Technology Nike GORE-TEX®
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The GORE-TEX® membrane contains 1.4 million microscopic pores per square centimeter, which are approximately 20,000 times smaller than a drop of water and 700 times wider than a water vapor molecule. This ensures that the Gore-Tex® membrane is completely waterproof from the outside and permeable to sweat from the inside. The oil-repellent substances present in the membrane prevent the absorption of body substances.
Shoes with a GORE-TEX® membrane will keep your feet dry and at the right temperature in all weather conditions and provide perfect climate comfort. They are long-lasting waterproof, relatively breathable and protect the foot even in the most difficult conditions.
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The company that developed this technology dates back to 1959 , when Bill and Genevieve Gore founded it in their home in Newark, Delaware. Their son Bob Gore made a groundbreaking discovery in 1969 that led to the creation of the GORE-TEX® membrane. Seven years later, the first sales of this waterproof, windproof and breathable fabric were made.
And how does it all work?
Every square centimeter of GORE-TEX® membrane contains approximately 1.4 million microscopic pores. Each pore is 20,000 times smaller than a drop of water. This makes the membrane in the original GORE-TEX® line waterproof. There is no chance of rain and snow getting inside.
However, waterproofing is only half, or rather one third, of the functionality of this material - it is also breathable and windproof.
Each of these billions of pores is 700 times larger than a water vapor molecule. This allows for perfect sweat removal and explains the breathability of GORE-TEX® material.
The membrane itself is extremely thin (about 0.01 mm). Therefore, it is necessary to combine the membrane with high-quality textiles. This combination creates a textile with GORE-TEX® technology, which is used for both clothing and footwear.
