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NANCY BOUCHARD Meet Columbia Sportswear's New Polar-Bear-Inspired Omni-Heat Arctic

Learn more about how polar bears inspired Columbia Sportswear's latest innovation in warming technology, Omni-Heat Arctic.

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NANCY BOUCHARD Columbia's 3-in-1 Interchange Technology Celebrates 40 Year Anniversary

Columbia Sportswear’s 3-in-1 Interchange System celebrates four decades of keeping people warm, dry and comfortable outdoors.

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NANCY BOUCHARD How Biomimicry is Revolutionizing Outdoor Gear

Learn more about how the design of Columbia Sportswear outdoor gear is being inspired by nature.

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NANCY BOUCHARD What is Columbia Sportswear's Outgrown Technology

Discover Columbia Sportswear's Outgrown technology, clothes that grow with your child.

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RACHEL CAVANAUGH Meet The New Omni-MAX Footwear from Columbia Sportswear

Learn more about the innovative cushioning and traction system in Columbia Sportwear’s new Omni-MAX footwear system.

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RACHEL CAVANAUGH What is Columbia Sportswear’s Omni-Tech?

Learn more about Columbia Sportswear’s innovative waterproof and breathable Omni-Tech technology.

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RACHEL CAVANAUGH How to Wash and Dry Fleece

We answer all of your questions about how to care for fleece jackets, hoodies, blankets, and more

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RACHEL CAVANAUGH How to Dress for Cold Weather

From warm, fluffy parkas to ultra-lightweight rain shells, learn how to pick the right clothes for any winter scenario.

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RACHEL CAVANAUGH Columbia’s Omni-Heat Infinity Is So Warm It’s Going to Outer Space

Columbia’s ultra-warm Omni-Heat Infinity technology will provide thermal insulation for Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lunar lander.

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TROY ASPLUND What is UPF Clothing?

We spoke with Haskell Beckham, Columbia Sportswear’s VP of Innovation, to learn about the benefits of sun-protective clothing and the new Omni-Shade Broad Spectrum Technology.

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RACHEL CAVANAUGH What is Columbia Sportswear’s OutDry Extreme?

Discover Columbia’s OutDry Extreme technology, and learn more about how this breathable waterproof gear keeps you dry.

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DAVID YOUNG Bucket Hats vs. Booney Hats: What’s The Difference?

From sun protection to cooling features, learn about the key differences between Bucket hats and Booney hats.

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TROY ASPLUND Rain Jackets vs. Windbreakers: What’s the Difference?

Columbia Sportswear’ apparel design expert, Shelley Baltazar, breaks down the differences between rain jackets and windbreakers.

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DAVID YOUNG How to Wash a Puffer Jacket

A jacket care expert from Columbia Sportswear explains the proper care instructions for washing your puffy coats.