On the more extreme side of things, the Columbia Men’s Marquam Peak Fusion OMNI-HEAT INFINITY Water-Resistant Parka Jacket (If living in Quebec, click here to view the item) is Columbia’s gold standard in thermal reflectivity, delivering maximum warmth and comfort in extremely cold conditions. No need for multiple layers! 3 days ago · Here are a few benefits of Omni-Heat™ 3D: Expanded coverage of the silver reflective lining, leading to enhanced heat retention. Small fiber pods help create an air gap between the jacket and your body for more insulation. Highly breathable, allowing both moisture and excess heat to escape. Click here to shop our Omni-Heat™ 3D jackets. Omni With tiny gold dots that reflect and retain body heat, Omni-Heat™ Infinity keeps you warmer, longer without sacrificing breathability. And now, Columbia Sportswear has come up with yet another breakthrough. Meet Omni-Heat™ Infinity. Debuting in jackets this fall, the innovative gold material is the latest in the Omni-Heat™ family of cold-weather fabrics. It builds on the original Omni-Heat™ concept inspired by NASA that uses tiny silver dots to reflect heat. Shop Big & Tall. Up to 25% off. Men's clothing for cold wet weather, warm sunny weather, and everything in between. Breathability is also measurable, and Omni-Tech has a rating of 10.000 g/m2/24h, whereas Gore-Tex begins at 15.000 g/m2/24h and goes all the way up to 25.000 g/m2/24h. As you can see, Omni-Tech is adequately breathable but is best avoided if you are looking for a jacket that can keep up with your physical activity. Wear and Durability Omni Heat Infinity Videos Columbia Analytics Portal. OMNI-HEAT: For versatile lightweight warmth in mild to severe cold. 78 global ratings. 5 star: 60%: 4 Warmth. The Columbia Whirlibird IV is a relatively warm ski jacket compared to other jackets we reviewed. It can't compete with the high-end down or synthetically insulated jackets, but it gets the job done with a burly outer shell jacket with a hanging mesh lining and a synthetically insulated inner sweater layer with an "Omni-Heat" thermal reflective material on the inside of the inner layer. A durable ski jacket built with advanced thermal-reflective tech and waterproof-breathable shell. A warm hooded fleece made with 100% recycled polyester. Conquer winter in this reimagined classic built for all-day comfort and performance. A performance fleece built to keep you comfortable on the mountain, on the trail, or around town. 2020 Note: Ten years later, I am still wearing this jacket. It has definitely held up. I wear it almost every day during the winter. I like to walk every day, even in cold weather. It helps me clear my head and stay in shape. Columbia claims that this jacket, despite its light weight, is extremely warm. So I wore the jacket while I was out 4Qg7j.