Silver Ridge Utility Lite Plaid Ls men's

Use:

• Designed for hiking and multiple outdoor activities, especially in warm and sunny climates where protection and breathability are crucial.
• Offers superior sun protection with UPF 50 thanks to its Omni-Shade™ Broad Spectrum technology, ideal for long days under the sun.
• Keeps the user dry and comfortable during physical activity through Omni-Wick™ technology that effectively manages body moisture.
• Allows for great versatility in different weather conditions or activity levels thanks to its roll-up sleeves with securing tabs.
• Facilitates the secure transport of small essential items with its chest pockets, one of them with a velcro closure, and an interior security pocket.
• Its lightweight and quick-drying fabric makes it an excellent choice for travel, camping, and adventures where weight and volume are important.
• Helps maintain freshness during prolonged activities thanks to its odor-neutralizing fabric.

Features:

• Omni-Shade™ Broad Spectrum technology with Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) 50, which effectively blocks harmful UVA and UVB rays to protect the skin.
• Omni-Wick™ technology that disperses body moisture to accelerate evaporation, keeping the user dry and comfortable.
• Fabric with a special treatment that captures and neutralizes odors, ensuring a lasting feeling of freshness.
• Roll-up sleeves with tabs and snap buttons, allowing sleeve length adjustment according to needs and conditions.
• Multifunctional chest pockets, including one with a flap and velcro closure, for secure and easy-access storage.
• Interior security pocket, ideal for discreetly storing valuables.
• Strategic 3-point back ventilation system, that improves airflow and breathability in warm climates.
• Made with recycled content, reflecting a commitment to sustainability.
• Regular Fit that offers a universal and comfortable fit, facilitating a wide range of motion.
• Center back length: 30.0 inches (76.2 cm), providing adequate coverage.

Materials:

• Main fabric: 100% Recycled Polyester. This material is characterized by its inherent lightness, excellent durability to withstand wear and tear from outdoor activities, and a remarkable quick-drying capability essential for maintaining comfort. Additionally, it offers good breathability and is wrinkle-resistant, facilitating its care and transport. The use of recycled polyester directly contributes to the reduction of plastic waste and decreases reliance on virgin petroleum resources, supporting a more circular economy.

Eco-Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• Made with recycled content: The use of 100% recycled polyester in its construction reduces dependence on virgin resources and minimizes the environmental impact associated with the production of new materials.
• bluesign® System Partner: Columbia is a bluesign® system partner, which means it works with suppliers who meet high environmental and consumer safety standards in textile manufacturing, optimizing resource use and reducing the ecological footprint.
• Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP): The brand applies its own Standards of Manufacturing Practices to ensure fair labor conditions and responsible production in its supply chain.
• Restricted Substances List (RSL): Columbia maintains a Restricted Substances List to control and limit the use of potentially harmful chemicals in its products, protecting consumers and the environment.
• The brand actively participates in the Higg Index (using the Facility Environmental Module - FEM) and the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP) to assess and improve the environmental and social performance of factories in its supply chain.
• Additionally, Columbia is part of various industry alliances such as the AFIRM Group and the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps, and supports environmental conservation and supply chain transparency projects through its participation in initiatives like the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) - Clean by Design Program, Transparency Pledge, Turkmen Cotton Pledge, and the AAFA & FLA Apparel & Footwear Industry Commitment to Responsible Recruitment. It also collaborates with organizations such as the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, and Conservation International, and aligns its efforts with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and SASB reporting standards, using tools like Open Supply Hub (OSH) and publishing its Supply Chain Transparency Statement.