- Gore-Tex – Wikipedia: Gore-Tex is a waterproof, breathable fabric membrane invented in 1969 by W. L. Gore & Associates. It blocks liquid water while allowing water vapor to pass through, designed for all-weather use. Composed of expanded PTFE, it is used in various applications such as high-performance fabrics, medical implants, and rainwear. The fabric is best known for its use in protective, breathable rainwear.
- Waterproof fabric – Wikipedia: Waterproof fabrics are resistant to water penetration and wetting, achieved through inherent properties or treatment. They can be natural or synthetic, laminated, or coated with materials like rubber, PVC, PU, silicone elastomer, or fluoropolymers. Waterproof/breathable fabrics resist liquid water while allowing water vapor to pass through, commonly used in outdoor sports clothing and tents.
- Durable water repellent – Wikipedia: Durable water repellent (DWR) is a coating added to fabrics to make them water-resistant. It is commonly used with waterproof, breathable fabrics like Gore-Tex to prevent the outer layer of fabric from becoming saturated. DWR needs maintenance and can be reactivated or revitalized through various treatments.
- Raincoat – Wikipedia: Modern raincoats are often made from waterproof, breathable fabrics such as Gore-Tex or Tyvek, allowing water vapor to pass through while shielding from rain. The history of rainwear dates back to ancient times, with the development of rubberized fabrics and the invention of waterproof clothing like raincoats.
- Polytetrafluoroethylene – Wikipedia: Gore-Tex is composed of expanded PTFE (ePTFE), a material incorporating a fluoropolymer membrane with micropores. PTFE is used in various applications due to its extreme non-reactivity and high-temperature rating.
These Wikipedia pages provide detailed information on Gore-Tex, waterproof fabrics, durable water repellents, raincoats, and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
Citations:
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gore-Tex
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterproof_fabric
[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durable_water_repellent
[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raincoat
[5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polytetrafluoroethylene
Gore-Tex is W. L. Gore & Associates's trade name for waterproof, breathable fabric membrane. It was invented in 1969. Gore-Tex blocks liquid water while allowing water vapor to pass through and is designed to be a lightweight, waterproof fabric for all-weather use. It is composed of expanded PTFE (ePTFE), a stretched out form of the PFAS compound polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Gore-Tex products free of "PFC of environmental concerns" repellent coating lacks the ability to repel oil that "Gore DWR" provided.
 Gore-Tex logo | |
| Type | Fabric |
|---|---|
| Material | expanded PTFE |
| Production process | Mechanized |
| Introduced | 1969 |
| Manufacturer | W. L. Gore & Associates |