[Columbia] The carpet pattern of Portland International Airport! A limited fleece that "feels like a story"

In fact, Portland International Airport (PDX) is famous for its carpet pattern. The uniquely geometric patterned carpet is one of the symbols of the city in the local area. Columbia has directly brought that pattern to the "Helvetia Half Snap Fleece." What was underfoot in Portland is now worn. With this, you are now part of PDX.

Let's wear the symbol of PDX

The theme this time is the carpet of Portland International Airport, commonly known as PDX. It features a design that combines a teal-based background with geometric patterns, inspired by the airport's runways as seen from above. It is instantly recognizable locally as PDX, and it has become a common practice for travelers to take photos with their shoes on the carpet.

Columbia itself is a brand born in Portland in 1938. They place a pattern that symbolizes the local airport onto their classic fleece. The airport's carpet has become a pattern that symbolizes the city’s culture, and wearing it has become a natural evolution.

Fluffy Helvetia fully supports PDX!

The base is Columbia's "Helvetia" series. It is a retro-inspired half-snap fleece made with plush Sherpa pile material. In this model, the PDX carpet pattern is printed all over the surface. It features a zippered pocket on the chest, and the neckline can be adjusted with snap buttons.

In the men's version, stretch binding is added to the collar and cuffs, as well as at the hem. The pattern stands out quite a bit, but the shape itself is a fleece that is easy to wear casually. You might find conversations sparking with fellow travelers with a "Oh? PDX?"

The silhouettes are slightly different for men's and women's

Even with the same PDX carpet pattern, the shapes for men and women are a bit different. The men's version comes in four sizes from S to XL and features a regular fit that is easy to wear comfortably.

On the other hand, the women's version has a cropped silhouette that gives some room in the body width while keeping the length shorter. Additionally, it is equipped with a drawcord at the hem. You can wear it straight down, or cinch the hem for a rounder shape. This allows for separate ways to enjoy the appearance when worn for both men and women.

Not familiar with Portland? No problem, you can start promoting it from today!

This limited fleece will be sold at COLUMBIA TOKYO FLAGSHIP, Columbia Minami-Horie Store, and the official Columbia online store. If you've been to Portland, you might recognize the carpet pattern the moment you see it. If you don't know, it just looks like a mysterious geometric pattern. But the moment you realize, "Actually, this is the airport carpet," a story is added to that piece.

Instead of prominently featuring the brand's logo, it embodies the airport of the city where it was born. Columbia's love for Portland is quite profound. And once you know about the PDX carpet, if you ever go to Portland, it's certain that the first thing you look at upon arrival is not the sign but your feet.

Product Name / Helvetia II Drop M Half Snap Fleece (Men’s)
Price / 14,300 yen
Material / Sherpa Pile (100% Polyester)
Size / S, M, L, XL
Color / 454 (Reef PDX Carpet)

Product Name / Helvetia II Drop W Half Snap Fleece (Women’s)
Price / 12,100 yen
Material / Sherpa Pile (100% Polyester)
Size / S, M, L, XL
Color / 454 (Reef PDX Carpet)

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