Summit Valley Hoodie women's

Use:

• Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities in warm, sunny climates, where sun protection and moisture management are crucial.
• Designed as part of Columbia's Titanium collection, which offers the highest level of performance and the brand's best technologies for demanding adventurers.
• Perfect as a lightweight layer to protect from the sun and stay comfortable during hikes, trekking, or any summer adventure.
• Provides excellent UPF 50 sun protection, protecting the skin from harmful UV rays during long sun exposure.
• Its lightweight and breathable fabric aims to keep the user cool, dry, and comfortable during intense physical activities, thanks to its moisture-wicking and ventilation capabilities.
• The brand has manufactured it to offer a technical garment that combines protection, comfort, and performance, allowing full enjoyment of outdoor activities without excessive worry about the sun or sweat.

Features:

• Omni-Wick™ technology that disperses body moisture to keep skin dry and comfortable, accelerating evaporation.
• Omni-Shade™ Broad Spectrum Air Flow technology with UPF 50 sun protection, which blocks harmful UVA and UVB rays and enhances ventilation for greater coolness.
• Integrated hood for additional head and neck protection against the sun and light wind.
• Thumbholes in the sleeves, offering greater coverage for the hands and helping to keep the sleeves in place during movement.
• Drop tail hem that provides additional coverage for the lower back, useful when bending over or wearing a backpack.
• Internal locker loop at the upper back, a practical detail for easily hanging the garment.
• Active Fit: A body-skimming cut that promotes mobility without being compressive, ideal for dynamic activities.
• Center back length of 64.8 cm (25.5 inches), offering adequate coverage.
• Lightweight construction that makes it ideal to wear as a single layer in warm climates or as part of a layering system.

Materials:

• Made with a fabric composed of 56% recycled polyester and 44% polyester, combining sustainability with performance. Polyester is known for its durability, wrinkle resistance, and quick-drying properties, while its recycled component helps reduce environmental impact.
• Recycled polyester contributes to the reduction of waste and lower use of virgin resources, aligning with more sustainable practices. The resulting fabric is lightweight and technical, optimized for Omni-Wick™ and Omni-Shade™ Broad Spectrum Air Flow technologies.

Eco-Certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• The brand is a bluesign® System Partner, which implies a commitment to sustainable textile manufacturing, seeking to minimize environmental impact and ensure consumer safety throughout the supply chain. This means they strive to use safer and more efficient processes and chemicals.
• Use of Green-e® Certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) in some of its operations, indicating an investment in renewable energy to offset part of its energy consumption and reduce its carbon footprint.
• Compliance with Standards of Manufacturing Practices (SMP), ensuring fair and safe working conditions in its factories and those of its suppliers, promoting worker well-being.
• Use of the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) to measure and improve the environmental performance of manufacturing facilities, promoting resource efficiency and emissions reduction.
• Adoption of the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP) to standardize social and labor audits in the supply chain, seeking to improve working conditions and reduce audit duplication.
• Maintenance of a Restricted Substances List (RSL) to control and limit the use of harmful chemicals in products, ensuring safety for consumers and the environment.
• Implementation of a Material Traceability Program, which seeks to improve transparency and knowledge of the origin of materials used, such as the recycled polyester present in this product.
• The brand may use Solution Dyeing (Dope Dye / "Colored with Less Water") in some of its polyester products, a process that significantly reduces water, energy, and chemical consumption compared to traditional dyeing methods.
• Participation in programs like ReThreads, promoting the reuse and recycling of garments at the end of their life, contributing to a more circular economy.
• The brand supports initiatives like RISE (formerly HERproject), which focuses on the empowerment and well-being of female workers in global supply chains.
• Additionally, the brand is part of various industry alliances and supports environmental conservation, labor rights, and supply chain transparency projects through its participation in: AFIRM Group (chemical management), Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps (climate action), Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) - Clean by Design Program (manufacturing efficiency), Transparency Pledge, AAFA & FLA Apparel & Footwear Industry Commitment to Responsible Recruitment, European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), and aligns its reports with SASB and the UN SDGs, in addition to using Open Supply Hub (OSH) and publishing Supply Chain Transparency Statements. It also collaborates with foundations such as Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Conservation International, Captains For Clean Water, Ocean Conservancy, UK National Parks, and supports Transition Projects and the Collegiate Outdoor Recreation Program.