Manufacturers using GORE-TEX fabric are required to use GORE-SEAM® tape and specialized seam sealing machinery to ensure a proper seal, and to provide random samples for testing by GORE’s headquarters throughout a product's production run. The use of the GORE-TEX membrane is tightly ...
What is Gore-Tex? Gore-Tex Registered to W. L. Gore, Gore-Tex is a waterproof/breathable fabric that was co-invented by Wilbert L. Gore and Rowena Taylor. In 1976, Robert Gore was granted a patent for a porous form of polytetrafluoroethylene with a micro-structure characterized by nodes...
What Is GORE-TEX? 3 min read 818likes The GORE-TEX membrane is part of the Gore family of consumer products and it is designed to provide superior performance in a wide range of applications. GORE-TEX products employ a three-pronged defense to protect from weather conditions, ensuring ...
The way Gore-Tex is used in the construction of a waterproof motorcycle jacket is two-fold; 1. It’s bonded to the inside of the outer (Cordura) fabric The Gore-Tex membrane bonded to the outer face fabric 2. It comes as a separate detachable/non detachable zip out drop liner Zip ...
GORE-TEX, in the simplest terms we can manage, functions via a layering system. Typically, that includes an outer shell (in jackets, this ismost often nylonor polyester), an inner liner (usually a soft and comfortable fabric), and the middle membrane. It’s this membrane in the center ...
So, it’s important that your base layer is able to wick that moisture away from your skin before it makes you cold or clammy. The best ski and snowboard baselayers are explicitly designed to wick moisture away from your body. This is often achieved by choosing the right type of fabric,...
What it all boils down to is this: GORE‑TEX INFINIUM™ products are here to better support more situations in your life—from trail runs to coffee runs. From mountaineering to walking your dog. Rain or shine, the GORE-TEX brand has now got you—fingers, toes, and everything in betw...
Goretex is expensive but the number one fabric for waterproof. Definitely worth the investment if you plan to spend time in rainy cold climates. For this article, I pulled up the top sellers for rain jackets but you’d have to check the individual jacket details to find out which are resi...
The four layers of your base, hoodie, ultralight jacket and gore-tex shell should be more than sufficient. As for your legs, it is common for women to trek in leggings so I’m sure you setup with a lightweight pair and an insulated pair will work a treat. A waterproof layer is ...
The Gore-Tex® pro fabric (new in 2021) is lighter and seems to be more durable than the previous generation of 3-layer Gore-Tex®. The skirt tunnel adjusts to fit comfortably over your skirt, keeping water out of your boat. The Meridian comes standard with a shoulder to hip entry...