Sandier Short women's

Use:

• Perfect for hiking and trekking in warm climates, offering comfort and performance on long journeys.
• Designed by Columbia to offer superior freedom of movement during outdoor activities such as trail exploration or light mountaineering.
• Ideal for adventure travel and exploration where lasting comfort and garment versatility are crucial.
• Developed for the adventurer seeking technical and reliable equipment without sacrificing style on her nature getaways.
• Their functionality also makes them suitable for outdoor leisure activities such as nature walks or camping, demonstrating their versatility.

Features:

• Incorporate Omni-Shield™ advanced water and stain repellent technology that resists liquid absorption and stains, keeping you clean and dry in light drizzle.
• Made with a 2-way stretch fabric that provides excellent freedom of movement, crucial for uneven terrain and dynamic activities.
• Feature side hand pockets, offering practical and accessible storage for small essential items.
• Include a zippered security pocket, ideal for securely storing valuables during your adventures.
• Waistband with belt loops and button closure with zip fly, ensuring a firm and traditional fit.
• Women's specific design, with an active mid-rise cut that ensures an optimized fit for the female anatomy and comfort in motion.
• Inseam length of 13 cm (5 inches), offering balanced coverage and facilitating ventilation.

Materials:

• Main fabric: Summiteer Lite composed of 94% nylon and 6% elastane. This blend offers excellent durability and abrasion resistance thanks to nylon, while elastane provides the necessary elasticity for total freedom of movement. It is a lightweight and quick-drying fabric, ideal for outdoor activities.
• Omni-Shield™ treatment: Applied to the Summiteer Lite fabric, this technology provides advanced water repellency and stain resistance without significantly affecting breathability, keeping the garment cleaner and drier for longer.

Eco-Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• Columbia is a bluesign® System Partner, meaning it collaborates with this standard to ensure textile products are manufactured with responsible resource use and the lowest possible impact on people and the environment, including chemical management.
• Production adheres to Columbia's Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP), which establish guidelines for fair and safe working conditions, as well as environmental management in factories.
• The Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) is used in manufacturing facilities to measure and improve environmental performance, addressing areas such as energy and water use, emissions, and waste management.
• The Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP) is applied to assess and improve social and labor conditions in the supply chain, promoting standards convergence and reducing audit duplication.
• The brand complies with a Restricted Substances List (RSL) to control and limit the use of potentially harmful chemical substances in its products, protecting consumers and the environment.
• Columbia 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.
• Through its Materials Traceability Program, Columbia seeks to improve visibility and accountability in the origin of its raw materials.
• The brand supports Solution Dyeing (Dope Dye / "Colored with Less Water") in certain products, a process that significantly reduces water and energy consumption compared to traditional dyeing methods, contributing to a smaller water and energy footprint.
• Participation in the Apparel Impact Institute's (Aii) Clean by Design program, which focuses on implementing resource efficiency improvements in textile factories to reduce environmental impact.
• Additionally, Columbia demonstrates its commitment to sustainability by adhering to principles such as the Turkmen Cotton Pledge (against forced labor), the AAFA & FLA Apparel & Footwear Industry Commitment to Responsible Recruitment, and the publication of its Supply Chain Transparency Statement. The company also aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), uses Open Supply Hub (OSH) for supply chain transparency, and reports according to SASB standards.
• The brand is part of industry alliances such as the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps and supports environmental conservation and water access projects through its participation in the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) and partnerships with foundations like Planet Water Foundation and National Park Foundation.