Patagonia Better Sweater 1/4 Zip jacket is made from 100% recycled polyester wool, warm and medium weight, dyed with a low impact process that significantly reduces the use of dyes, energy and water compared to conventional dyeing methods. Patagonia is based on a highly sustainable system: one that uses fewer resources, wastes less and better protects people's health. Patagonia recycles used soft drink bottles, manufacturing waste that cannot be used, and worn garments (including its own) into polyester fibres to produce new products. The use of recycled polyester reduces dependence on oil as a source of raw materials and toxic emissions from incinerators. Patagonia holds the Fair Trade Certificate, which is committed to helping clothes makers get closer to a living wage. For each piece of certified fair trade clothing, they pay a premium that workers can use to improve their communities and better their standard of living. The workers decide how to use the money. They can choose to build a school or health centre, create a scholarship or take it as a bonus. Features: - Quarter-length front zipper with wind-breaker flap and kissing-welt closure - Sleeve zip pocket - Micro polyester upholstery on cuffs, wind flap and hem - Weight: 505g Technology: - Bluesign The Bluesign certificate is more than just an ecolabel. Due to the global focus on this industrial standard, not only does it take into account the final consumer's safety but also other aspects including occupational health, water and air emissions. As well as these important aspects, the principle to conserve resources plays a greater role within the Bluesign certificate. The independent Bluesign certificate guarantees that the entire chain of production only contains components and only uses processes that are respectful to people and to the environment.