" The Columbia Sportswear Firm is a firm that generates as well as disperses outerwear, sports garments, along with footwear, in addition to headwear, outdoor camping devices, ski garments, along with outerwear accessories.
It was founded in 1938 by Paul Lamfrom, the father of Gert Boyle. Business is headquartered in Cedar Mill, an unincorporated location in Washington Area, Oregon, in the Portland city near Beaverton.
Columbia's fast sales growth was maintained by its layers, which included breathable water-proof material and interchangeable shells as well as also cellular linings."