"Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message
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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.


In both aspects: breathability and construction? I have found that the
construction varies, but there are some real bargains to be found
(especially when compared to cost: i.e. a product thats half the price may
work about 90-95% as well), and that I cannot discern the difference in
breathability.

--riverman