Columbia Sportswear began in 1938 as Columbia Hat Company, founded by Paul and Marie Lamfrom after the family fled Nazi Germany. Gert Boyle later became central to the brand's identity and growth.

Columbia sells outerwear, fleece, hiking apparel, fishing gear, footwear, packs, and accessories. It is known for accessible performance technologies and broad distribution.

Fleece, fishing shirts, rain jackets, puffer coats, gorpcore basics, and practical outdoor resale finds.

Columbia is sold through columbia.com, Columbia stores, outdoor retailers, sporting goods stores, department stores, outlets, and resale marketplaces.