Gore-Tex is most loved for its ability to keep outdoor enthusiasts dry even on the wettest days, even today, but they weren’t the only ones who saw a use case for the material.

The Gore-Tex membrane is made of an incredibly strong, microporous material. Every square inch of the material has 9 billion pores, each of which are nearly 20,000 times smaller than a water droplet.

But does anyone actually know what GORE-TEX is? Well, we decided to dig deep and chat with some experts to get the dirt on the viral fabric that is probably sitting in your wardrobe as we speak.

You've seen it on your favourite trainers, apparel and accessories but what actually is GORE-TEX? Read on as we deep dive into the viral weather-proof material.

In recent years, both the trademarked Gore-Tex membrane and the Durable Waterproof Repellent coating used in many Gore-Tex products have been linked to PFAS chemicals. Responding in part to new or ...

Maryland is suing the maker of Gore-Tex, the material used in popular waterproof fabrics, alleging the company knew for decades that substances used in its manufacture posed significant health ...

Maryland is suing the company that produces the waterproof material Gore-Tex, alleging its leaders kept using “forever chemicals” long after learning about serious health risks associated with ...

The maker of the widely popular Gore-Tex fabric faces a lawsuit, accusing it of misleading the public in its labeling of its material used in outdoor apparel. A Seattle law firm has filed a class ...

Its profile rose with the development of Gore-Tex, a lightweight waterproof material created by stretching polytetrafluoroethylene, which is better known by the brand name Teflon that’s used to ...

In fact, Gore-Tex (and other technical fabric makers) recommend washing your gear frequently. It keeps the internal membrane working as it should, ensuring breathability, waterproofness and wind ...

Maryland is suing the company that produces the waterproof material Gore-Tex often used for raincoats and other outdoor gear, alleging its leaders kept using "forever chemicals" long after ...