Meridian Creek Hoodie men's

Use:

• The Meridian Creek™ sweatshirt has been designed by Columbia as an essential and versatile garment, ideal for daily use and informal activities thanks to its classic crew neck design.
• Its existence responds to the need for a comfortable and stylish layer that can be worn alone or combined with other garments, adapting to different situations and temperate climates.
• Columbia manufactures it seeking to offer a practical and durable clothing solution, that combines the comfort of cotton with the resistance of polyester, to accompany the user in their moments of leisure and relaxation.
• Perfect for seasonal transitions, as a light layer on cool days or as a comfortable garment for being at home, reflecting an active yet relaxed lifestyle.
• Designed for those who value functional simplicity and quality from a brand with experience in outdoor apparel, translated into a timeless staple of the men's wardrobe.

Features:

• It features a classic crew neck design, which provides a timeless style and ease of pairing with other garments, making it a versatile option for multiple occasions.
• It incorporates a ribbed collar that ensures a comfortable and snug fit around the neck, maintaining its shape and contributing to overall comfort.
• The cuffs are also ribbed, which allows them to fit gently on the wrists, preventing the sleeves from sliding and offering a neat finish.
• The hem has a ribbed finish, offering a secure fit at the waist that helps keep the garment in place and improve heat retention.
• It has a practical loop at the upper back, a functional detail that makes it easy to hang the sweatshirt without deforming the collar.
• With a center back length of 72.4 cm (28.5 inches), it offers adequate coverage and a balanced cut for the male silhouette.

Materials:

• The outer layer of the sweatshirt is made from a blend of 60% cotton and 40% polyester. Cotton provides softness to the touch, natural breathability, and comfort for prolonged use, while polyester contributes to the garment's durability, wrinkle resistance, and facilitates faster drying compared to pure cotton, maintaining its shape better after washing.
• The ribbing on the collar, cuffs, and hem is made from a composition of 58% cotton, 39% polyester, and 3% elastane. This specific combination allows these areas to maintain their shape and elasticity, offering a comfortable and adaptable fit without losing structure; the 3% elastane provides the necessary flexibility for a good fit and shape recovery.

Eco-Certificates and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• This product, as it contains cotton, aligns with the brand's commitment as a signatory of the Turkmen Cotton Pledge (Responsible Sourcing Network), which seeks to eradicate forced labor in the Turkmenistan cotton industry, promoting more ethical sourcing of this raw material.
• As a bluesign® System Partner, Columbia collaborates with this standard to optimize sustainability in its textile supply chain, seeking to reduce environmental impact and ensure the safe use of chemicals from material manufacturing to the final product, benefiting the environment and consumers.
• The brand implements a Restricted Substances List (RSL), a list of restricted chemical substances that guides the development of its products to ensure they are safe for users and minimize the environmental impact of chemicals used in their production.
• Columbia has Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP) that establish minimum requirements for its suppliers in areas such as labor rights, health and safety, and environmental management, auditing factories to ensure compliance.
• Additionally, the brand demonstrates a comprehensive commitment to sustainability through its participation in various initiatives and partnerships: transparency and social responsibility (Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP), Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM), Materials Traceability Program, Fair Trade Certification in some factories, Transparency Pledge, AAFA & FLA Apparel & Footwear Industry Commitment to Responsible Recruitment, Publication of the Supply Chain Transparency Statement, Use of Open Supply Hub (OSH)), environmental and product commitments (Green-e® Certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), Solution Dyeing, ReThreads Program, AFIRM Group, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps, Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) - Clean by Design Program), its alignment with global frameworks (Adherence to SASB reporting standards, Alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)), and various collaborations for conservation and well-being (European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Conservation International, Captains For Clean Water, Ocean Conservancy, UK National Parks, Transition Projects).