Gore-Tex vs Sympatex. These breathable waterproof membranes allow us to venture out into wet conditions in comfort, safe in the knowledge that our clothing will not only repel the rain but also allow ...

Officially, W.L. Gore & Associates calls its new product creation an expanded polyethylene membrane, but for fans of staying dry in the outdoors, the upcoming Gore-Tex product offers a thinner, ...

Aesthetics are subjective; performance is not. At the end of the day, this dynamic is what defines outdoor apparel: Do the clothes merely look nice, or will they hold up against inclement climates? If ...

You don't have to be a hardcore devotee to technical apparel to know that Gore-Tex is shorthand for excellence in water- and wind-proofing. The proprietary fabric, made by W.L. Gore & Associates, is a ...

The Kvinnherad Gore-Tex Parka from Norrøna is packed with an unusual arrangement of features that make it the best weather-proof shell jacket I’ve ever worn. Landing somewhere between a military ...