How durable is GORE-TEX fabric?

GORE-TEX fabric will last for many years. It's incredibly durable, and unlike other 'waterproof/breathable' fabrics that can lose waterproofness after repeated laundering, flexing, abrasion, or exposure to body oils or insect spray, GORE-TEX fabric is durably waterproof and breathable under the harshest of conditions you may encounter. More.

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