Skien Valley Hoodie men's

Use:

• Perfect for summer hiking and mountain adventures, thanks to its UPF 50 sun protection and advanced cooling and moisture management technologies.
• Ideal for walks and outdoor activities where effective protection against sun rays and optimal perspiration control are required, keeping the skin cool and dry.
• Suitable for environments where insects can be a nuisance, as it incorporates Insect Shield® technology for durable repellency.
• As a light and versatile layer for physical exercise, offering breathability and comfort thanks to its technical fabric.
• Designed to offer superior comfort in moderate to high heat conditions, leveraging its sweat-activated cooling capability and efficient moisture wicking.

Features:

• Incorporates Omni-Shade™ Broad Spectrum UPF 50 technology, which provides excellent protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays, helping to prevent sunburn and skin damage during prolonged sun exposure.
• Features Omni-Freeze™ technology, an advanced cooling system that activates with sweat to lower fabric temperature and provide an immediate and lasting cool sensation next to the skin.
• Omni-Wick™ technology effectively manages moisture, rapidly wicking it away from the body to the fabric's surface where it evaporates, keeping the user dry and comfortable even during intense activities.
• Has thumbholes in the cuffs, a functional detail that helps keep sleeves in place and offers additional hand coverage when needed.
• Features binding at the hood, cuffs, and hem, which not only enhances the garment's durability but also gives it a cleaner, more streamlined finish.
• Is equipped with Insect Shield® technology, an effective and long-lasting insect repellent treatment bonded to the fabric, protecting against mosquitoes, ticks, and other insects.

Materials:

• The garment is made from a blend of 89% Polyester and 11% Elastane, a combination carefully selected to optimize performance, durability, and comfort in outdoor activities.
• Polyester, as the main component, is a synthetic material known for its high resistance to wear, wrinkles, and shrinkage, as well as its efficient quick-drying capability. These properties make the hoodie lightweight, robust, and ideal for active use, and its fibers are fundamental for the functioning of moisture management technologies like Omni-Wick™.
• Elastane, which constitutes 11% of the fabric, provides notable elasticity and flexibility to the garment, resulting in excellent freedom of movement and a fit that comfortably adapts to the body's shape without restrictions, crucial for dynamic activities such as hiking or adventure.
• This combined fabric is not only light and breathable but also treated with Insect Shield® technology, which offers effective insect repellency without adding significant weight or compromising the material's breathability, softness, or comfort properties.

Environmental Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• Columbia is a partner of the bluesign® system, reflecting a commitment to sustainable textile production, seeking to minimize environmental impact and ensure consumer safety through responsible chemical management, efficient resource use, and emission reduction throughout the supply chain.
• The brand adheres to a Restricted Substances List (RSL), ensuring rigorous control to limit the use of potentially harmful chemicals in the manufacturing of its products, with the aim of protecting both consumers and the environment.
• Through its Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP), Columbia establishes and oversees guidelines in its partner factories to ensure fair and safe working conditions, as well as compliance with environmental and quality regulations in the production of its garments.
• The Material Traceability Program implemented by the brand enhances transparency in its value chain, allowing the origin of components to be traced and verifying that they come from sources that comply with sustainable and ethical practices.
• While not specified for this particular product, Columbia is advancing in the use of solution dyeing processes (Dope Dye / "Colored with Less Water") for some of its items, a technique that significantly reduces water, energy, and chemical consumption compared to traditional dyeing methods, thereby decreasing the environmental footprint.
• The brand uses the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) to evaluate and promote continuous improvement of environmental performance in its manufacturing facilities and those of its key suppliers.
• Columbia participates in the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP) to promote the standardization of social and labor audits in its supply chain, seeking to improve working conditions and reduce audit fatigue in factories.
• As a member of the AFIRM Group, Columbia actively collaborates with other leading brands to reduce the use and impact of harmful chemicals in the textile and footwear industry supply chain.
• Through its participation in the Clean by Design program of the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), the brand promotes the implementation of improvements in water, energy, and chemical efficiency in factories within its supply chain.
• Columbia supports the RISE program (formerly HERproject), a collaborative initiative focused on empowering women workers in global supply chains through health, financial education, and leadership development programs.
• Additionally, the brand is part of various industry alliances and supports environmental conservation projects, labor rights, and supply chain transparency through its participation in: Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps and European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), and by adhering to reporting standards such as SASB and publishing its Supply Chain Transparency Declaration (complying with California SB 657 and UK Modern Slavery Act).
• Columbia also demonstrates its commitment to social and environmental impact through partnerships with organizations such as Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Conservation International, and other community support initiatives and outdoor recreation programs.