environmental impact.
• Omni-Shield™ technology provides advanced water and stain repellency, keeping you dry and clean against light drizzles and accidental splashes.
• Partially elasticated hood that adjusts comfortably to offer additional protection against wind and cold, enhancing comfort in adverse conditions.
• Chin guard integrated at the top of the zipper to prevent chafing and increase comfort in the neck and chin area.
• Zippered side pockets, perfect for securely storing belongings or keeping hands warm.
• Cuffs with elastic finish that fit snugly around the wrists, helping to prevent cold entry and retain body heat.
• Adjustable hem with a drawcord, allowing for a personalized fit at the bottom of the jacket to block drafts and optimize heat retention.
• Packable design that allows the jacket to be stored compactly in its own side pocket, greatly facilitating its transport and storage when not in use.
• This product has been designed without intentionally added PFAs (perfluorinated and polyfluorinated substances), using a durable water-repellent treatment that is more environmentally friendly.

Materials:

• Outer shell: Fabric composed of 100% polyester, selected for its durability and lightness, acting as the first barrier of protection against external elements like wind and drizzle.
• Lining: Made of 100% polyester, a soft-touch material that lines the inside of the jacket, contributing to overall comfort and aiding in efficient moisture management to maintain dryness.
• Insulation: Filled with advanced synthetic insulation 100% recycled polyester. This material mimics the thermal properties of down, providing high body heat retention capacity even in damp conditions, while being lightweight and highly compressible for easy packing.

Eco-Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• The insulation of this jacket is made with 100% recycled polyester, an initiative that reduces reliance on virgin materials and lessens the environmental impact associated with synthetic fiber production.
• Columbia Sportswear 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, focusing on consumer safety, clean production, and responsible resource use.
• The brand follows Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP), a code of conduct for its suppliers that covers social and labor aspects, ensuring fair and safe working conditions in its production chain.
• Utilization of the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) to measure and improve the environmental performance of factories, promoting the reduction of water and energy consumption, and waste generation.
• Adherence to the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP), an initiative to reduce the duplication of social and labor audits, fostering continuous improvement of working conditions in the industry.
• Compliance with a Restricted Substances List (RSL), which limits or prohibits the use of certain chemical substances considered harmful to human health and the environment in its products.
• Columbia's Material Traceability Program aims to increase transparency and accountability in the origin of its materials, including the recycled polyester used in this product.
• Some of Columbia's supplier factories have Fair Trade Certification™, ensuring that workers receive fair wages and work in safe conditions, promoting community empowerment.
• Columbia Sportswear participates in the ReThreads Program, encouraging the collection and recycling of used clothing and footwear to give them a new life and reduce textile waste.
• The brand is a member of the AFIRM Group, collaborating with other brands to reduce the use and impact of harmful chemical substances in the apparel and footwear supply chain.
• Additionally, the brand is part of various industry alliances and supports environmental conservation, labor rights, and supply chain transparency projects through its participation in: 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). It also aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), uses Open Supply Hub (OSH), and publishes a Supply Chain Transparency Statement. Its sustainability practices are reflected in the use of Green-e® Certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and adherence to SASB reporting standards. The brand also supports foundations such as Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Conservation International, Captains For Clean Water, Ocean Conservancy, and UK National Parks.