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.

Core Technologies
- Omni-Heat®
  THERMAL COMFORT
  
  Stay warm in cold conditions.
- Omni-Dry®
  ULTRA BREATHABLE WATERPROOF
  
  Keeps you dry during highly aerobic activity, whatever the weather.
- OutDry®
  WATER NOT INCLUDED™
  
  Stays dry, warm and comfortable.
- Omni-Tech®
  WATERPROOF BREATHABLE
  
  Stay dry in wet conditions.
- Techlite™
  LIGHTWEIGHT PERFORMANCE
  
  Lightweight cushioning and support.
- Omni-Shade®
  SUN PROTECTION
  
  Enjoy the sun safely.
- Omni-Wick®
  ADVANCED EVAPORATION
  
  Keeps you dry and comfortable.
- Omni-Freeze™
  ADVANCED COOLING
  
  Stay cool in the heat.
- Omni-Shield™
  ADVANCED REPELLENCY
  
  Resist rain and stains.
- Omni-Grip®
  ADVANCED TRACTION
  
  Hold tight on any terrain.

OMNI-SHIELD

About OMNI-SHIELD

Omni-Shield delivers protection from the outdoors where you least expect it but need it most. This coated fabric resists all liquids below 170º F from absorbing into the yarns and staining the garment (without any effect on the feel of the material). The fabric itself will also dry 3-5 times faster than untreated fabric, without holding moisture like a conventional fabric, meaning it stays lighter even when its wet.

Featured in sportswear and footwear where its water resistance and stain protection defend against the elemets, Omni-Shield keeps you prepared even when you’re not.