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Goretex

Goretex is a proprietary textile material owned by Gore Technologies. It has the property that water vapor in the air may pass through its pores, but liquid water may not; commonly said to be 'breathable'.

It is used in a huge variety of applications, from lining walking boots to bags for bagpipes.

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