Sweater Weather Full Zip Ii women's

Use:

• Ideal for daily use during colder seasons, providing essential and comfortable warmth to face the day-to-day.
• Perfect as a versatile outer layer on mild days or as an effective mid-layer under a jacket in more intense cold conditions, adapting to various thermal needs.
• Suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and nature walks, where its fabric offers warmth without restricting movement.
• Excellent for casual outings, running errands, or simply relaxing at home, thanks to its soft touch and cozy design.
• Designed by Columbia as a fundamental fleece garment in the winter wardrobe, seeking to offer reliability, comfort, and versatility to the user.

Features:

• Full-zip design that facilitates layering and allows for adaptable ventilation according to weather conditions.
• Made with a warm and stretchy fleece fabric that offers excellent heat retention and freedom of movement for various activities.
• Includes a chin guard that prevents chafing and increases comfort when the zipper is fully closed.
• Adjustable drawcord hem that allows the garment to be cinched to block cold entry and customize the fit.
• Zippered side pockets to securely store personal items such as keys or a phone.
• Extended zipper pulls that facilitate use, even with gloves.
• Elastic binding at the collar that improves comfort and fit around the neck.
• Cuffs with elastic binding that help keep sleeves in place and seal out cold air.
• "Regular Fit" cut, a universal and loose fit that provides comfortable range of motion.
• Center back length of 63.5 cm, offering adequate coverage.

Materials:

• Made entirely of 100% Polyester. This synthetic material is selected for its durability, resistance to wrinkles and shrinkage, and its ability to retain heat even in damp conditions. Additionally, polyester facilitates quick drying, which is advantageous for outdoor activities or in variable climates. Soft to the touch, it provides a comfortable wearing experience.

Ecological Certificates and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• Commitment to a Restricted Substances List (RSL) which ensures that products are free from harmful chemicals, protecting both the consumer and the environment during their manufacture and use.
• Adoption of Manufacturing Practices Standards (SMP), auditing and ensuring fair and safe conditions throughout its supply chain, which benefits workers and promotes ethical production.
• Participation in the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM), a tool that allows factories to measure and improve their environmental performance, contributing to reducing the ecological impact of textile production.
• Use of the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP) to assess and improve labor conditions in factories, promoting respect for human and labor rights.
• The brand is a bluesign® System Partner, which implies a commitment to sustainable textile production, minimizing environmental impact and ensuring the safe use of chemicals throughout the supply chain.
• Acquisition of Green-e® Certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), demonstrating an effort to offset its energy consumption with renewable sources and reduce its carbon footprint.
• Implementation of a Materials Traceability Program that seeks to improve transparency and accountability in the origin of the materials used, such as the polyester in this garment.
• The brand participates in initiatives such as the ReThreads Program for garment recycling, the RISE project for the empowerment of female workers, and is a member of the AFIRM Group for chemical substance management.
• Additionally, Columbia is part of various industry alliances such as the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps and the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) - Clean by Design Program. It supports environmental conservation and labor rights projects through its adherence to the Transparency Pledge, the commitment to the AAFA & FLA Apparel & Footwear Industry Commitment to Responsible Recruitment, and its partnership with organizations such as EOCA, Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, and Conservation International. The company aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and uses Open Supply Hub (OSH) for its supply chain transparency.