Fast Trek Fleece Vest men's

Use:

• Ideal as a mid-layer in cold climates or as an outer garment on cool mornings, thanks to its warmth capacity and versatile design.
• Designed for outdoor activities such as hiking and walking, offering thermal comfort and freedom of movement without the bulk of a full jacket.
• Perfect for casual and everyday use, providing a practical solution to keep the torso warm in between seasons or as a complement under another garment in winter.
• The brand has manufactured it to offer a lightweight and functional garment that easily integrates into the Columbia layering system, maximizing user warmth and comfort in various weather conditions and activity levels.

Features:

• Zippered chest pocket, providing secure and easy-access storage for small valuables, such as keys, a phone, or a wallet.
• Zippered side pockets, offering additional and secure space for hands or for storing belongings, keeping them protected and accessible.
• Center back length of 68.5cm, offering adequate coverage and a comfortable fit for most users.
• Sleeveless design that allows for total freedom of movement in the arms, making it ideal for dynamic activities where range of motion is crucial.
• High collar that provides additional protection against cold and wind in the neck area, increasing the sensation of thermal comfort.
• Full front zipper closure, which facilitates adjustable ventilation and ease of quickly putting on and taking off the garment.

Materials:

• Mainly made with 100% polyester microfleece. This material is known for its exceptional softness to the touch, its lightness, and its excellent ability to retain body heat, providing efficient thermal insulation without adding excessive weight. Additionally, polyester microfleece has quick-drying properties, which helps manage moisture, and is resistant to pilling, ensuring greater durability and a good appearance of the garment after multiple uses and washes.

Eco-certifications and Brand Sustainability Practices:

• The brand is a bluesign® System Partner, which means it collaborates with a system that seeks to optimize resource use and minimize environmental impact in the textile supply chain, including the manufacturing of synthetic materials like the polyester used in this vest. This translates into safer and more sustainable production, benefiting the environment and consumers.
• The brand applies Manufacturing Practices Standards (SMP), which establish guidelines to ensure fair and safe working conditions in the factories where its garments are produced, promoting worker well-being.
• Use of the Higg Index (Facility Environmental Module - FEM) to measure and improve the environmental performance of factories in its supply chain, encouraging the reduction of water and energy consumption and waste generation.
• Adoption of the Social & Labor Converged Assessment Framework (SLCP) to assess and improve social and labor conditions in factories, seeking a unified standard and reducing audit duplication, which benefits workers and improves efficiency.
• Compliance with a Restricted Substances List (RSL) to control and limit the use of harmful chemicals in its products, ensuring safety for consumers and the environment.
• Additionally, the brand demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through its participation in various initiatives and programs, including: adherence to the principles of the AFIRM Group for chemical management; participation in the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Climate Action Corps to address climate change; collaboration with the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) in programs like Clean by Design for resource efficiency in factories; and the use of Green-e® Certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to offset part of its energy consumption. It also maintains a Materials Traceability Program and supports the RISE program (formerly HERproject) for the empowerment of female workers.
• Regarding transparency and labor practices, Columbia adheres to the Transparency Pledge, the AAFA & FLA Apparel & Footwear Industry Commitment to Responsible Recruitment, publishes its Supply Chain Transparency Statement (complying with California SB 657 and UK Modern Slavery Act), and uses the Open Supply Hub (OSH) to improve visibility of its production chain. It also aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and reports according to SASB standards.
• The brand actively supports conservation and community well-being through partnerships with organizations such as the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), Planet Water Foundation, National Park Foundation, Conservation International, Captains For Clean Water, Ocean Conservancy, and UK National Parks. It also has programs like ReThreads for garment recycling, and supports Transition Projects and the Collegiate Outdoor Recreation Program.