Leslie Falls Short Ii women's

Usage:

• Ideal for hiking and trekking, offering comfort and protection on routes of varying intensity and variable conditions.
• Perfect for outdoor adventures and excursions, where stain resistance and water repellency are key to staying protected and comfortable.
• Designed for daily use and casual activities thanks to its comfort and versatile style, easily adapting from the mountains to a more urban environment.
• Suitable for travel, combining technical functionality with a design that adapts to different environments and movement needs.
• Conceived by Columbia to offer a durable and functional garment that allows the user to enjoy her activities without worrying about light weather or soiling, thanks to its specific technologies.

Features:

• Advanced Omni-Shield™ repellency that protects you against light rain and stains, keeping the pants clean and dry for longer.
• Comfortable waistband that ensures a pleasant fit throughout the day without unnecessary pressure, facilitating mobility.
• Articulated knees that provide greater freedom of movement, essential in activities like hiking or exploring uneven terrain.
• Practical side pockets for quick access to small and essential items during activity.
• Zippered security pocket to store valuables like keys or documents safely and securely.
• Adjustable hem with snap closure that allows adapting the pant length according to need or footwear, and protects against the entry of dirt or insects.
• Reinforcement detail in strategic areas for greater durability and wear resistance at high-friction points.
• Integrated multi-purpose loop, useful for hanging small accessories or light tools.
• Mid-rise cut that offers an optimal balance between coverage, comfort, and freedom of movement.
• Additional slip-in pocket for accessible and quick storage of frequently used items.
• Belt loops that allow for a personalized fit using your favorite belt for greater security and comfort.

Materials:

• Outer shell made with a blend of 94% nylon and 6% elastane. This composition provides an excellent combination of durability, lightness, and abrasion resistance thanks to nylon, while elastane provides comfortable two-way stretch for optimal freedom of movement and a body-conforming fit.
• The fabric incorporates Columbia's Omni-Shield™ technology, an advanced repellent treatment that resists the absorption of liquids and stains without affecting the fabric's inherent breathability. This allows the pants to stay cleaner and drier for longer against accidental splashes or light rain, facilitating their care and maintenance.

Eco-certificates and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• The brand is a bluesign® System Partner, which means it collaborates with a system that seeks to eliminate harmful substances from the beginning of the manufacturing process and establish controls for environmentally friendly and safe production, benefiting both the planet and consumers.
• Implements Manufacturing Practices Standards (SMP), ensuring fair and safe working conditions in its supply chain, which contributes to worker well-being and ethical production.
• Uses the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) to assess and promote the improvement of environmental performance in its manufacturing facilities, promoting the reduction of water and energy consumption and chemical use, resulting in a lower ecological impact.
• Adopts the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP) to optimize social and labor audits, allowing more resources to be allocated to improving working conditions in the industry.
• Maintains a strict Restricted Substances List (RSL) to control the use of chemicals in its products, protecting consumer health and the environment.
• As a member of the AFIRM Group, it actively collaborates to reduce the use of harmful chemical substances in the textile and footwear industry supply chain, promoting safer products for everyone.
• Participates in the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps, joining efforts with other brands in the sector to measure, plan, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to the fight against climate change.
• In some of its products, the brand uses solution dyeing processes (Dope Dye / "Colored with Less Water"), which significantly reduce water, energy, and chemical consumption compared to traditional dyeing methods, minimizing the environmental impact of the coloring process.
• Additionally, the brand is part of various industry alliances and supports sustainability and conservation projects through its participation in initiatives such as the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) - Clean by Design Program for resource efficiency, material traceability programs, the ReThreads program for garment recycling, and partnerships with organizations like the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), Planet Water Foundation, and the National Park Foundation, demonstrating a comprehensive commitment to social and environmental responsibility.