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What is the purpose of Gore-Tex?
Waterproof, breathable and windproof – GORE-TEX jackets provide the protection you need for most outdoor activities. Whatever jacket you choose, you should also consider how using base layers for ultimate protection against perspiration.
What is Gore-Tex and why does it matter?
Gore-Tex is, at its most basic level, a membrane that stops liquid water but allows vapor to pass through. This means Gore-Tex keeps you dry from not just the falling rain, but also the water vapor you make while sweating.
Why is Gore-Tex bad?
Unfortunately, Gore-tex is made from the highly toxic, extremely persistent group of chemicals called perfluorochemicals (PFCs). Also used in Teflon, Stainmaster and Scotchgard, PFCs now thoroughly contaminate our air, water and bloodstreams. In the meantime, at least make good use of it.
Is Gore-Tex breathable?
Because the GORE-TEX membrane is also breathable, and windproof. No matter if you’re speeding down a mountain bike trail, running along the coastline, or walking home between tall skyscrapers on a winter night, the wind simply can’t get through to chill you.
How long does Gore-Tex last?
Gore-Tex isn’t forever Even powerful Gore-Tex has a lifespan. For people that use their gear daily, this lifetime can range from three to five years while those who use less frequency can get close to 15 years out of their garments.
Is GORE-TEX breathable?
How long does GORE-TEX last?
Even powerful Gore-Tex has a lifespan. For people that use their gear daily, this lifetime can range from three to five years while those who use less frequency can get close to 15 years out of their garments.
Are Teflon and Gore-Tex the same thing?
Gore-Tex is a waterproof, breathable fabric membrane and registered trademark of W. L. It is composed of stretched polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), which is more commonly known by the generic trademark Teflon. The material is formally known as the generic term expanded PTFE (ePTFE).
How long does Gore-Tex stay waterproof?
Gore-Tex isn’t forever For people that use their gear daily, this lifetime can range from three to five years while those who use less frequency can get close to 15 years out of their garments.
Is anything better than GORE-TEX?
Good alternatives to GORE-TEX are also available, such as FUTURELIGHT™ from The North Face, Pertex Shield, and less expensive PU film fabrics like Patagonia’s H2No.
What are the disadvantages of GORE-TEX?
One drawback of GORE-TEX is that you need to keep it clean to keep it waterproof—and clean it properly. Over time, as perspiration from your body escapes out through the material, it can cause a buildup of surfactants (detergent-like chemicals) that reduces the effectiveness of the waterproofing.