Gore-Tex

Robert W. Gore, Chairman Emeritus of W. L. Gore & Associates, And Inventor of GORE-TEX® Technology Dies at 83

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Friday, September 18, 2020
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Fluoropolymers, Newark, Delaware, W. L. Gore and Associates, Polytetrafluoroethylene, Fluorine, Polymer, Innovation, Gore-Tex

Bob's commitment to research and development led to his 1969 discovery of a versatile new polymer form, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE).

Key Points: 
  • Bob's commitment to research and development led to his 1969 discovery of a versatile new polymer form, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE).
  • The introduction of this groundbreaking new material opened a world of possibilities for products and further innovations.
  • Continued advancement in the technology and application of ePTFE enabled Gore to deliver groundbreaking solutions to a wide array of industries.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates is a global materials science company dedicated to transforming industries and improving lives.

Expanded PTFE Market Size, Impacted by COVID-19, to Reach US$ 0.7 Billion in 2025, Says Stratview Research

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Materials, Fluoropolymers, Dielectrics, DuPont, Plastics, Polytetrafluoroethylene, Gore-Tex, Fluorine

This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today's expanded PTFE market realities and future possibilities for the forecast period 2020 to 2025.

Key Points: 
  • This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today's expanded PTFE market realities and future possibilities for the forecast period 2020 to 2025.
  • Gore & Associates experimented with PTFE, to increase its applications by improving its properties with the help of the heating process.
  • Thus, the expanded PTFE market is projected to recover at a healthy pace over the next five years to reach an estimated value of US$ 0.7 billion in 2025.
  • Stratview Research is a trusted brand globally, providing high quality research and strategic insights that help companies worldwide in effective decision making.

Expanded PTFE Market Size, Impacted by COVID-19, to Reach US$ 0.7 Billion in 2025, Says Stratview Research

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Materials, Fluoropolymers, Dielectrics, DuPont, Plastics, Polytetrafluoroethylene, Gore-Tex, Fluorine

This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today's expanded PTFE market realities and future possibilities for the forecast period 2020 to 2025.

Key Points: 
  • This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today's expanded PTFE market realities and future possibilities for the forecast period 2020 to 2025.
  • Gore & Associates experimented with PTFE, to increase its applications by improving its properties with the help of the heating process.
  • Thus, the expanded PTFE market is projected to recover at a healthy pace over the next five years to reach an estimated value of US$ 0.7 billion in 2025.
  • Stratview Research is a trusted brand globally, providing high quality research and strategic insights that help companies worldwide in effective decision making.

Our Mountain Trainer Lite Mid GTX Grabs Gear of the Year Award

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Hiking apparel, Boots, Hiking boot, Technical fabrics, Gore-Tex, GTX, Lite, Artificial objects, Goods economics), Manufacturing

Boulder, CO, April 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Salewa North America, the leading mountain sports company born and bred in the Italian Dolomites, announced today that its Mountain Trainer Lite Mid GTX trekking boot has been honored with a Gear of the Year Award from Outside Magazine.

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  • Boulder, CO, April 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Salewa North America, the leading mountain sports company born and bred in the Italian Dolomites, announced today that its Mountain Trainer Lite Mid GTX trekking boot has been honored with a Gear of the Year Award from Outside Magazine.
  • The Salewa Mountain Trainer Lite Mid GTX is the perfect modern hiking boot, said Salewa U.S. Country Manager Drew Saunders.
  • The Mountain Trainer Lite Mid GTX is a lightweight alpine trekking boot with a robust suede and fabric upper plus waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX protection.
  • The Mountain Trainer Lite Mid handled everything our mountain guide tester could throw at it in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, a tester from said.

Mountain Hardwear Extends GORE-TEX Partnership to Create Ski Collection

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Monday, November 11, 2019
Fashion, Online Retail, Retail, Skiing, Snowboarding, Sports, Outdoors, Technical fabrics, Mountain Hardwear, Windstopper, Gore-Tex, Gore, Artificial objects, Manufacturing, Goods economics)

Mountain Hardwear is launching an entirely new ski line with the extension of its partnership with GORE-TEX.

Key Points: 
  • Mountain Hardwear is launching an entirely new ski line with the extension of its partnership with GORE-TEX.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191111005573/en/
    Mountain Hardwear Extends GORE-TEX Partnership to Create Ski Collection (Photo: Business Wire)
    Using GORE-TEX C-Knit and Windstopper technologies and both 2L and 3L shell fabrics, the Fall 2019 assortment builds on the solid technical foundation the two brands started circa 1994 with the original Exposure Jacket: Mountain Hardwears first ever creation with GORE-TEX.
  • As Mountain Hardwear designers took this feedback to the drawing board, they honed in on the deliberate mentality required of snow enthusiasts both on and off the mountain.
  • With real users insight as inspiration, in addition to GORE technology, Mountain Hardwear offers its most robust collection yet.

W. L. Gore & Associates Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of ePTFE Discovery

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Materials, Newark, Delaware, W. L. Gore and Associates, Fluoropolymers, Matter, Economy of the United States, Gore, Polytetrafluoroethylene, Gore-Tex, Bill Gore

Bob Gore, former president and chairman of W. L. Gore & Associates and son of founders Bill and Vieve Gore, discovered ePTFE in 1969 while attempting to fulfill a large order for a less expensive PTFE tape.

Key Points: 
  • Bob Gore, former president and chairman of W. L. Gore & Associates and son of founders Bill and Vieve Gore, discovered ePTFE in 1969 while attempting to fulfill a large order for a less expensive PTFE tape.
  • Such work by Gore Associates reflects the culture established by founders Bill and Vieve Gore.
  • Just as Bob Gore did in 1969, Gore Associates today are still experimenting with innumerable applications of ePTFE and other advanced materials.
  • With more than 10,500 Associates and a strong, team-oriented culture, Gore generates annual revenues of $3.7 billion.