Products & Technology

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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, which is how we can guarantee you'll stay dry and warm in a garment made with GORE-TEX fabric. But these same pores are large enough for moisture vapor to pass through, so your body's pe... read more

GORE-TEX fabric will last for many years. It's incredibly durable, and unlike other "waterproof/breathable" fabrics that can lose waterproofness after repeated laundering, flexing, abrasion, exposure to body oils or insect spray, the waterproofness and breathability of GORE-TEX fabric is guaranteed under any conditions you may encounter. Please note: This refers to items that have bee... read more

First introduced in 1978, GORE-TEX fabric is created when we laminate our patented GORE-TEX membrane to high performance textiles, which are then used by authorised garment manufacturers to make outerwear, accessories, and footwear. read more

The GORE-TEX membrane won't deteriorate with time, and our garments are guaranteed to be durably waterproof and breathable. Please use common sense and wear your garment for its intended use; i.e, don't wear a lightweight cycling jacket on a backcountry camping trip. If you maintain your garment properly, you can expect it to last.   read more

Seam tape is used to seal the tiny holes created by sewing when GORE-TEX fabric is made into garments. These holes may be small, but they can cause leaks. We specially manufacture our own GORE-SEAM® Tape and regulate the seam taping process to ensure compatibility with our fabrics and ensure the durability of seam waterproofness. read more

The GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® garments are windproof and breathable. While water resistant, they are not waterproof. The GORE-TEX garments are waterproof, breathable, and windproof. Both fabrics are extremely durable. How to recognize them: read more

No. Because our ultralight GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® membrane technology is built right into the fabric, it retains its windproofness over use — even after 100 wash and dry cycles. Other windproof products, such as some microfibers, can lose windproofness after only one wash cycle. Make sure to always follow the specific care instructions and DON’T use softener or powder deterge... read more

There are four basic categories of WINDSTOPPER® fabrics: a) GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® Active Shells are the lightest, most packable garment offering total windproofness, maximum breathability and water resistance. GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® Active Shells keep you comfortable for enhanced performance during highly aerobic activities. b) GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® Soft S... read more

When the wind blows through a garment that's not windproof, it destroys the warm layer of air next to your skin — your microclimate. You start to feel uncomfortable almost immediately. Just think about how many times you've retreated indoors when the windchill temperature was minus 10° F/-23° C, even though the thermostat read 40° F/4° C. It's that windchill effect: it makes everythin... read more

WINDSTOPPER® fabrics utilize an ultralight inner membrane technology that combines total windproofness with maximum breathability. Engineered for a wide range activities and weather conditions, our fabrics are so comfortable and versatile, they often become favorite everyday outdoor garments as well. read more