Columbia

Columbia Sportswear is an American company founded in 1938 by Paul Lamfrom as Columbia Hat Company, with its origins in Portland, Oregon. The brand has come a long way, growing from a small hat manufacturer to a global leader in outdoor apparel. The company's greatest growth occurred under the leadership of Gertrude "Gert" Boyle, the founder's daughter, whose creativity and strength led Columbia to worldwide success. Her advertising campaign, "One Tough Mother," became iconic and helped build the brand's recognition.

In the 1980s and 90s, Columbia introduced groundbreaking products like the Bugaboo parka with the Interchange system, allowing the combination of a lightweight shell with an insulated liner, providing versatility in changing weather conditions. Thanks to such innovations, the brand became one of the largest ski apparel producers in the United States, and its products began to be sold worldwide.

Today, Columbia offers a wide range of products, from outdoor clothing to footwear and accessories to camping gear. The company continually develops new technologies, such as Omni-Heat and Omni-Shield, which enhance comfort in tough weather conditions. Columbia remains a leader in the outdoor apparel industry, combining tradition with modern technological solutions.