Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company is a small, family-owned company dedicated to the distribution of hats in the region. Founded for the first time in 1961, it has grown to become a global leader in the design, procurement, marketing and distribution of outdoor apparel, footwear, decorations and equipment.
The company designs, develops, sells and distributes outdoor apparel, footwear, decorations and equipment under four major brands: Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, Sorel and Montrail. As one of the largest outdoor apparel and footwear companies in the world, the company's products have earned an international reputation for innovation, quality and performance. The company's products feature innovative technologies and designs that maintain the passion of outdoor lovers from elements that increase comfort and make outdoor activities more enjoyable. The company's brands complement each other to address the diversification of outdoor performance needs of a variety of outdoor consumer groups.
