Footwear lined with Gore-Tex fabric is the state of the art in durable, waterproof, breathable footwear technology.
Miracle waterproof fabric, ingeniously designed with millions of tiny holes which help combat overheating. Unfortunately for the fashion conscious, it's only activated when the manufacturer's trade name is splashed conspicuously across the garment.
a lightweight, durable, synthetic fiber used as a tissue filler or to support tissue
A trademarked fabric invented by W. L. ("Bob") Gore, made from expanded polytetrafluoroethylene, and possessing the capability to block incoming water and allow ventilation. Sometimes used as a component in athletic shoes and boots intended for inclement weather.
a membrane laminated to performance fabrics to achieve waterproofness with a minimum loss of breathability. Generally applied to the underside of a fabric.
Gore's microporous membrane that, when laminated to an outer fabric, keeps rain out while allowing perspiration vapor to escape. Creates a waterproof breathable fabric.
An advanced, lightweight waterproof material, ideal as a lining To Top
fabric - Made by W.L. Gore & Associates, this is a waterproof, breathable and windproof membrane that is laminated with other fabrics to create jackets, pants, hats, bivy bags and gloves. It is available in two, and three layer constructions.
A breathable, waterproof fabric favored by outdoorspeople.
A breatheable fabric used for weatherproof jackets and overtrousers
A thin insulation laminated to a wide range of outer fabrics providing simultaneous waterproofing and sweat escape. Outer and active wear. Rock as socks.
Gore-Tex® fabric is created by laminating the Gore-Tex® membrane between a durable liner and a protective fabric. The membrane is waterproof, yet allows sweat vapor to pass through it for breathability.
A synthetic fabric engineered with a triple-layer membrane to provide an impenetrable barrier against wind and water while maintaining breath ability. Gore-Tex® is used in outerwear and sportswear where functionality is of prime importance.
The GORE-TEX® membrane has 9 billion pores per square inch, with each pore 20,000 times smaller than a water droplet. These tiny holes are too small for water and wind to pass through from the outside. These same pores are large enough for moisture vapor to pass through, so your body's perspiration is able to escape and you don't get clammy and uncomfortable.
Gore-Tex (abbreviated GTX) is a registered trademark of W.L. Gore & Associates best known for its use in relation to waterproof/breathable fabrics. The first commercial consumer product using Gore-Tex was a tent called the Light Dimension that was created and sold by the Seattle firm, Early Winters, Ltd., in 1976.
