gore-tex
(noun)
gore-tex (noun) — A synthetic fabric membrane that is both waterproof and breathable.
A synthetic fabric membrane that is both waterproof and breathable. This treatment allows water vapor to escape the garment while preventing water ingress. It is made from stretched polytetrafluoroethylene (commonly known as Teflon). Gore-Tex is also a registered trademark of W. L. Gore & Associates.
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What is gore-tex?
A synthetic fabric membrane that is both waterproof and breathable. This treatment allows water vapor to escape the garment while preventing water ingress. It is made from stretched polytetrafluoroethylene (commonly known as Teflon). Gore-Tex is also a registered trademark of W. L. Gore & Associates.
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