Columbia sportswear and outdoor clothing

Columbia Sportswear Company is a major American outdoor apparel company headquartered in Cedar Mill, Oregon. Founded in 1938 as the Columbia Hat Company by Paul Lamfrom, it has grown into a global leader in high-performance outdoor gear. The brand is synonymous with durability and technological innovation in fabrics, such as their Omni-Heat and Omni-Tech systems.

While the brand originated in the United States, its manufacturing is distributed globally to maintain a cost-effective and scalable supply chain. Production facilities are primarily located in Vietnam, China, India, and Bangladesh, among other countries. The company operates under a publicly traded model on the NASDAQ, remaining under the leadership of the founding Boyle-Lamfrom family for generations.

Today, the Columbia Sportswear Company is the ultimate parent entity, also owning other prominent outdoor brands like SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, and prAna. The brand continues to focus on providing accessible and high-quality gear for outdoor enthusiasts around the world.