Columbia sportswear/outdoor apparel

Columbia Sportswear is a global leader in the outdoor and active lifestyle market. The brand was founded in Portland, Oregon, USA, as the Columbia Hat Company, evolving into an international powerhouse known for innovative technologies such as Omni-Heat and Omni-Tech.

Manufacturing for Columbia products is primarily outsourced to third-party contract manufacturers located in Asian countries, including Vietnam, China, Bangladesh, and Indonesia, which allows for global scale and distribution.

The company remains headquartered in Oregon and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol COLM. It is overseen by the Boyle family, who have been instrumental in the brand's heritage and growth for decades. The brand continues to own other major outdoor names like Mountain Hardwear, SOREL, and prAna.