Antarctica is known as the seventh continent. With its harsh environment and uninhabitable conditions, it has become the ultimate dream destination for all explorers. In mid-November 2013, a 15-member outdoor expedition team, fully protected from head to toe by Columbia, embarked on an expedition to Antarctica, heading toward the center of this continent—the South Pole—kicking off this polar adventure. Facing such severe climatic challenges, Columbia’s gear equipped with Omni-Heat™ thermal technology features reflective silver fabric that bounces back body heat, effectively locking in warmth to provide long-lasting cold protection, offering the team the warmest possible defense in extreme cold conditions.
3-in-1 Down Jacket
Columbia’s 3-in-1 down waterproof functional jacket utilizes Omni-Heat™ thermal technology, offering waterproofing, breathability, and warmth. The zippered and three-point connection 3-in-1 system allows for a cozy combination of the outer shell and inner lining, easily adapting to harsh cold weather changes while ensuring comfortable wear.
Omni-Heat Down Jacket
The Omni-Heat™ thermal technology innovatively incorporates silver heat-reflective material that efficiently reflects body heat while rapidly dissipating excess warmth. With 800-fill down, it delivers breakthrough temperature-regulating insulation in a pleasantly lightweight package.
Outdoor Functional Wear
The inner layer features Omni-Heat™ thermal technology, dry-tech, and sweat-wicking properties, offering a snug, breathable, and warm feel. The fabric is low-rise, antimicrobial, and provides all-around elastic comfort for active movement.
Ski Pants
Featuring exclusive Omni-Heat™ thermal reflection technology and Omni-Tech™ waterproof and breathable technology, these pants are both warm and water-resistant. The all-around elastic and comfortable fabric includes a leg ventilation system, waterproof zippered pockets, and a slim-fit design for agile movement.
Cold-Weather Boots
The shoe lining containsOmni-HeatOmni-Heat™ thermal technology for warmth and breathability. Paired with an Omni-Tech™ waterproof and breathable nylon upper, they tackle any muddy terrain. The ultra-lightweight cushioned midsole offers comfort, lightness, and flexibility. The outsole features seamlessOmni-GripOmni-Grip™ rubber for superior traction.
Cold-Weather Cap
The double-knit cap uses Omni-Heat™ thermal technology, with ear-covering sections featuring Omni-Dry™ technology for highly efficient warmth retention.
Ski Gloves
The gloves are filled with Omni-Heat™ high-efficiency insulation material, incorporating Omni-Heat™ thermal technology and 3D lightweight waterproofing, along with ergonomic grip-friendly contours and a long neck design to block cold winds—keeping hands warm and comfortable.
Columbia Brand Introduction
Established in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company grew from a neighborhood hat and apparel shop into the world’s leading outdoor apparel brand today. With a long-standing heritage, Columbia is dedicated to conveying its brand essence through its products: Value, Americanized style, a passion for outdoor living, Active spirit, and Authenticity. To meet diverse outdoor and travel needs, Columbia offers a wide range of products including outdoor casual wear, sportswear, hiking and lightweight footwear, and accessories. Columbia is committed to developing innovative products that are both functional and stylish, delivering high-quality brand value.
As a pioneer in outdoor apparel technology, Columbia has revolutionized outdoor activities and adventure travel trends. It has developed a variety of patented outdoor apparel technologies under the Omni series, including Columbia’s exclusively developed Omni-Tech™ waterproof and breathable technology, Omni-Dry™ exceptional waterproof and breathable technology, Omni-Shade™ UV protection technology, and Omni-Shield™.
As the world's leading outdoor sports brand, Columbia now employs over 3,000 people, distributes and sells Columbia products in more than 100 countries, and has more than 13,000 retail stores globally. In recent years, Columbia has also actively expanded into international markets. Not only is it a leader in the outdoor apparel markets of the United States and Canada, but in Asia, Columbia also dominates the outdoor clothing sector. It has extensively developed the Chinese market and continuously consolidated its position as the leader in outdoor apparel in Greater China, achieving remarkable results.
Milestones in Columbia’s Development:
★1938 Columbia Hats Company was established
★1960 Gert Boyle designed the first Columbia fisherman’s vest. Columbia Hats Company became Columbia Sportswear Company
★1975 Columbia began to go international
★1982 Columbia pioneered the world’s first Interchange System
★In 1986, the Columbia Bugaboo Interchange Parka multifunctional jacket was launched on the market, achieving the remarkable sales of one million units in its first year, and has now surpassed five million units sold!
★In 1991, Columbia developed and launched its proprietary Omni-Tech technology.
★1996 Columbia opened its first flagship store in Portland, Oregon, USA.
★1997 Columbia was the first to develop Omni-Dry.
★1998 Columbia successfully went public on the NASDAQ in the United States.
★2001 Columbia partnered with Swire Resources Limited in Hong Kong to enter the Hong Kong market.
★2004 Columbia expanded its business to mainland China.
★2008 Columbia introduced its proprietary Omni-Tech waterproof and breathable technology breakthrough in footwear products.
Columbia exclusively developed the Omni-Shade UV protection technology.
★2009 Columbia exclusively developed the Omni-Shield stain-resistant technology.
Columbia exclusively developed the world’s first electrically heated snow boots.
★2010 Columbia launched its groundbreaking Omni-Heat reflective body heat retention technology.
★2011 Columbia introduced the Omni-Freeze Ice temperature-regulating technology and brought in the Outdry lightweight waterproofing system.
★2012 Columbia launched the Omni-Wick Evap highly efficient moisture-wicking technology.