Columbia Sportswear Company
Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in the design, sourcing, marketing, and distribution of outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, the company has grown from a small hat manufacturer into a powerhouse brand that connects active people with their passions. Columbia products are built to fight back against nature's toughest conditions, fortified with industry-leading technologies like Omni-Heat thermal reflective warmth, Omni-Shade sun protection, and OutDry Extreme waterproof-breathable systems. The company operates through four iconic brands: Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, and prAna, serving customers in over 100 countries with a diverse portfolio of outdoor and everyday lifestyle products. Columbia's Pacific Northwest heritage drives its relentless innovation and indomitable spirit, from the legendary "One Tough Mother" Gert Boyle to today's team of over 10,000 employees worldwide. The company combines technical expertise with a commitment to sustainability, empowering people to experience the outdoors while protecting the places they touch.
Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in the design, sourcing, marketing, and distribution of outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, the company has grown from a small hat manufacturer into a powerhouse brand that connects active people with their passions. Columbia products are built to fight back against nature's toughest conditions, fortified with industry-leading technologies like Omni-Heat thermal reflective warmth, Omni-Shade sun protection, and OutDry Extreme waterproof-breathable systems.
The company operates through four iconic brands: Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, and prAna, serving customers in over 100 countries with a diverse portfolio of outdoor and everyday lifestyle products. Columbia's Pacific Northwest heritage drives its relentless innovation and indomitable spirit, from the legendary "One Tough Mother" Gert Boyle to today's team of over 10,000 employees worldwide. The company combines technical expertise with a commitment to sustainability, empowering people to experience the outdoors while protecting the places they touch.