"The Columbia Sports Apparel Company is a company that manufactures and also distributes outerwear, sports apparel, and footwear, in addition to headwear, outdoor camping devices, ski garments, as well as outerwear accessories.

It was founded in 1938 by Paul Lamfrom, the papa of Gert Boyle. The firm is headquartered in Cedar Mill, an unincorporated location in Washington Region, Oregon, in the Rose city near Beaverton.

Columbia's quick sales development was sustained by its jackets, which featured breathable water resistant material as well as compatible shells and also linings."