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  2. Hiking boot - Wikipedia

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    A Meindl boot with crampons attached. Upper: The upper part of a hiking boot is intended to protect and support the foot with an all-over snug fit. Uppers should be water repellent/proof, but allow the feet to breathe to prevent excess moisture from causing blisters and other discomfort.

  3. Gore-Tex - Wikipedia

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    Gore-Tex is W. L. Gore & Associates's trade name for waterproof, breathable fabric membrane. It was invented in 1969. It was invented in 1969. Gore-Tex blocks liquid water while allowing water vapor to pass through and is designed to be a lightweight, waterproof fabric for all-weather use.

  4. Waterproof fabric - Wikipedia

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    Drop of water on 100% polyester textile. Waterproof/breathable fabrics resist liquid water passing through, but allow water vapour to pass through. Their ability to block out rain and snow while allowing vapour from sweat to evaporate leads to their use in rainwear, waterproof outdoor sports clothing, tents, and other applications.

  5. Robert W. Gore - Wikipedia

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    The first report of using Gore-Tex to make waterproof, breathable garments appeared in a market report, April 13, 1972. [5]: 107 The manufacturing process was patented in 1972. [16] The first commercial sales of Gore-Tex were made in 1976 when Early Winters, Ltd., began making and selling Gore-Tex tents. The next year Early sold Gore-Tex rainwear.

  6. Sympatex - Wikipedia

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    Sympatex is a type of fabric that is branded as waterproof but "breathable", made or licensed by Sympatex Technologies GmbH a company founded in 1986. [ 2 ] [ 1 ] The fabric features a waterproof, windproof and breatheable membrane that is laminated to fabrics either on its inner surface or sandwiched between two fabric layers (often marketed ...

  7. Hipora - Wikipedia

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    Hipora is a waterproof and breathable fabric, ... Gore-Tex; References This page was last edited on 16 December 2020, at 01:56 (UTC). Text is available ...