Columbia Sportswear Company Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Commitments And Contingencies	9 Months Ended
Commitments And Contingencies	Sep. 30, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Inventory Purchase Obligations Inventory purchase obligations consist of open production purchase orders and other commitments for raw materials and sourced apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment. At September 30, 2016, inventory purchase obligations were $282,129,000. Litigation The Company is a party to various legal claims, actions and complaints from time to time. Although the ultimate resolution of legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.