Columbia Sportswear Reinvents Raincoat Technology

Their proprietary OutDry Extreme technology offers protection and breathability by way of all new surface membranes

Most people are familiar with Columbia Sportswear‘s range of durable, stylish outdoor apparel. Many, however, might not be familiar with the fact that the brand holds more than 220 patents for technologies they’ve developed in just the last six years. Today, they announce their latest development, OutDry Extreme for raincoats, and CH had the opportunity to get hands on with the products during a visit …

Stutterheim Outerwear

Drawing creativity from overcast skies, the Stockholm-based raincoat brand is making bold moves next season

Back in 2012 CH spoke with Alexander Stutterheim in his small boutique in Sdermalms SoFo district in Stockholm and discussed his small, yet already well-formed, brand bearing his own name: Stutterheim.At the time, his range of raincoats numbered only four designs, but nowthree years laterStutterheim has grown dramatically. We returned to the brand’s HQ (still on Sdermalm) recently and spoke with marketing director, Johan Lomana …

Shaw Technical Jacket

Swimwear brand Onia is gradually dipping its toes into everyday apparel—and their Shaw Technical Jacket checks all the boxes. Made from the same high-performing fabric as their swim shorts, the cotton-nylon jacket is lined with sturdy but soft mesh, has an abundance of pockets, and is super packable.