Patagonia's roots lie in Yvon Chouinard's forge, where he forged hooks which made climbing the big walls in Yosemite possible. The Forge Mark image is a reference to Chouinard's minted signature. Pythons have proven destructive to rock, but they remind us that who we once were and why we are saving our home planet. Saving resources helps That's why this sweatshirt is made from recycled fabrics. Using fabric scraps and recycled bottles we are reducing our dependence on primary raw materials. Made in factory fair trade certified.