Watertight Ii Jacket men's

Use:

• Designed to offer reliable waterproof and windproof protection during outdoor activities such as hiking, light trekking, or camping, where weather conditions can change unexpectedly.
• Perfect as a versatile outer layer for daily use and urban commutes on rainy days, keeping the user dry and comfortable without sacrificing mobility.
• Its lightweight construction and ability to be packed into its own pocket make it an ideal travel companion, taking up minimal space in a backpack or luggage.
• Functions as an excellent emergency jacket to keep handy in the car, backpack, or office, ready for unexpected showers or gusts of wind.
• Suitable for a wide range of activity levels thanks to its breathability, which helps regulate body temperature during moderate exertion.

Features:

• Omni-Tech™ technology that combines waterproofness and breathability with fully sealed seams; this means it blocks water entry from the outside (rain, snow) while allowing moisture vapor (sweat) to escape from the inside, keeping the user dry and comfortable.
• Fixed but adjustable storm hood, providing full and customizable coverage for the head and face, essential for effective protection against heavy rain and wind.
• Zippered side pockets, offering a secure and easily accessible space to store essential personal items like a mobile phone, keys, or wallet, protecting them from the elements.
• Adjustable cuffs with Velcro tabs, allowing a snug closure around the wrists to prevent cold and water entry, as well as facilitating compatibility with gloves.
• Adjustable bottom hem with an elastic drawcord, allowing the lower part of the jacket to be sealed to prevent the entry of cold drafts or splashes, optimizing body heat retention.
• Compact and lightweight design that allows the jacket to be packed and stored in one of its own side pockets, greatly facilitating its transport and storage when not in use.
• Abrasion-resistant chin guard located at the top of the front zipper, preventing chafing and irritation on the chin, increasing comfort especially when the zipper is fully closed.

Materials:

• Outer fabric (Shell): 100% Nylon Omni-Tech™ Plain Weave 2L. This is a two-layer fabric consisting of an outer layer of plain weave nylon, known for its durability and abrasion resistance, and an Omni-Tech™ waterproof/breathable membrane laminated to its interior. This construction provides a robust barrier against precipitation and wind, while also being lightweight and contributing to the jacket's packability. Omni-Tech™'s waterproofness is generally around 10,000 mm water column and its breathability around 10,000 g/m²/24h, offering a good balance for various activities.
• Inner lining: 100% Polyester Mesh. This fine mesh lining is strategically placed to enhance the overall breathability of the garment, helping air to circulate and facilitating moisture wicking away from the body. Additionally, it adds a layer of comfort when in contact with the skin or over mid-layers of clothing, preventing the sticky feeling that some waterproof membranes can cause directly on the skin.

Eco-Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• Columbia Sportswear is a bluesign® system partner, which implies a commitment to applying standards that seek more sustainable textile production, optimizing resource use, reducing impact on water and air, and improving chemical safety for workers and consumers.
• The brand follows a strict Restricted Substances List (RSL) to control and limit the use of potentially harmful chemicals in the manufacturing of its products, ensuring product safety and minimizing environmental impact.
• It implements its own Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP), designed to ensure that its products are manufactured under fair, safe, and ethical working conditions, promoting respect and well-being for workers in its supply chain.
• It uses the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM), a tool from the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, to assess and improve the environmental performance of the factories it works with, focusing on areas such as energy and water consumption, waste management, and emissions.
• Columbia participates in the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP), an initiative that seeks to reduce audit fatigue in factories through a converged assessment framework, allowing for greater investment in improving social and labor conditions.
• Through its xxReThreads Programxx, Columbia promotes circularity in the fashion industry, offering consumers the ability to return used clothing and footwear to be reused or recycled, helping to reduce textile waste.
• Additionally, Columbia Sportswear Company demonstrates a broader commitment to sustainability through its participation in various industry initiatives. These include membership in the xxAFIRM Groupxx for advanced chemical management, participation in the xxOutdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corpsxx to drive action against climate change, and implementation of the xxClean by Designxx program by the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) to improve resource efficiency in dyeing and finishing processes in factories.
• The brand also promotes transparency by adhering to the xxTransparency Pledgexx, publishing its xxSupply Chain Transparency Statementxx (in line with legislation such as California SB 657 and the UK Modern Slavery Act), and using xxOpen Supply Hub (OSH)xx to improve traceability. It commits to the xxAAFA & FLA Apparel & Footwear Industry Commitment to Responsible Recruitmentxx to ensure ethical hiring practices and supports worker empowerment programs like xxRISE (formerly HERproject)xx.
• Columbia aligns its sustainability efforts with global frameworks such as the xxUN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)xx and reports its performance following the xxSASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board) reporting standardsxx. Furthermore, it actively collaborates with numerous organizations dedicated to environmental conservation and community support, including the xxEuropean Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA)xx, xxPlanet Water Foundationxx, xxNational Park Foundationxx, xxConservation Internationalxx, xxCaptains For Clean Waterxx, xxOcean Conservancyxx, and xxUK National Parksxx, and supports programs like xxTransition Projectsxx and the xxCollegiate Outdoor Recreation Programxx.