SCIENCE

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 greater outdoors with the best products you can buy.

CORE TECHNOLOGIES

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  Omni-Shield ADVANCED REPELLENCY

  A water and stain barrier that resists light rain and stains, keeping you clean and protected.
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  Omni-Shade SUN PROTECTION

  Omni-Shade sun protection technology helps block damaging UV rays from reaching your skin, allowing for more carefree hours in the sun.
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  Omni-Tech WATERPROOF BREATHABLE

  Maximum waterproof-breathable protection keeps outside elements from getting in, while allowing moisture to move away from the skin.
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  Omni-Shield BLOOD 'N GUTS™ ADVANCED REPELLENCY

  This soil and slime barrier resists blood and guts and releases stains, keeping you clean and protected in the wild.
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  Omni-Dry ADVANCED EVAPORATION

  Moisture transferring technology that moves and disperses sweat away from the body for quick evaporation, keeping you comfortable during physical activity.
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  Omni-Freeze ADVANCED COOLING

  Our thermal transfer technology disperses body heat, keeping you significantly cooler in hot weather, so you can stay out longer.
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  Techlite LIGHTWEIGHT PERFORMANCE

  Techlite is specially formulated to provide impact absorbing support, stability and protection, so you can go the distance in comfort.
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  Omni-Grip ADVANCED TRACTION

  A multi-terrain traction system that matches specially formulated compounds and treads to specific environments: Sure-footed confidence for any activity.