Silver Ridge Utility Convertible Pant men's

Use:

• Designed for hiking and outdoor activities where adaptability to changing conditions is key.
• Perfect for sporting adventures, camping, and trail exploration thanks to its versatility and comfort.
• Its ability to convert into shorts makes it ideal for variable climates or for transitioning from high activity moments to rest.
• Manufactured by Columbia to offer a practical and functional solution that combines sun protection and moisture management in a single garment.
• Suitable for summer and trail activities, where lightness and breathability are important.

Features:

• Omni-Shade™ technology with broad-spectrum UPF 50 sun protection, which blocks harmful UVA and UVB rays to protect the skin during long sun exposures.
• Omni-Wick™ technology that wicks moisture away from the body to keep the user dry and comfortable, accelerating evaporation.
• Made with recycled material, reflecting the brand's commitment to sustainability.
• Partially elastic waistband that provides a comfortable and adaptable fit for different body types.
• Integrated removable belt for a secure and customizable fit, which can be removed if not needed.
• Multiple functional pockets: side pockets for quick access, a zippered security pocket for valuables, and a cargo pocket with Velcro closure for greater storage capacity.
• Reinforcement detail in strategic areas for greater durability and wear resistance in demanding activities.
• Back pockets that offer additional space for storing belongings.
• Zip-off legs that allow the long pants to be quickly and easily transformed into shorts, offering two garments in one.
• Active Fit that conforms to the body allowing total freedom of movement, ideal for dynamic activities.

Materials:

• Made with Silver Ridge™ ripstop fabric composed of 100% recycled polyester, a lightweight, durable, and quick-drying material. Although the weight or denier is not specified, its ripstop nature gives it tear resistance, ideal for outdoor use. Recycled polyester contributes to waste reduction and lower environmental impact.

Eco-Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• The use of recycled material in its construction underscores the brand's effort to reduce dependence on virgin resources and lessen the environmental impact of its production.
• The brand is a bluesign® System Partner, indicating a commitment to sustainable textile manufacturing, seeking to minimize environmental impact and ensure responsible use of resources, consumer and worker safety, and reduction of emissions to water and air throughout the supply chain.
• Columbia follows a Restricted Substances List (RSL) to control and restrict the use of hazardous chemicals in its products, protecting consumer health and the environment.
• In some of its products, the brand implements Solution Dyeing (Dope Dye / "Colored with Less Water") processes, which significantly reduce water, energy, and chemical consumption compared to traditional dyeing methods.
• The brand applies Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP), a code of conduct for its suppliers that addresses labor rights, safe and fair working conditions, and environmental compliance.
• Columbia uses the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) to measure and improve the environmental performance of factories in its supply chain, and adheres to the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP) to promote fair and safe working conditions.
• Some of Columbia's supplier factories have Fair Trade Certification, ensuring that workers receive fair wages and work in adequate conditions, and may also participate in the Carbon Leadership Project, focused on reducing carbon emissions.
• Columbia invests in Green-e® Certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to offset a portion of the energy used in its operations, supporting renewable energy generation.
• Additionally, the brand is part of various industry alliances and supports environmental conservation, labor rights, and supply chain transparency projects through its participation in: AFIRM Group (chemical management), Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps (climate action), Apparel Impact Institute (AII) - Clean by Design Program (improvement of manufacturing processes), the ReThreads Program (clothing recycling), and RISE (formerly HERproject, empowerment of women workers).
• The brand is also committed to the Turkmen Cotton Pledge (responsible cotton sourcing) and the AAFA & FLA Apparel & Footwear Industry Commitment to Responsible Recruitment. It publishes its Supply Chain Transparency Statement, aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), uses the Open Supply Hub (OSH), and maintains a Materials Traceability Program for greater transparency.
• Columbia also demonstrates its commitment to sustainability and the community through its adherence to SASB reporting standards and partnerships with organizations such as Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Conservation International, and the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), among others.