Columbia keeps OutDry to itself

Columbia Sportswear, which acquired OutDry Technologies eight years ago, quietly decided to take no more orders for the waterproof-breathable membrane placed by any of its 50-plus external clients after May 15. The company will continue to use the special lamination technology only for the products of its own brands, including ...

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