Gore-Tex material for ski wear is excellent!
Learn about the functions, care (washing) methods, and recommended products.

In this time, introduce the features of GORE-TEX.
There are two types of GORE-TEX: "GORE-TEX PRODUCTS" and "GORE-TEX INFINIUM". them has its own specialized features such as waterproofness and comfort, and I will explain the features one by one.
In addition, we also introduce clothing that uses GORE-TEX.
We also explain how to care for them so that you can use them with care for a long time.

 

Features of GORE-TEX PRODUCTS

The highest class of waterproof protection.
This waterproof series also features breathability and windproofing.

・Waterproof: Protects your body from rain and snow, even in severe storms.
・Windproof: Gore's windproof technology protects you from any wind.
・Breathability: Water vapor from sweat is expelled to the outside, keeping you dry and comfortable even during strenuous activities.

 

 

Features of GORE-TEX INFINIUM

It is suitable for drier situations where superior comfort and high performance are more important than waterproofness.

・Windproof: Gore's windproof technology protects you from any wind.
・Breathability: The billions of pores in the membrane allow sweat vapor to escape, keeping you comfortable even on busy days.
・Insulated: GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ jackets are insulated to keep you warm and dry so you can enjoy long hours of outdoor activities.

 

 

Products using GORE-TEX

・GORE-TEX is a water-resistant and moisture permeable material that is bonded to the back of the surface material (raw fabric), so although GORE-TEX itself is the same material, the water repellency differs depending on the surface material of each manufacturer.

・The warmth of GORE-TEX+ insulation (padding, down, etc.) varies, so please choose the product that best suits your needs.

・GORE-TEX INFINIUM is used in many products for stretch materials, etc., so it has good mobility and is easy to move.

 

【GORE-TEX PRODUCTS】

【GORE-TEX INFINIUM】

How to care for GOR-TEX INFINIUM

(1) Please make sure to check the washing label on the garment.
Before washing, close all zippers and pockets of the garment completely, as well as flaps and straps.

 

(2) Washing
Place in a washing machine and wash in lukewarm water below 104ºF with a small amount of liquid detergent.
Rinse twice and dehydrate briefly. Do not use powdered detergent, fabric softener, stain remover, or bleach.
Do not wash together with other heavily soiled clothes.

 

(3) Drying*
Hang the garment to dry or dry it in the dryer.
When completely dry, warm air drying in a dryer for 20 minutes will restore the durable water repellent (DWR) finish of the outer fabric*.
*GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY™ garments should not be placed in the dryer.

 

(4) Dry cleaning*

As a general rule, we recommend that you wash your garments at home.
If you choose to have your garment dry-cleaned, please ask your dry-cleaner if they use clean petroleum-based solvents for rinsing.
Also, when dry-cleaning, please ask for water-repellent treatment.

 

(5) Iron*
When restoring water repellency, if a dryer is not available, place a cloth over the dry garment and iron at a low temperature, no steam setting.

 

(6) Use of bleach
Do not use chlorine bleach as it may damage the product.

 

(7) Water-repellent finish*
If water repellency cannot be regained after washing and drying (or ironing), please use a commercially available water repellent to apply water repellent treatment.
Please follow the instructions on each water repellent.

*Not applicable to GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY™ garments.
*As a general rule, we recommend that you wash your garments at home.
If you choose to have your GORE-TEX garment dry-cleaned, please check with your dry-cleaner to make sure they are using a clean petroleum-based solvent for rinsing.
If you are going to have your GORE-TEX product dry cleaned, make sure the dry cleaner uses clean petroleum-based solvents for rinsing.

 

How to care for GOR-TEX INFINIUM

(1) Please make sure to check the washing label on the garment.
Close all zippers and pockets, and fasten all flaps and straps.
Read the manufacturer's instructions for washing carefully.

 

(3) Washing
Place in the washing machine and wash in 104ºF lukewarm water with a small amount of liquid detergent.
Rinse twice and dehydrate briefly.
Do not use powdered detergents or products that contain fabric softeners, conditioners, stain removers, or bleach.
Do not wash with other heavily soiled clothes.

 

(3) Drying*
Hang the garment to dry or dry it in a dryer with warm air.
Do not dry at high temperatures as this may damage the membrane.
Please check the manufacturer's instructions for drying.

 

(4) Water-repellent finish*
GORE® WINDSTOPPER® JACKETS: If water droplets no longer roll off the surface of the jacket after washing, the Durable Water Repellent (DWR) treatment should be applied again.
Please check the manufacturer's recommended treatment method.

Garments with persistent water repellency: Do not apply the durable water repellent treatment (DWR), as it may impair the water repellency.
It should only be washed with the rinse setting to 2 times.

 

(5) Iron*　
Even if tumbler drying is not possible, the DRW effect can be restored by placing a towel or cloth over the dry garment and ironing on the gentle setting (medium temperature, no steam).
*Do not iron garments that have persistent water repellency.

 

(6) Use of bleach
Do not use chlorine bleach for washing as it may damage the product.
Do not remove stains.

 

 

There are two types of GORE-TEX products.
If you are looking for waterproofness, please purchase the black GORE-TEX PRODUCTS.
If you are looking for comfort, please purchase the white GORE-TEX INFINIUM product.
Each product has its own characteristics, so please choose the product that best suits your needs.