I was speaking to a representative for a leading hiking boot manufacturer (I won't name names) and he confirmed what I'd already suspected. "Deciding to go without Gore-Tex is basically commercial ...

Whenever you research outdoor gear, you will hear about Gore-Tex. But what is Gore-Tex, how does it work, and why do you need it? Gore-Tex is a brand name for a waterproof, windproof, breathable, ...

The Men’s Rapha Gore-Tex Rain Jacket incorporates Gore’s latest Gore-Tex ePE fabric to great effect. The tailored cut is also a highlight, without feeling too aggressive, and it has some neat features ...

This fall and winter, you’re going to be seeing a lot of new hardshell jackets and pants touting their use of the new Gore-Tex C-Knit waterproof-breathable membrane. What is it, how does it work and ...

As gear manufacturers navigate growing concerns and regulations over the chemicals that are commonly used to make waterproof and water-resistant outdoor equipment, a titan of the American gear ...

The list of milestones displayed on the wall of W. L. Gore & Associates’ European headquarters in Feldkirchen-Westerham, is both impressive and interesting. Since Bob Gore accidentally invented it in ...

The Gorpcore trend has taken TikTok by storm. If you’re still unfamiliar, it’s essentially a sleeker, more elevated version of hiking style, aka looking as though you’re about to scale Everest, even ...

While Rapha has made some excellent waterproof jackets in the past, I don't think this will join their ranks. The cut and packability are excellent for aggressive riding, but the relative lack of ...

The inventor of breathable but waterproof fabric Gore-tex has died at the age of 83. in 1969, Bob Gore developed a new polymer that had billions of tiny holes that let vapour escape from underneath a ...

The Gore Spinshift Gore-Tex Jacket is a great waterproof with PFC/PFAS-free credentials. It’s waterproof and breathable, in the right conditions, and is well-cut and designed. While it's a bit more ...