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Encyclopedia > Goretex

Gore-tex is a proprietary teflonized textile material owned by W.L. Gore & Associates. It has the property that water vapor in the air may pass through its pores, but liquid water may not; commonly said to be 'breathable'.


It is used in a huge variety of applications, from lining walking boots to bags for bagpipes.


External link

  • W.L. Gore website (http://www.gore.com/)

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Goretex jacket (739 words)
Basically goretex is a teflon polymer that has tiny little holes in it, too small for liquid water, large enough for water vapor.
The goretex layer is laminated to the inside of the face fabric that the jacket's made of, usually polyester or nylon.
Since the goretex is still exposed on the inside, there's usually two ways to protect it from wear and tear from your clothes rubbing against it.
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