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-Heat®
  THERMAL COMFORT
  
  Stay warm in cold conditions.
- Omni-Shield™
  ADVANCED REPELLENCY
  
  Resist rain and stains.
- Omni-Shield
  BLOOD 'N GUTS™
  ADVANCED REPELLENCY
  
  Resist and release.
- Techlite™
  LIGHTWEIGHT PERFORMANCE
  
  Lightweight cushioning and support.
- Omni-Grip®
  ADVANCED TRACTION
  
  Hold tight on any terrain.
- Omni-Shade®
  SUN PROTECTION
  
  Enjoy the sun safely.
- Omni-Dry®
  ADVANCED EVAPORATION
  
  Keeps you dry and comfortable.
- Omni-Freeze™
  ADVANCED COOLING
  
  Stay cool in the heat.
- Omni-Tech®
  WATERPROOF BREATHABLE
  
  Stay dry in wet conditions.

OMNI-HEAT

About OMNI-HEAT

Stay Warm In Cold Conditions
This thermal technology helps maintain warmth and prevent heat loss, keeping you comfortable in cold weather. Omni-Heat® is the ultimate body heat management system for the outdoors. From technical base layer garments to advanced electronics, Omni-Heat® ensures you stay warm and comfortable in cold conditions. Omni-Heat® products help you counter the cold anywhere and everywhere.

Stay Insulated Against The Cold
This thermal insulation technology helps maintain warmth and prevent heat loss with the highest heat retention per gram in the industry.

Highest heat retention per gram insulation in the industry
Ultra-soft, down like hand
Eco friendly 50% recycled content

Make Your Own Heat
This thermal reflective technology helps regulate your temperature by reflecting and retaining the warmth your body generates, while dissipating moisture and excess heat to keep you comfortable.

Boosts heat retention by 20% on average
Dot lining provides heat retention while maintaining a high level of breathability to reduce excess heat and moisture
Metallic nature neutralizes static buildup

Heat When You Want It
This electric powered thermal technology gives you the power to get warm at the push of a button.