Columbia: an outdoor brand from Oregon
What kind of brand is Columbia?
Columbia Sportswear Company is an American company that produces and sells outerwear and sportswear, footwear, headwear, camping equipment, and ski apparel. Wikipedia says it was founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, as Columbia Hat Company, a hat wholesaler named after the nearby Columbia River. The company adopted its current name, Columbia Sportswear Company, in 1960, and is headquartered in Cedar Mill, Washington County, just outside Portland.
Who is behind the Columbia brand?
After Neal Boyle's death in 1970, his wife Gert Boyle and their son Tim took over the company. Gert was Columbia's president from 1970 to 1988, and chaired its board of directors from 1983 until her death in 2019. Tim Boyle became president and CEO in 1988. Columbia Sportswear also owns Sorel (since 2000), Mountain Hardwear (since 2003), and prAna (since 2014). Columbia's Omni-Heat reflective thermal insulation was used by the Odysseus lunar lander, and also protected the Athena lander in March 2025.
Columbia Puffect Sherpa jacket in the collection
Jackets: the collection features one style, the winter Columbia Puffect Sherpa Jacket in Dark Stone. Columbia promotes it with the tagline “The perfect puffer for all-day comfort” and lists it in its women's line. The outer shell is made of plush, high-pile sherpa fleece (100% polyester), the lining is 210T nylon taffeta, and the fill is Thermarator synthetic insulation made from 100% recycled polyester. According to the brand, this insulation retains its loft even when wet, and the entire jacket is designed without PFAS.
Details: a high, adjustable zip-up collar that shields the neck from the cold, a chin guard to prevent chafing, zippered pockets to keep small items from falling out while you move, and elastic cuffs that Columbia says help protect against the elements.
Columbia fit and sizing
Columbia describes the fit of the Puffect Sherpa Jacket as universal and relaxed (universal, easy fit), which the brand says allows comfortable freedom of movement. The brand lists the center-back length as 63.5 cm, or 25 inches. Since this is a women's Columbia size, compare your measurements with the size chart on the product page before buying. W if you're unsure about the size, contact usbefore placing your order.
Why buy Columbia from Saturaise?
The Columbia Puffect Sherpa jacket at Saturaise is an original product covered by an authenticity guarantee. This collection features a Columbia style, and you'll find more warm jackets, including the down-filled The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse, in the categories Jackets and The North Face jackets.
