Taking Care of Your GORE-TEX Gear
It’s never fun when you wear rain or snow gear only to find yourself a clammy, damp mess.
The good(ish) news? It’s probably your fault. Meaning, it’s not the rain gear that failed you, it’s not knowing the right way to care for the gear! And that’s what we’re here for — helping you maintain your rain and snow gear so you can face any obstacles (real or fake) that stand in your way.
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How to Care for GORE-TEX Rain Gear
To get the most out of your GORE-TEX outerwear, keep it clean. The following information describes some basic care procedures for your gear. But always read and follow the care instructions sewn into any GORE-TEX garment before you wash it!
How Does Waterproof Rain Gear Work?
Waterproof and breathable technology, which debuted when the first GORE-TEX jacket was introduced in 1978, has grown more advanced and complex over the years. Learn how waterproof technologies keep you dry and some of the testing that goes into making rain gear.
Durable Water Repellent (DWR) Care
Does it seem like your high-performance rainwear is giving you a damp feeling you didn’t used to get when you bought it new? The problem is likely a simple one: You probably just need to renew the DWR and you’ll get a lot more life out of your garment.
The Rigorous Testing of GORE-TEX Gear
Many consider Gore the gold standard—not least for their GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY® promise. You might not know it, but to keep that claim, they test each and every piece of gear other companies create with their fabrics before it gets put in stores. We took a look at exactly how that testing gets done.
Making Your Outdoor Adventures
More Environmentally Friendly
GORE-TEX athlete Greg Hill explains his transition from being fixated on breaking records to fixated on keeping our planet healthy.