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 outdoors with the best products you can buy.

Core Technologies
- Omni-Heat®
  THERMAL COMFORT
  
  Stay warm in cold conditions.
- Omni-Dry®
  ULTRA BREATHABLE WATERPROOF
  
  Keeps you dry during highly aerobic activity, whatever the weather.
- OutDry®
  WATER NOT INCLUDED™
  
  Stays dry, warm and comfortable
- Omni-Tech®
  WATERPROOF BREATHABLE
  
  Stay dry in wet conditions.
- Insect Blocker®
  KEEPS BUGS AT BAY
  
  Repels mosquitoes, ticks, and ants.
- Techlite®
  LIGHTWEIGHT PERFORMANCE
  
  Lightweight cushioning and support.
- Omni-Shade®
  SUN PROTECTION
  
  Enjoy the sun safely.
- Omni-Wick®
  ADVANCED EVAPORATION
  
  Keeps you dry and comfortable.
- Omni-Shield®
  Blood 'n Guts®
  ADVANCED REPELLENCY
  
  Resist and release.
- Omni-Freeze®
  ADVANCED COOLING
  
  Stay cool in the heat.
- Omni-Shield®
  ADVANCED REPELLENCY
  
  Resist rain and stains.
- Omni-Grip®
  ADVANCED TRACTION
  
  Hold tight on any terrain.

OMNI-TECH

About OMNI-TECH

Columbia Sportswear's Omni-Tech® products provide premium waterproof and breathable protection by keeping outside elements from getting in, while still allowing moisture vapors to move away from the skin. Microporous membranes keep water from penetrating the fabric yet allow perspiration to escape, so you stay dry.

Omni-Tech's first layer of defense is Omni-Shield®, which prevents most water from ever making contact with the inner layers. Next, a microporous membrane provides the primary and most impervious layer of defense by completely blocking the passage of water molecules into the fabric. Omni-Tech membranes are 100% air permeable, which allows moisture vapors to escape. This superior breathability keeps you dry from the inside out. Lastly, lining materials protect the Omni-Tech membrane from underneath, while adding additional wicking properties. Waterproof. Breathable. Guaranteed.