OutDry fabric technical specifications According to Columbia, OutDry is 100% waterproof, and since this material applies to the outer layer of an outdoor garment or accessory, it prevents water from entering any part of the waterproofed item.

Water gets in and stays in collecting in the space between the unbonded inner and outer layers weighing you down out dry improves fit and flexibility keeping you drier lighter. And more comfortable.

OutDry EX is Columbia's waterproof ultra-breathable technology which incorporates a waterproof membrane on the outside for permanent water repellency and durability.

OutDry™ is absolutely waterproof yet breathable. The bonded construction leaves no space between the membrane and outer shell for water to get in while helping you stay drier, lighter, and more comfortable.

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Vietnam is Columbia's largest supplier, and 25% of the company's footwear originates in China. Columbia has operated in China since 2014 as Columbia Sportswear Commercial (Shanghai) Company as a joint venture with Swire Pacific Limited, reaching a total of 86 Chinese retail stores by 2017.

Washing and caring for a Columbia rain jacket: WASHING: Wash with cold water on the delicate or hand wash cycle.

Waterproof rating Fabrics with a water column of 10.000 mm and over are considered to be fully waterproof. But not all waterproof fabrics are made alike and not all withstand water pressure at the same level. OutDry Extreme is said to have a rating of around 20.000 mm, which indeed means that it is fully waterproof.

Waterproof jackets have seams that are taped or welded to keep water out. Fully seam-sealed jackets are more waterproof than critically seam-sealed, and welded seams usually hold up to a soaking better than taped (unless the tape is on the outside, which effectively seals out water).

Columbia, whose brands include Mountain Hardwear, Sorel and OutDry among others, makes accessories and equipment in more than a dozen countries. More than 60% of its products, particularly footwear, in 2018 were manufactured in Vietnam and China.

Shoes with our OutDry membrane can be used for hours in persistent and/or heavy rain. Thanks to the advanced OutDry technology, even walking in wet or dewy grass - one of the most difficult challenges for any waterproof shoe - is possible without the risk of getting your feet wet.