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Say hello to the people who inspire us with their passion and exuberance for the greater outdoors. They embody the Columbia spirit of innovative exploration and adventure without boundaries.

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The Science

Tap into your inner science-geek and explore how your favorite gear manages to do what it does so well. Check out videos and more to dig into the science that makes Columbia products Tested Tough.

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Watch videos of our pioneers and experts going after it in the great wide open, learn about new product innovations or just take a tour of our irreverent TV ads.

About Us

Columbia is made up of real people who are as passionate about the outdoors as you are.

Core Technologies

Columbia is first and foremost an outdoor product company. In many ways though, we are a technology company. Columbia's commitment to innovation runs throughout our entire product offering, and helps set us apart from the competition. Our family of Omni technologies have been designed with one thing in mind: your comfort. Whether it's keeping you warm and dry, cool and comfortable, or moving fast and light, we've focused on serious solutions for a simple challenge: Enhancing your experience of the greater outdoors with the best products you can buy.

Core Technologies
- Omni-Shield™
  ADVANCED REPELLENCY
  
  A water and stain barrier that resists light rain and stains, keeping you clean and protected.
- Omni-Shade®
  SUN PROTECTION
  
  Omni-Shade sun protection technology helps block damaging UV rays from reaching your skin, allowing for more carefree hours in the sun.
- Omni-Tech®
  WATERPROOF BREATHABLE
  
  Maximum waterproof-breathable protection keeps outside elements from getting in, while allowing moisture to move away from the skin.
- Omni-Shield
  BLOOD 'N GUTS™
  ADVANCED REPELLENCY
  
  This soil and slime barrier resists blood and guts and releases stains, keeping you clean and protected in the wild.
- Omni-Dry®
  ADVANCED EVAPORATION
  
  Moisture transferring technology that moves and disperses sweat away from the body for quick evaporation, keeping you comfortable during physical activity.
- Omni-Freeze™
  ADVANCED COOLING
  
  Our thermal transfer technology disperses body heat, keeping you significantly cooler in hot weather, so you can stay out longer.
- Techlite™
  LIGHTWEIGHT PERFORMANCE
  
  Techlite is specially formulated to provide impact absorbing support, stability and protection, so you can go the distance in comfort.
- Omni-Grip®
  ADVANCED TRACTION
  
  A multi-terrain traction system that matches specially formulated compounds and treads to specific environments: Sure-footed confidence for any activity.

OMNI-DRY

About OMNI-DRY

Omni-Dry® is the ultimate moisture-management technology for the outdoors. Its superior wicking properties move moisture away from the body and enable perspiration to evaporate quickly. During physical activity, increased body temperature causes perspiration (you know: sweat). Normally this results in damp, clammy, and uncomfortable clothing (not to mention unattractive). With Omni-Dry clothing, moisture is quickly wicked up into the fabric, and away from the wearer's skin. The moisture spreads out across the surface of the fabric where it quickly evaporates. This wicking/evaporation process keeps the wearer cool and the clothing dry. You stay dry, which helps regulate temperature, prevent chafing and keep you comfortable all day. Work up a sweat without getting all wet.