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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Arc’teryx’s flagship mountain shell returns with a new membrane, smarter patterning and serious all-weather performance ...

Almost every piece of adventure-ready clothing now has advanced tech woven into its fabric in an effort to be as waterproof and as breathable as possible. Although those two things seem at odds, The ...