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Product Description
Outfit your client-facing team in something they would have bought for themselves.
Columbia. Columbia is one of those rare outdoor brands that people recognize and respect regardless of whether they hike on weekends. In a corporate gifting or team gear context, that name recognition does real lifting. Recipients see it, know what it costs, and want to keep it. When your logo shares a jacket with Columbia, it signals quality before anyone reads a single word.
The Ascender softshell earns its place in a gifting or team gear program because it looks like something people spend money on themselves. Columbia's branding arrives pre-applied to the left sleeve, leaving the right chest, back, and cuffs wide open for your logo to own without visual competition.
The contour soft shell stretches without bunching, and the fleece bonded interior keeps the feel decidedly non-corporate. It photographs well, travels clean, and holds its shape through the kind of daily use that most branded jackets simply cannot survive.
Omni-SHIELD repellency handles a rainy job site or outdoor event without looking like it did.
Fleece bonded lining keeps this in regular rotation long after the event it was issued at.
Zippered chest and hand pockets manage phones, badges, and keycards through a packed trade show day.
Adjustable cuffs and drawcord hem deliver a cleaner finished look across a full roster of sizes.
Client GiftsField Sales TravelCompany RetreatTrade Show BoothEmployee Appreciation
Fabric
100% Polyester Contour Soft Shell
Interior
Fleece Bonded Lining
Weather Protection
Omni-SHIELD Water & Wind Resistant
Fit
Regular Fit with Comfort Stretch
Consultant Note
Embroidery on the right chest is the sharpest first placement here since Columbia's mark already occupies the left sleeve, giving your logo clean, uncontested visibility. For a secondary brand hit, a patch on the right bicep or zipper pulls on the main zipper adds dimension without crowding the jacket's front panel.
Your Product Questions Answered
What exactly is this jacket made of, and why should I care?Great question, fabric curious friend! The Ascender is built from 100% polyester contour soft shell with a fleece bonded interior lining. Translation: it stretches where it needs to, feels like something a person would actually buy for themselves, and won't make your team look like they're wrapped in a cardboard box. Omni-SHIELD water and wind resistance rounds things out so a surprise drizzle at your outdoor event doesn't become a headline.
What decoration methods are available for adding my logo?You've got a solid lineup to work with here. Available decoration methods include embroidery, logo fusion, patch, and zipper pulls. Embroidery is the go-to first placement - it looks sharp, holds up beautifully on soft shell fabric, and gives your logo that polished, premium feel that matches the Columbia name on the sleeve.
Where can my logo actually go on this jacket?Plenty of real estate to work with! Available logo placements include the right side chest, right bicep, left cuff, right cuff, small upper back center, upper back left, upper back right, hemline, and main zipper. Since Columbia's own branding lives on the upper left sleeve, the right chest is the prime spot for your logo to own its moment - clean, uncontested, and highly visible.
Is this jacket actually functional, or is it just a billboard with sleeves?Definitely both, but in the best way! The Ascender features zippered chest and hand pockets, adjustable cuffs and a drawcord hem for a tailored fit, a chin guard, and Omni-SHIELD water and wind resistance. It works on a job site, at a trade show, on a weekend hike - and it photographs beautifully at all three. This is the jacket recipients actually reach for on their days off, which means your logo is out in the world doing its job long after the event wraps.
Are there co-branding restrictions?Patagonia reviews every order placed for logo and logo placement. Co-branding approval is required by Patagonia.
When can I expect to receive my order?After your order is placed, you'll get a detailed logo proof within 3-5 business days. All orders ship within 9-15 business days from logo approval. Rush services are available upon request. Contact us to discuss your in-hands date.