Gore-Tex (TM)
- Scope note
- A proprietary name for a breathable waterproof material used chiefly for outdoor clothing. It is the a Teflon (TM)-based membrane filled with many minute pores which make it breathable yet waterproof and vapor proof. Its most common use is as a laminate between layers of cloth in all-weather clothing and footwear.
- Date of creation: 29-Apr-2024
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024