Our waterproof jackets make sure you can handle anything nature throws at you. Columbia’s waterproof technology keeps you nice and dry, so you have no excuse to cancel your outdoor adventures. No matter what climate you’re tackling, you can rest assured that your raincoat is tested tough.

We’ll never forget how the great founder of Columbia Sportswear, Gert Boyle, strapped her son to the roof of her car and drove through a rainstorm. Her famous sense of humour truly shone through the iconic Columbia ads during the 80s and 90s. In these ads, the “One Tough Mother” performed experiments, such as sending her son through a carwash—all in the name of product testing, of course. Gert Boyle had the famous motto, “It’s perfect. Now make it better.” And here at Columbia, we keep striving towards that standard.

Be prepared for drizzle, rain, downpour and deluge

Many branded jackets will use technical terms to explain how water resistant they are. Here at Columbia, we don’t think it should be hard to understand your clothes. That’s why, as you’ll see in our Guide to Waterproof banner on the top of the page, our clothing has four different easy-to-understand waterproof levels: Drizzle, rain, downpour and deluge.

Clothes with the level “drizzle” include jackets from our womens windbreaker jacket collection and softshell women's jacket collection. They aren’t truly waterproof, but are perfect for a drizzle, as they can resist moisture absorption with a lasting repellency.

If you pick the level “rain”, you’ll find light rain gear made of waterproof fabric with sealed exposed seams. Clothes in the “downpour” level have air‑permeable waterproof protection and sealed seams. Last but not least, clothes with the level “deluge” offer complete protection and zero wet out. Jackets in this category are the ultimate rain gear, which you can face any weather in.

Omni-Tech™ and Outdry™: Columbia waterproof technologies

You can rest assured that our waterproof technologies will keep you dry no matter what outdoor adventure you’re tackling next. Just zip up and count on us to keep you from getting wet.

Columbia’s Omni-Tech™ technology delivers water-defying versatility, featuring multi-layered waterproof protection. Omni-Tech™ jackets are waterproof and also provide protection against the wind. What’s more, they have high breathability, allowing excess warmth and moisture to escape. This means that you can stay active all day and still remain dry both inside and out.

Our technology Outdry™ Extreme means your jacket is equipped with an external impenetrable membrane and sealed seams. You can bravely face extreme conditions in these waterproof jackets. Furthermore, they offer excellent next-to-skin comfort because of their internal wicking.

Finally, we believe the waterproof outerwear you choose shouldn’t just take care of you. They should also take care of the planet we love exploring so much. That’s why Outdry™ Extreme Eco offers clothes that are waterproof and breathable but also eco-friendly. This means that the jacket fabrics are 100% recycled. Also, the fabrics are dyed completely without water or with significantly less water.

Which waterproof jacket will suit you best?

When you’re buying a raincoat, don’t settle for the first jacket you stumble across. Browse through the wide range of colours and styles that our women’s jackets are available in. You can choose between various designs and features which you appreciate in a waterproof jacket. In our selection of waterproof clothes, you’ll find jackets with drawcord-adjustable hoods and jackets with fleece-lined hoods. You’ll also find long waterproof coats and jackets of a shorter length, as well as jackets in flashy colours and more sober shades.

No matter what outdoor activity is on the agenda, our waterproof jacket collection has you covered. If you’re going hiking with friends, you don’t want to stress over the weather forecast. Just kit yourself out in a stylish jacket from our hiking jacket womens collection.

If you want to stay both dry and warm in the city, a waterproof and insulated womens parka coat can be a great solution. Our durable urban parka jackets aren’t just warm, they’re also very lightweight and packable. When packed up, the jacket only takes up a small space in your closet and fits easily into your bag.

Carefully consider which design features are important to you before buying a jacket. That way, you’ll get a durable and ideal adventure companion that you can explore nature in for a long time.

Keep discovering our new women collection for the latest arrivals and the many categories of womens jackets that Columbia offers:

• womens puffer jacket
• womens coats
• quilted puffer jacket women's
• black puffer jacket womens
• womens body warmer
• lightweight puffer jacket women
• womens puffer jacket with hood
• quilted jacket womens
• women's parka with hood
• ski jackets women
• women's 3 in 1 jacket
• long puffer jacket women
• womens walking jacket
• womens casual jackets

And don’t forget to check out our mens puffer jacket collection to explore our line of insulated mens jackets.