Waders - Thanks everybody

"hermit" wrote in message
...

Just wanted to say *thanks* for the many responses to my post on
waders for cold conditions. Looks like the breathables with
appropriate layering is the key to keeping warm. Now my next decision
is breathable nylon or Gortex.

Again, thanks to all for their responses and information/advice. It
has helped a lot.



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.

--riverman

"hermit" wrote in message
...

Just wanted to say *thanks* for the many responses to my post on
waders for cold conditions. Looks like the breathables with
appropriate layering is the key to keeping warm. Now my next decision
is breathable nylon or Gortex.

Again, thanks to all for their responses and information/advice. It
has helped a lot.



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.

--riverman

Just wanted to say *thanks* for the many responses to my post on
waders for cold conditions. Looks like the breathables with
appropriate layering is the key to keeping warm. Now my next decision
is breathable nylon or Gortex.

Again, thanks to all for their responses and information/advice. It
has helped a lot.

Regards,

Dick Williams

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.

--
Ken Fortenberry

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.

--
Ken Fortenberry

"Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message
gy.com...
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

"Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message
gy.com...
As for construction, most definitely Gore-Tex is better. Gore requires
all manufacturers who use their product to have factory seam-taping
which requires special, expensive equipment. Not all manufacturers do
this, but if you buy a garment with the Gore-Tex tag you know for sure
that the seams have been taped at the factory.


Yes, I also remember back when I was buying some shoes with goretex linings,
that Gore has some criteria about slicing and stitching through their
material. Many folks were making GoreTex lined shoes by stitching pieces of
GoreTex fabric to the inside of the leather outers. Gore started making
sock-shaped booties which manufacturers were required to use, that were
nested between two layers of shoe material and only stitched at the ankle,
to minimize leak spots.

No doubt that the product is excellent, but I found that you could find
other brands that were constructed just as well. But you had to do your
homework.

But, back to the GoreTex waders question. I've always wondered if there was
any value to being breathable when you are standing hip-deep in water? It
seems that the vapors would not move through a semipermeable membrane from a
region of lesser humidity to a region of higher. Do breathables work
underwater, or only when you are on shore? Or does the vapor move up to the
top of the waders, and escape through there? And if that is the case, what't
the impact of wearing a wading belt?

--riverman

"Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message
gy.com...
As for construction, most definitely Gore-Tex is better. Gore requires
all manufacturers who use their product to have factory seam-taping
which requires special, expensive equipment. Not all manufacturers do
this, but if you buy a garment with the Gore-Tex tag you know for sure
that the seams have been taped at the factory.


Yes, I also remember back when I was buying some shoes with goretex linings,
that Gore has some criteria about slicing and stitching through their
material. Many folks were making GoreTex lined shoes by stitching pieces of
GoreTex fabric to the inside of the leather outers. Gore started making
sock-shaped booties which manufacturers were required to use, that were
nested between two layers of shoe material and only stitched at the ankle,
to minimize leak spots.

No doubt that the product is excellent, but I found that you could find
other brands that were constructed just as well. But you had to do your
homework.

But, back to the GoreTex waders question. I've always wondered if there was
any value to being breathable when you are standing hip-deep in water? It
seems that the vapors would not move through a semipermeable membrane from a
region of lesser humidity to a region of higher. Do breathables work
underwater, or only when you are on shore? Or does the vapor move up to the
top of the waders, and escape through there? And if that is the case, what't
the impact of wearing a wading belt?

--riverman

riverman wrote:
"Ken Fortenberry" wrote:
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.

I'm a sweating machine, I don't find ANY of the so-called breathables to
be all that great. Better than a rubber rain suit sure, but I'm a sweaty
mess after 10 minutes of paddling, hiking or casting in any rain jacket.

As for construction, most definitely Gore-Tex is better. Gore requires
all manufacturers who use their product to have factory seam-taping
which requires special, expensive equipment. Not all manufacturers do
this, but if you buy a garment with the Gore-Tex tag you know for sure
that the seams have been taped at the factory.

--
Ken Fortenberry

riverman wrote:
"Ken Fortenberry" wrote:
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.

I'm a sweating machine, I don't find ANY of the so-called breathables to
be all that great. Better than a rubber rain suit sure, but I'm a sweaty
mess after 10 minutes of paddling, hiking or casting in any rain jacket.

As for construction, most definitely Gore-Tex is better. Gore requires
all manufacturers who use their product to have factory seam-taping
which requires special, expensive equipment. Not all manufacturers do
this, but if you buy a garment with the Gore-Tex tag you know for sure
that the seams have been taped at the factory.

--
Ken Fortenberry