Silver Ridge Utility Ss Shirt women's

Use:

• Primarily designed for hiking and outdoor activities in warm, sunny climates, where sun protection and moisture management are crucial for comfort and safety.
• Ideal for trips to destinations with high sun exposure or for summer explorations, thanks to its technical fabric that protects the skin and maintains freshness.
• Conceived by Columbia as a versatile garment that combines technical functionality with a commitment to sustainability, being made from recycled materials, for women seeking performance and environmental responsibility.
• Perfect for daily use during the summer season or in environments where a lightweight, breathable, and quick-drying shirt is required.
• Its design and features make it suitable for light water activities or situations where one might come into contact with moisture, as its fabric helps evaporate sweat quickly.

Features:

• Omni-Shade™ Broad Spectrum technology with Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) 50, which effectively blocks harmful UVA and UVB rays, helping to prevent sunburn and long-term skin damage.
• Omni-Wick™ moisture-wicking system, which actively pulls moisture away from the body and disperses it across the fabric surface for rapid evaporation, keeping the wearer dry and comfortable.
• Made with recycled material, demonstrating Columbia's effort to reduce the environmental impact in the manufacturing of its products.
• Integrated ventilation system, designed to improve airflow and breathability, especially useful during intense activities or in hot climates.
• A practical chest pocket, offering a secure and easily accessible space to store small essentials.
• Center back length of 63.5cm, providing adequate coverage.
• Relaxed fit that offers greater comfort and freedom of movement, ideal for activities requiring a wide range of motion.

Materials:

• Main fabric: 100% recycled polyester. This material is characterized by being lightweight, durable, and quick-drying. Being recycled, it contributes to the reduction of plastic waste and lower consumption of virgin resources. Polyester offers good durability and wrinkle resistance, making the garment easy to care for and transport. Additionally, its fibers are effective in moisture management, complementing the Omni-Wick™ technology for rapid sweat evaporation and maintaining a feeling of freshness.

Eco-certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• The brand is a bluesign® System Partner, meaning it collaborates with a system that aims to eliminate harmful substances from the beginning of the manufacturing process and establishes controls for safe and sustainable textile production, minimizing the impact on people and the environment.
• Compliance with a Restricted Substances List (RSL), ensuring that products are free from chemicals that could be harmful to users and the ecosystem.
• Application of Manufacturing Practices Standards (SMP), which Columbia uses to promote fair, safe, and ethical working conditions throughout its supply chain, conducting audits to ensure compliance.
• Use of the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) in some of its associated manufacturing facilities to measure and improve the environmental performance of factories, focusing on areas such as energy use, water, emissions, and waste management.
• Participation in the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP), an initiative that seeks to reduce the duplication of social and labor audits, promoting a single, efficient standard for assessing working conditions.
• Some of Columbia's supplier factories have Fair Trade Certification, which guarantees that social, economic, and environmental standards are met that benefit workers and their communities.
• Additionally, the brand is involved in multiple sustainability and transparency initiatives, including the Material Traceability Program and the use of Open Supply Hub (OSH) to improve supply chain visibility. It is part of the AFIRM Group for chemical management and the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps to address climate change. It publishes its Supply Chain Transparency Statement and aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and SASB reporting standards. It also supports programs like RISE (formerly HERproject) for the empowerment of women workers and collaborates with organizations such as Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Conservation International, and the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA).