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Columbia
StyleGorpcore / OutdoorAthleisure / SportswearTechwear
Known forOutdoor & technicalJacketsOuterwear
Columbia Sportswear is an American outdoor apparel, footwear and equipment maker, started in Portland, Oregon by Paul Lamfrom as the Columbia Hat Company and controlled by the Boyle family since. The mainline covers waterproof shells, insulated parkas, fleece, hiking boots and fishing gear, built on in-house technologies such as Omni-Tech waterproofing and Omni-Heat thermal-reflective lining. The publicly listed group also owns SOREL and Mountain Hardwear. Nineties Columbia logo jackets and Bugaboo shells remain steady sellers in secondhand and streetwear resale channels.
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How Columbia fits
| Category | Runs | Shape | Length | Size advice | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly large | relaxed fleece and hooded mid-layers with generous body room | regular, sits at the hip | Size down if you want the fleece to sit close to the body rather than as a layering piece. | medium |
| Shirts & overshirts | runs large | very relaxed, vented PFG and hiking shirts cut for airflow | long body intended to stay tucked | Many buyers go a full size down from their usual dress-shirt size on PFG and trail shirts. | medium |
| Trousers & pants | slightly large | regular to relaxed hiking and convertible pants with room in the seat and thigh | regular, with some styles noted as long in the inseam | Stick with your usual waist but expect a roomy leg; size down the waist if the elastic or belt takes up slack. | medium |
| Jackets | slightly large | relaxed and slightly boxy, built over a fleece or mid-layer | regular to slightly long, hip-covering on most shells and parkas | Take your normal size if you plan to layer, otherwise size down one for a cleaner silhouette. | high |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | slightly large | regular to relaxed, wide through the chest and sleeve | regular to slightly long in the body | Consider one size down for a modern fit; the standard cut is fairly boxy. | medium |
Does Columbia run big or small?
Columbia fits slightly large. Most people can take their usual size, but size down if you want a trim, non-layered fit — especially in fleece, shells and PFG shirts. Columbia is widely described as cutting on the generous side, with roomy chests and shoulders designed for mid-layers, so shoppers who want a modern slim look often go one size down.
How does Columbia fit?
Columbia is widely described as cutting on the generous side, with roomy chests and shoulders designed for mid-layers, so shoppers who want a modern slim look often go one size down. Overall shape: relaxed, mainstream American cut with room for layering.
How do Columbia hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Columbia hoodies & sweatshirts fits slightly large. Size down if you want the fleece to sit close to the body rather than as a layering piece. Shape: relaxed fleece and hooded mid-layers with generous body room.
How do Columbia shirts & overshirts fit?
Columbia shirts & overshirts runs large. Many buyers go a full size down from their usual dress-shirt size on PFG and trail shirts. Shape: very relaxed, vented PFG and hiking shirts cut for airflow.
How do Columbia trousers & pants fit?
Columbia trousers & pants fits slightly large. Stick with your usual waist but expect a roomy leg; size down the waist if the elastic or belt takes up slack. Shape: regular to relaxed hiking and convertible pants with room in the seat and thigh.
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