Columbia

Columbia Sportswear Company manufactures and distributes outerwear, sportswear, and footwear, as well as headwear, camping gear, skiwear, and outdoor accessories. It was founded in 1938 by Paul Lamfrom, Gert Boyle's father. The company is headquartered in Cedar Mill, an unincorporated area in Washington County, Oregon, in the Portland metropolitan area near Beaverton. Columbia's rapid sales growth was fueled by its jackets, which featured breathable waterproof fabric and interchangeable shells and liners.