riverman wrote:

GoreTex is just WL Gore and Associate's patented name for their own version
of micropore breathable material. By now, with all the competitors working
to develop their own micropore fabrics, I would not show any product
dedication to Gore over a cheaper product. Go for ANY breathable product,
regardless of whether it says 'GoreTex' or not. You'll save money and still
get to fart in your waders.

It's arguable whether the actual membrane bonded to the fabric is
better, but Gore does require that all garments made with their
product meet certain standards. I've found Gore-tex items to be of
consistently higher quality than some of the other breathables.

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Ken Fortenberry