Tech Trail Utility Polo men's

Use:

• For hiking and trail walking, thanks to its technical and comfortable design that combines style and functionality for the outdoors.
• Ideal for water activities or in high-humidity environments, as its moisture-wicking fabric helps keep the skin dry and cool.
• Perfect as a versatile garment for everyday and urban use, offering a casual and functional style that adapts to different informal situations.
• Designed to maintain comfort and coolness during outdoor physical activities, especially in warm climates or during efforts that generate perspiration.
• As a travel polo, combining technical performance such as sun protection and moisture management with a neat and practical aesthetic for packing in a suitcase.
• Suitable for walks and excursions where both comfort in motion and protection from the elements are valued.

Features:

• Omni-Wick™ Technology: This advanced moisture-wicking system quickly moves moisture away from the body, facilitating its evaporation to keep the user dry and comfortable even during intense activities.
• Functional chest pocket: Features a practical chest pocket that includes a specific compartment for a pen, adding utility for those who need to have writing tools handy.
• Drop tail hem: The design with a slightly longer back hem provides additional coverage, offering greater comfort and protection when moving or bending over.
• Side hem vents: These openings improve freedom of movement and ventilation, contributing to greater overall comfort of the garment, especially in warm climates or during activity.
• Omni-Shade™ sun protection: Made with fabric that helps block harmful UVA and UVB rays, protecting the user's skin during prolonged sun exposure in outdoor activities.
• Active Fit: Designed with a body-skimming cut to promote mobility without being restrictive, ideal for dynamic activities.

Materials:

• Main fabric composed of 93% polyester and 7% elastane: This blend offers durability, lightness, and wrinkle resistance thanks to polyester, while elastane provides the necessary elasticity for excellent freedom of movement and a comfortable fit that adapts to the body. This type of fabric is known for its quick-drying properties and efficient moisture management, complementing the Omni-Wick™ technology.

Eco-Certificates and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• Columbia Sportswear is a bluesign® System Partner, which implies collaboration with supply chain partners to ensure that textile products are manufactured safely and sustainably, minimizing environmental impact and using resources efficiently. This system promotes a cleaner and safer textile industry for both workers and consumers.
• The brand adheres to Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP), which establish clear guidelines for its suppliers in crucial areas such as labor rights, occupational health and safety, and environmental management, thus promoting fair working conditions and responsible production processes.
• Uses a Restricted Substances List (RSL) to control and limit the use of potentially harmful chemicals in the manufacturing of its products, aiming to protect consumer health and minimize environmental impact.
• Actively participates in the Higg Index (specifically the Facility Environmental Module - FEM) and the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP), tools that allow for continuous measurement and improvement of the environmental and social performance of factories in its supply chain, promoting transparency and the adoption of best practices.
• Through its Materials Traceability Program, Columbia seeks to increase transparency and accountability regarding the origin of components used in its products, allowing for better tracking of materials throughout the value chain.
• The company invests in Green-e® Certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to offset a portion of its global energy consumption with renewable energy, thereby contributing to the reduction of its corporate carbon footprint.
• Additionally, Columbia Sportswear demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through its participation in various industry alliances and programs such as the AFIRM Group (for chemical management), the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps to address climate change, the Clean by Design program from the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) focused on resource efficiency in factories, and supports initiatives like RISE (formerly HERproject) for the empowerment and well-being of female workers in the supply chain.
• The brand also adheres to commitments such as the Transparency Pledge (Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain), the Turkmen Cotton Pledge (Responsible Sourcing Network), and the AAFA & FLA Apparel & Footwear Industry Commitment to Responsible Recruitment, reflecting an effort towards transparency and ethical labor practices.
• In its pursuit of transparency and accountability, Columbia publishes its Supply Chain Transparency Statement (complying with regulations such as California SB 657 and the UK Modern Slavery Act), aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), uses Open Supply Hub (OSH), and reports its sustainability performance according to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards.
• Columbia Sportswear also supports environmental conservation and responsible access to nature through partnerships with organizations such as the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Conservation International, Captains For Clean Water, Ocean Conservancy, and UK National Parks. Additionally, it supports community and outdoor recreation projects like Transition Projects and the Collegiate Outdoor Recreation Program.