COLUMBIA TECH

Explore the science behind keeping you
warm, dry, cool, and protected.

Columbia Tech

Warm

  • Reflective

    Want to stay warmer longer outdoors? Our advanced thermal-reflective technologies are built for added warmth without extra weight by reflecting and retaining body heat for high-efficiency comfort in mild to extreme cold.
  • WARM REFLECTIVE

    Omni-Heat™ Infinity

    An expanded pattern of gold dots that reflects more of your body heat, delivering instant warmth without compromising breathability.

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  • WARM REFLECTIVE

    Omni-Heat™ Reflective

    Our original groundbreaking thermal-reflective tech with tiny silver dots that help reflect and retain body heat for instant and enhanced warmth.

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  • Regulating

    Industry-first tech utilizes high-efficiency insulation cells to provide just the right amount of heat while being active in the cold.
  • WARM REGULATING

    Omni-Heat™ Helix

    Stay warm, dry, and comfortable while being active outdoors with this first-of-its-kind thermal-regulating tech that utilizes high-efficiency insulation cells to help manage your heat.

  • Insulating

    Rise to the occasion when temps drop with insulation technologies designed to keep you warm in moderate to extreme cold. From synthetic and natural down to innovative heat-trapping construction, we've got you covered.
  • WARM INSULATING

    Omni-Heat™ Arctic

    A high-efficiency insulation system inspired by how polar bears capture heat in extreme cold with innovative tech that absorbs and retains solar energy.

  • WARM INSULATING

    HeatSeal

    Unique thermal bonding construction keeps warmth in and cold out with stitch-free chambers that help prevent wind and water penetration.

  • WARM INSULATING

    Thermarator™

    The look and feel of down with the resilience of synthetic insulation with ultra-fine fibers that trap warmth and retain heat even when wet.

  • WARM INSULATING

    TurboDown™

    Combines synthetic and natural down for more warmth (even when wet) without added weight while maintaining high breathability.

  • WARM INSULATING

    Double Wall™

    This innovative construction blocks wind and rain while eliminating cold spots by capturing heat between dual layers of fabric.

  • WARM INSULATING

    Omni-Heat™ Thermal Insulation

    Ultra-fine fibers (made from 50% recycled content) help trap heat while delivering a soft, down-like feel for extra warmth without added weight.

  • WARM INSULATING

    Omni-Heat™ Synthetic Down

    Look and feel of natural down with fibers made from 100% recycled material delivering quick-drying comfort and better loft when wet.

Dry

  • Waterproof

    Don't let stormy weather slow you down with waterproof-breathable technologies built to keep you dry and comfortable from drizzle to downpour.
  • DRY WATERPROOF

    OutDry™ Extreme

    An impenetrable, first-of-its-kind external membrane combines with a soft inner layer for zero wet-out, enhanced breathability, and next-to-skin comfort.

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  • DRY WATERPROOF

    OutDry™ Extreme Eco

    An eco-conscious first-of-its-kind external membrane combines with a soft inner layer to keep you dry—inside and out—while reducing environmental impact.

  • DRY WATERPROOF

    Omni-Tech™

    Groundbreaking waterproof-breathable tech with multilayer construction built to keep the elements out while releasing excess heat and moisture.

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  • DRY WATERPROOF

    Omni-Tech™ Eco

    Eco-focused multilayered construction sheds water and wind and is built with 100% recycled-content fabrics and a membrane with at least 25% plant-based material.

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  • DRY WATERPROOF

    Omni-Tech™ 3D

    Omni-Tech™ 3D combines waterproof-breathable tech with an enhanced soft-touch lining so you stay dry and comfortable no matter what.

  • Wicking

    When you're hot on the trail, on the boat, or around town, keeping dry and comfortable is no sweat with advanced wicking technologies built to accelerate moisture evaporation.
  • DRY WICKING

    Omni-Wick™

    Enhanced wicking built for staying dry and comfortable while active outdoors by dispersing moisture for quick-drying comfort.

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Cool

  • Cooling

    Keep your cool during high-intensity activity in warm to hot conditions with advanced technologies built to beat the heat with touch-activated and sweat-activated cooling.
  • COOL COOLING

    Omni-Freeze™ Zero Ice

    The most advanced active cooling tech in the industry with touch-activated and sweat-activated fabric built to keep you cool, dry, and comfortable.

  • COOL COOLING

    Omni-Freeze™ Zero

    Sweat-activated cooling tech with blue rings that accelerate wicking and moisture absorption to enhance evaporation while lowering fabric temperature.

  • COOL COOLING

    Omni-Freeze™

    Our core cooling tech with a purpose-built fabric design that enables rapid heat release and moisture evaporation while feeling cooler to the touch.

Protected

  • Sun

    Bring your own shade with sun-protecting technologies that have earned the Skin Cancer Foundation's Seal of Recommendation for their ability to safeguard covered areas against sunburn and long-term skin damage.
  • PROTECTED SUN

    Omni-Shade™ Broad Spectrum Air Flow

    Our most breathable sun protection yet with new fabric venting and fiber, yarn, and fabric structures built to stop a wider range of harmful UV rays.

  • PROTECTED SUN

    Omni-Shade™ Broad Spectrum

    Our most advanced sun-blocking tech with fiber, yarn, and fabric structures engineered to stop a wider range of harmful UVA and UVB rays.

  • PROTECTED SUN

    Omni-Shade™

    Our core sun protection technology with modified fibers and tight fabric construction to block harmful UVA and UVB rays.

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  • PROTECTED SUN

    Omni-Shade™ Sun Deflector

    First-of-its-kind sun protection with reflective dots deflecting sunlight away from the body while Omni-Shade™ fabric blocks harmful UV rays.

  • Rain and Stain

    On the boat, on the trail, or around town, stay protected from water and stains with repellent technologies built to keep you dry and your gear looking clean.
  • PROTECTED RAIN AND STAIN

    Omni-Shield™

    Water-and-stain-repellent technology that prevents liquids from absorbing into the yarns unlike conventional fabrics which can absorb moisture and potential stains.

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  • PROTECTED RAIN AND STAIN

    Omni-Shield™ Blood 'N Guts

    Extend the life and look of your gear with advanced tech specially designed to repel fluids, which bead up and roll off the treated fabric, while stubborn stains are released in the wash.

  • PROTECTED RAIN AND STAIN

    Omni-Shield™ Release

    Tech specifically designed to resist liquid stains by repelling fluids on the surface while releasing stubborn stains in the wash, helping extent the life and look of your gear.

  • Wind

    From a breeze to a gale, gear equipped with wind protection provides a durable barrier that allows sweat to escape while warding off chill.
  • PROTECTED WIND

    Omni-Wind™ Block

    Advanced wind blocking built to keep you comfortable and protected with a breathable membrane that blocks wind chill and light rain while releasing excess heat and moisture.

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  • Protection

    Repellent technology designed for long-lasting, effective, and convenient insect protection.
  • PROTECTED PROTECTION

    Insect Shield®

    Insect Shield® technology converts clothing into long-lasting, effective, and convenient insect protection.

Footwear

  • Performance

    Dynamic footwear systems that combine versatile cushioning, enhanced stability, and increased traction for maximum comfort and flexibility on variable terrain.
  • FOOTWEAR PERFORMANCE

    Omni-MAX™

    Our most advanced cushioning, stability, and traction system built to deliver versatile, lightweight, high-performance comfort for all-day adventures.

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  • Protection

    Stay a step ahead of water, stains, and variable terrain with footwear protection technologies built to help you and your shoes go the extra mile.
  • FOOTWEAR PROTECTION

    Omni-Shield™

    Water-and-stain-repellent technology that prevents liquids from absorbing into the yarns unlike conventional fabrics which can absorb moisture and potential stains.

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  • FOOTWEAR PROTECTION

    Omni-Shield™ Blood 'N Guts

    Extend the life and look of your shoes with advanced tech specially designed to repel fluids, which bead up and roll off the treated fabric, while stubborn stains are released in the wash.

  • Dry

    Keep your feet dry and comfortable with waterproof-breathable footwear technologies built for performance and protection in rain, snow, and other wet environments.
  • FOOTWEAR DRY

    Omni-Tech™

    Groundbreaking waterproof-breathable tech with multilayer construction designed to keep the elements out while releasing excess heat and moisture.

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  • FOOTWEAR DRY

    OutDry™

    Absolutely waterproof yet breathable with bonded construction that leaves no space for water to get in, keeping your feet dry mile after mile.

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  • Warm

    Want to keep your feet warmer longer outdoors? Our advanced thermal-reflective technologies are built for added warmth without extra weight by reflecting and retaining body heat for high-efficiency comfort in the cold.
  • FOOTWEAR WARM

    Omni-Heat™ Infinity

    The next evolution of thermal-reflective warmth with an expanded pattern of gold dots that reflects more of your body heat delivering instant warmth without compromising breathability.

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  • FOOTWEAR WARM

    Omni-Heat™ Reflective

    Groundbreaking thermal-reflective tech with tiny silver dots that reflect and retain body heat for instant and enhanced warmth while releasing excess heat and moisture.

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  • Cushion

    From running and hiking to taking on the everyday, treat your feet with cushioning technologies built for a comfortable ride no matter what's around the next corner.
  • FOOTWEAR CUSHION

    TechLite™ Plus

    High-performance cushioning with advanced extra light comfort, enhanced energy return, and less compression over time for a faster, more durable ride.

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  • FOOTWEAR CUSHION

    TechLite™ Plush

    Pinnacle cushioning experience with responsive, extra-light foam and an elevated midsole design that improves heel-to-toe transition and maximizes comfort.

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  • FOOTWEAR CUSHION

    TechLite™

    Our core lightweight cushioning built for all-day, all-terrain performance with enhanced impact absorption, high energy return, and step-in comfort.

  • FOOTWEAR CUSHION

    TechLite™ Live

    Eco-friendly lightweight cushioning made with more than 50% plant-based materials and built for all-day, all-terrain comfort and performance.

  • Traction

    Don't miss a step with footwear traction technologies built to help keep you sure-footed across multiple surfaces and in a variety of conditions.
  • FOOTWEAR TRACTION

    Omni-Grip™

    Our core traction technology features specially-formulated compounds and tread patterns for cross-terrain stability and grip on variable surfaces in wet and dry conditions.

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  • FOOTWEAR TRACTION

    Omni-Grip™ LT

    Dynamic, lightweight stability and grip with specially-designed lug patterns and ground-contact foam to enhance traction on wet, dry, and loose terrain.

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  • FOOTWEAR TRACTION

    Omni-Grip™ Ice

    Omni-Grip™ Ice is a groundbreaking tech inspired by polar bears and built for exceptional traction using a rubber hybrid outsole embedded with special fibers for enhanced grip on ice and snow.

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  • FOOTWEAR TRACTION

    Adapt Trax™

    Advanced two-part system built for trail performance. A proprietary compound combines with a purposely-designed tread pattern for enhanced traction in wet and dry conditions.