Blowout: The Gory Details Behind GORE-TEX

We get into the world of GORE-TEX, where water beads up, moisture wicks with aplomb,
and employees are poisoned.

James Smith

That’s right, today we’re talking about arguably the most well-known name in performance fabrics – GORE-TEX.

Most of the time, consumers aren’t aware of the upstream material manufacturers behind the clothes they wear, but Gore-Tex is one of the few that has broken through to wide recognition. You see that black and yellow tag on a parka, pair of boots, or a hat, and you know it means business.

But what kind of business is that exactly? Gore-Tex purports to be both breathable and waterproof at the same time, but how does it do that? Is it successful? And did the company behind it knowingly poison its employees and the surrounding community?

Listen on for all those answers and more as we get into all the gory details.

Brands mentioned in this pod:

• Nanamica

• Danner

• Lowa Boots

• Salomon

• Goldwin

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