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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OMNI-HEAT
About OMNI-HEAT
Stay Warm In Cold Conditions
This thermal technology helps maintain warmth and prevent heat loss, keeping you comfortable in cold weather. Omni-Heat® is the ultimate body heat management system for the outdoors. From technical base layer garments to advanced electronics, Omni-Heat® ensures you stay warm and comfortable in cold conditions. Omni-Heat® products help you counter the cold anywhere and everywhere.
Stay Insulated Against The Cold
This thermal insulation technology helps maintain warmth and prevent heat loss with the highest heat retention per gram in the industry.
- Highest heat retention per gram insulation in the industry
- Ultra-soft, down like hand
- Eco friendly 50% recycled content
Make Your Own Heat
This thermal reflective technology helps regulate your temperature by reflecting and retaining the warmth your body generates, while dissipating moisture and excess heat to keep you comfortable.
- Boosts heat retention by 20% on average
- Dot lining provides heat retention while maintaining a high level of breathability to reduce excess heat and moisture
- Metallic nature neutralizes static buildup
Heat When You Want It
This electric powered thermal technology gives you the power to get warm at the push of a button.
- Industry leading power source
- State of the art carbon based heater for comfort and protection
- 4-6 hours of continuous heat
- Easy to operate waterproof control switch
