Gore-Tex

American

[gawr-teks, gohr-] / ˈgɔrˌtɛks, ˈgoʊr- /

Trademark.

a brand of breathable, water-repellent fabric laminate used on clothing, shoes, etc.

Gore-Tex British

/ ˈɡɔːˌtɛks /

noun

a type of synthetic fabric which is waterproof yet allows the wearer's skin to breathe; used for sportswear

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In 1998, it debuted its Alpha SV jacket made with waterproof and lightweight Gore-Tex material.

From The Wall Street Journal

You’ll want to pack Gore-Tex for both destinations.

From Seattle Times

Operating an outdoor apparel business in the city that invented Gore-Tex created pressure to embrace technical outerwear.

From Seattle Times

They continued slowly until, at about 13,500 feet, they decided to take an hourlong nap in the middle of the night, huddled together with just their parkas and Gore-Tex layers for warmth.

From Seattle Times

They have been used in brands such as Stainmaster, Scotchgard, Teflon, Gore-Tex, and Tyvek, according to the environmental department.

From Seattle Times

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