Outdoor gear maker Columbia filed an antitrust complaint with the European Union. The company alleges that Gore-Tex maker, W.L. Gore has engaged in unfair competitive practices by abusing its dominant position in the market. As most of our readers know, the many flavors of Gore-Tex fabric have become the go to fabric for high end…
One of the big buzzes at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market was the introduction of Columbia Sportswear’s Omni-Heat technology. The latest addition to their Omni line of of technologies, Omni-Heat will be available in three styles of insulation: reflective, thermal, and electric. This new technology is said to provide warmth and temperature regulation with less bulk….