COLUMBIA

Origin: Portland, Oregon, United States

Founded: 1938

Founders: Paul and Marie Lamfrom

Brand Story:

Founded in 1938 as a family-owned hat distributor, Columbia Sportswear has grown from its Pacific Northwest roots into a global titan of outdoor apparel and performance gear. Driven for decades by legendary matriarch Gert Boyle and her famous "Tough Mother" testing standards, the brand is celebrated for pioneering accessible, no-nonsense outdoor technology—including the iconic 3-in-1 Bugaboo™ jacket, waterproof Omni-Tech™ barriers, and thermal-reflective Omni-Heat™ linings. Crafted to handle unpredictable weather and rugged terrain, Columbia delivers functional fleece, durable outerwear, and trail-ready gear built to keep adventurers warm, dry, and protected.