"The Columbia Sportswear Company is a business that produces and distributes outerwear, sportswear, and also footwear, in addition to headgear, camping equipment, ski clothing, and also outerwear accessories.

It was founded in 1938 by Paul Lamfrom, the father of Gert Boyle. The business is headquartered in Cedar Mill, an unincorporated area in Washington Area, Oregon, in the Portland city near Beaverton.

Columbia's rapid sales development was fueled by its coats, which included breathable waterproof textile and compatible shells and also liners."