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.
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Core Technologies
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Omni-Heat®
THERMAL COMFORTStay warm in cold conditions.
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Omni-Dry®
ULTRA BREATHABLE WATERPROOFKeeps 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 BREATHABLEStay dry in wet conditions.
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Techlite™
LIGHTWEIGHT PERFORMANCELightweight cushioning and support.
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Omni-Shade®
SUN PROTECTIONEnjoy the sun safely.
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Omni-Wick®
ADVANCED EVAPORATIONKeeps you dry and comfortable.
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Omni-Freeze™
ADVANCED COOLINGStay cool in the heat.
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Omni-Shield™
ADVANCED REPELLENCYResist rain and stains.
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Omni-Grip®
ADVANCED TRACTIONHold tight on any terrain.
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OutDry
About OutDry
Traditional “waterproof” gear utilizes seam-sealed waterproof fabrics. This results in a floating inner, and allows water and debris to stagnate between layers, making the shoe or garment feel cold and heavy. On the other hand, OutDry® features a patented lamination process that bonds an absolutely waterproof membrane directly to the garment’s highly breathable outermost layer. Water is sealed out at every possible entry point, giving OutDry® gear a superior fit that stays dry, warm and comfortable.