Gore-Tex is a Marketing Gimmick - FortNine
Gore-Tex is a Marketing Gimmick - FortNine
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So Gore-Tex is expanded Teflon. and there are cheaper products that outperform it. Crayyy
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Nope. They stopped using explained Teflon many years ago. They’re now using expanded polyethylene and polyurethane. Which is what many manufacturers trying to be waterproof and breathable do and have done also.
Gore just happens to be one of the best (as demonstrated in the video), but is wildly overpriced. And they have very anti competitive practices that keep them dominant.
Still a great product(price aside), but a bad company.
Just better to do research and get more for your money with similar materials. Eg outdoor research AscentShell for 2/3rds of the price. Same breathability and water resistance, more or less.
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I think this is the first time I've seen one of FortNine's videos shown outside of a motorcycle sub/community. His videos are always high quality, entertaining and informative as well as backed by research and science. If you liked this one and are into motorcycles, check out his channel
I don't care for motorcycles or motorcycle accessories in the slightest but I still watch this guy. His voice, his presentation, his humor are all just so entertaining
See that is how we get you. One of these days you will just accidentally find yourself owning both a motorcycle and motorcycle accessories.