Gore-Tex (TM)

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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.
Gore-Tex (TM)
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024