If you are native to the Pacific Northwest then you are probably familiar with Gore-tex. If you have ever purchased a waterproof backpack, tent, shoes, or even clothing, chances are that a Gore-tex label was affixed to it. In 1975, Columbia Sportswear introduced the first Gore-tex parka. A few years later, REI began selling outerwear products and personal clothing coated with Gore-tex. You can even walk into Wal-mart and purchase Gore-tex jackets and gloves. Over the past 40 years, Gore-tex has become the most recognized name in waterproof material for both outerwear products and personal clothing. But what exactly is Gore-tex, and why should there be no more?
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