Columbia Hike Ii Jogger youth boys

Use:

• Perfect for all types of outdoor activities, especially hiking and walks, thanks to their functional and durable design.
• Designed for summer adventures, offering comfort and flexibility in warm climates or during exercise.
• Ideal for active play and daily use by children, combining a modern jogger style with the practicality needed for their routines.
• Designed to protect from splashes and stains thanks to their special finish, keeping the child cleaner and drier during their explorations.
• Manufactured by Columbia with durability and performance in mind, for young adventurers to enjoy nature without worries.

Features:

• Advanced Omni-Shield™ repellency technology that resists liquid absorption to prevent stains and keep the garment dry and clean for longer.
• Elastic waistband that provides a comfortable and adaptable fit for a growing child.
• Adjustable waist with drawcord for a personalized and secure fit during movement.
• Side hand pockets, practical for carrying small essential items or protecting hands.
• Back pocket for additional storage.
• Elastic cuffs that offer a snug fit at the ankles, keeping the pants in place and providing a modern jogger style.
• Flexible design that accompanies the child's movements, ideal for dynamic activities.

Materials:

• Made with a fabric composed of 91% polyester and 9% elastane, seeking a balance between durability and elasticity.
• Polyester (91%): Provides durability, abrasion resistance, and quick-drying properties to the fabric, ideal for active and frequent use by children. This material is known for its lightness and ability to maintain its shape.
• Elastane (9%): Provides elasticity and flexibility to the pants, allowing for greater freedom of movement and comfort during play and physical activities. It helps the garment conform to the body without restricting.

Eco-certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• The brand is a bluesign® System Partner, meaning it collaborates with a system that seeks to eliminate harmful substances from the beginning of the manufacturing process and establishes standards for environmentally responsible and safe textile production, benefiting the environment and consumers.
• Compliance with a Restricted Substances List (RSL) to ensure final products are safe for consumers and minimize environmental chemical impact, contributing to public health and ecosystem protection.
• Use of the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) to measure and improve the environmental performance of factories in its supply chain, promoting resource efficiency and reducing the industrial ecological footprint.
• Adherence to Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP) which establish requirements for fair and safe working conditions in factories, ensuring worker well-being.
• Adoption of the Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) to reduce audit duplication and improve labor conditions in the supply chain, optimizing efforts for social compliance.
• Implementation of a Materials Traceability Program that allows tracking of product components, fostering supply chain transparency and facilitating verification of responsible sourcing.
• Membership in the AFIRM Group, collaborating with other brands to reduce the use and impact of harmful chemicals in the textile and footwear industry supply chain, protecting worker and consumer health.
• Membership in the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps, committing to measure, plan, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to the fight against climate change.
• Participation in the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) Clean by Design program to implement resource efficiency improvements (water, energy, chemicals) in factories, reducing the environmental impact of production.
• Use of solution dyeing processes (Dope Dye) in some of its products, a technique that significantly reduces water and energy consumption compared to traditional dyeing methods, decreasing the water and energy footprint of textile manufacturing.
• Promotion of circularity through the ReThreads program, which encourages the reuse and recycling of used garments, contributing to the reduction of textile waste.
• Commitment to transparency through adherence to the Transparency Pledge and publication of its Supply Chain Transparency Statement, complying with legislation such as California SB 657 and the UK Modern Slavery Act, to combat forced labor.
• Adherence to industry commitments such as the AAFA & FLA Responsible Recruitment commitment and the Turkmen Cotton Pledge (Responsible Sourcing Network), to ensure ethical practices in hiring and sourcing raw materials like cotton.
• Alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and adherence to SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board) reporting standards, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to corporate sustainability and accountability.
• Additionally, Columbia Sportswear collaborates with various organizations for environmental conservation and social well-being, including its partnership with the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Conservation International, Captains For Clean Water, Ocean Conservancy, and UK National Parks; supports programs like Transition Projects and the Collegiate Outdoor Recreation Program; and uses tools like Open Supply Hub (OSH) for transparency in its value chain.