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SanMar to Carry Columbia Sportswear

A leader in active outdoor apparel, Columbia Sportswear will appear in SanMar�s 2010 Apparel, Bags & Caps catalog, releasing in early August.

Seattle, WA; June 23, 2009�SanMar� Corporation, a leading supplier of imprintable apparel and accessories, today announces a final inclusion in their fall line-up of brands, which will now include Columbia Sportswear Company. Under an agreement reached this month, Columbia Sportswear will debut 10 styles online in early July and appear in SanMar�s August-releasing 2010 Apparel, Bags & Caps catalog.

�In both our industry and at retail, Columbia Sportswear is recognized and respected for being a leader in innovative and quality active outdoor apparel,� says Marty Lott, SanMar president. �We are delighted to now offer this outstanding line within our family of brands.�

Columbia Sportswear also views their inclusion in SanMar�s brand offering as an outstanding opportunity. As Columbia Sportswear�s vice president of global apparel sales Mitch Fields explains, �In this industry, SanMar is known for their customer service, nationwide inventory and user-friendly marketing tools, so we look forward to seeing our products included in their offering.�

Among the 10 premiering Columbia Sportswear styles are the Bonehead� Fishing Shirts, the City Trek� II Jacket, as well as the Steens Mountain Jacket. The inventory will be carried in multiple warehouses and will be available for online and phone purchase beginning in early July. For more information or to order Columbia Sportswear, call 800.426.6399 or visit www.sanmar.com.

About Columbia Sportswear Company
Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in the design, sourcing, marketing and distribution of active outdoor apparel and footwear. As one of the largest outerwear manufacturers in the world and a leading seller of skiwear in the United States, the company has developed an international reputation for quality, performance, functionality and value. The company manages a portfolio of outdoor brands including Columbia Sportswear, Montrail, Mountain Hardwear, Pacific Trail, and Sorel. To learn more about Columbia, please visit the company's website at www.columbia.com.

About SanMar Corporation
SanMar� Corporation is a leading supplier of wholesale apparel and accessories including Nike Golf, Tiger Woods Collection, Columbia Sportswear, OGIO�, Red House�, New Era�, Port Authority�, Port & Company�, District Threads�, CornerStone�, Sport-Tek� and Precious Cargo�. A family owned and operated business since 1971, SanMar is based in Seattle, WA with six national distribution centers.

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