Silver Ridge 3.0 Ss women's

Use:

• Ideal garment for hiking and trail activities, especially during summer months and in warm climates.
• Integrated UPF 50 sun protection, essential for long sun exposures in the mountains or any outdoor activity.
• Designed to keep the user cool and comfortable in warm climates thanks to its lightness and moisture management and ventilation technologies.
• Versatility for travel and active daily use, being easy to pack and quick-drying.
• Made by Columbia for adventurous women seeking performance, protection, and style in their outdoor garments, allowing them to fully enjoy their adventures.

Features:

• Omni-Shade™ technology with broad-spectrum UPF 50 that effectively blocks UVA and UVB rays to prevent sunburn and skin damage during sun exposure.
• Omni-Wick™ moisture-wicking system that wicks moisture away from the body for rapid evaporation, keeping you dry and comfortable even during intense activities.
• Strategically placed ventilation panels to optimize airflow and increase breathability in hot conditions, helping to maintain a cool feeling.
• Fabric with a special treatment that neutralizes odor formation, allowing for extended wear of the shirt and maintaining a fresh feeling for longer.
• Roll-up sleeves with tabs and buttons, that allow you to adjust the length according to weather conditions or activity level, offering versatility.
• Functional chest pockets to securely store small essential items during the route, such as maps, snacks, or small electronic devices.
• Classic Fit (Regular Fit): A universal and easy-to-wear cut that offers a comfortable range of motion without being too loose or too tight, adapting to different body types.
• Center back length of 67.0 cm, providing adequate coverage and protection in the lumbar area.
• Lightweight design that facilitates transport and reduces the load in the backpack, ideal for long hiking days or trips.

Materials:

• Mainly made with 100% Silver Ridge™ Ripstop nylon, a fabric known for its excellent durability and high resistance to tearing and abrasion, ideal for rugged outdoor use and demanding trails.
• The nylon used is inherently lightweight, contributing to the overall low weight of the shirt, and has quick-drying properties, crucial for maintaining comfort after rain or intense sweat, allowing the garment to dry efficiently.

Eco-Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• The brand is a bluesign® System Partner, which implies a commitment to sustainable textile manufacturing, optimizing resource use and minimizing environmental and human health impact throughout the production chain of its garments.
• Implementation of Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP), which audit and guide suppliers to ensure fair, safe, and healthy working conditions in the factories where its items are produced.
• Use of the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) to measure and improve the environmental performance of factories in its supply chain, seeking to reduce the ecological footprint of its operations.
• Adherence to the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP), a framework that seeks to promote fair and safe working conditions by converging social and labor assessment tools, reducing audit duplication.
• Compliance with a Restricted Substances List (RSL) to control and limit the use of potentially harmful chemicals in its products, ensuring consumer and environmental safety.
• The brand reports the use of Solution Dyeing (Dope Dye / "Colored with Less Water") techniques in some of its materials, a dyeing process that significantly reduces water, energy, and chemical consumption compared to traditional dyeing methods, contributing to a smaller water and chemical footprint.
• Additionally, Columbia participates in various industry initiatives and alliances such as the AFIRM Group (Apparel and Footwear International RSL Management Group), Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps, and the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) - Clean by Design Program, and adheres to standards such as the Turkmen Cotton Pledge and the AAFA & FLA Apparel & Footwear Industry Commitment to Responsible Recruitment, demonstrating a commitment to chemical management, climate action, supply chain efficiency, and responsible sourcing and recruitment. It also publishes transparency reports (complying with California SB 657 and UK Modern Slavery Act), aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), and uses the Open Supply Hub (OSH) for supply chain transparency.
• The brand supports various foundations and associations dedicated to environmental conservation and outdoor access, including the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Conservation International, Captains For Clean Water, Ocean Conservancy, and UK National Parks, in addition to supporting social projects like Transition Projects and development programs like RISE (formerly HERproject) in its supplier factories.