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

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    Omni-Heat®
    THERMAL COMFORT

    Stay warm in cold conditions.

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    Omni-Dry®
    ULTRA BREATHABLE WATERPROOF

    Keeps you dry during highly aerobic activity, whatever the weather.

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    OutDry®
    WATER NOT INCLUDED™

    Stays dry, warm and comfortable.

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    Omni-Tech®
    WATERPROOF BREATHABLE

    Stay dry in wet conditions.

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    Techlite™
    LIGHTWEIGHT PERFORMANCE

    Lightweight cushioning and support.

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    Omni-Shade®
    SUN PROTECTION

    Enjoy the sun safely.

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    Omni-Wick®
    ADVANCED EVAPORATION

    Keeps you dry and comfortable.

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    Omni-Freeze™
    ADVANCED COOLING

    Stay cool in the heat.

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    Omni-Shield™
    ADVANCED REPELLENCY

    Resist rain and stains.

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    Omni-Grip®
    ADVANCED TRACTION

    Hold tight on any terrain.