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after going outdoors a few times, i found that nature is always unpredictable.the imagined "idyllic" life is always disrupted by sudden changes: dark clouds, strong winds, heavy rain...american writer john muir said: "going outdoors, i find, is also going inwardly." the more prepared people are, the more they can remain calm.

as a must-have for every outdoor enthusiast, the jacket has taken on a unique role. it needs to be windproof, rainproof, and breathable - it would be great if there is a jacket that can meet all three requirements. don't think this is a joke, because you can't just wear a jacket and go outdoors.

many times, people's experience of the outdoors is incomplete. they think that the outdoors is just so-so after having experienced a few blue skies and white clouds and everything went smoothly. if it rains, they will walk faster, and if the weather is bad, they will just try their best to get through it. "after all, what's the big deal if i'm wearing a jacket?"

on social media,there are many people who have "painfully understood" the meaning of jackets.for example, someone wrote after a failed hike: "the weather forecast the night before said it wouldn't rain, but when we got to the mountain it started to rain heavily. i thought it would be ok to wear a waterproof jacket, but it couldn't withstand the wind or the rain. after i checked it out, i realized the difference between water-repellent and waterproof. i feel like i might as well not have bought the jacket."

not every jacket is suitable for long-term outdoor hiking. different fabric materials determine the upper limit of the jacket.although there is only one word difference between splash-proof and waterproof, the former mainly relies on the hydrophobic coating to achieve "waterproof", which is only suitable for light rain scenes, while the latter can achieve "long-term standby" in all kinds of rainy weather.。

what kind of jacket can meet the requirements of outdoor wind and rain protection and stable performance? as the only technology fabric brand in the industry that made a promise of "guaranteed to keep you dry" 35 years ago,GORE-TEXmaybe that can answer this question.

unlike coatings, the gore-tex membrane is an ultra-thin film with more than 1.4 billion micropores per square centimeter. this structure allows it to be windproof, waterproof and breathable at the same time: windproof through a fence-like structure; micropores are 20,000 times smaller than water droplets, which means that water droplets cannot penetrate from the outside, making it waterproof; micropores are 700 times larger than water vapor molecules, so sweat can evaporate and make it breathable. therefore, as long as the gore-tex membrane is not damaged, the performance of the gore-tex hard shell will not be affected, while the water-repellent coating will gradually lose with use and washing.

one of the key factors to protect the durable waterproofness of gore-tex jackets is that all seams of gore-tex fabrics, including embroidery, are made by gore® laminating machines and gore-seam^®the certified glue strips are sealed, and the glue strips are available in different widths, materials, and colors according to the end-use scenarios and styles. at the same time, gore-tex's laboratory durability testing covers all production stages from textile fabrics, films, laminated fabrics, glue to final garment products. if there is a problem in any link, the clothes cannot leave the factory. in other words: from the moment a jacket is hung with a gore-tex tag, it is labeled with a durable performance certification label.

no matter how high the waterproof index is, it cannot guarantee the wearer's comfort.some people may ask, why not use performance numbers to intuitively present the advantages of high performance? this is not an "oversight", but the result of gore-tex's deliberate action.

in gore-tex's internal laboratory test, the waterproof index of gore-tex fabrics reached 28000mm, which means it can withstand a minimum of 28 meters, which is equivalent to the static water pressure under a high-pressure water gun. this is 5.5 times the current national standard i-level fabric. but gore-tex rarely emphasizes this point.

as a brand that understands the charm of the outdoors, gore-tex believes thatin a real outdoor environment, no matter how high the value is, it cannot guarantee the wearer's comfort experience.: because true comfort does not depend solely on the value of a certain number, but should be based on different usage scenarios, more suitable product technology should be adopted. otherwise, it is difficult to convince people to judge its comfort only by the performance of a specific number in a non-ready-made garment state.

for consumers, being overly "superstitious" about a single value is not a good thing. a simple example is that plastic raincoats are very waterproof, but no jacket dares to use plastic material because it is completely impermeable.

in more specific scenarios, such as when it rains frequently or the weather is hot and humid, should you unzip the jacket for ventilation or tighten it to keep out the rain, or use the underarm zippers to achieve "both". in a complex and ever-changing outdoor environment, each function will involve all aspects of comfort, and how to strike a balance is the key to determining whether a hardshell jacket is comfortable or not.

gore-tex does this. its underlying logic is divided into three directions: first, through gore-tex's durable waterproofness, water cannot penetrate, ensuring that the body is dry and does not feel damp or cold; second, the durable windproofness ensures the warmth of the product, because the wind will take away the heat accumulated by the human body. if the clothes are dry and keep a constant temperature for a long time, it will be much more comfortable; finally, gore-tex's high breathability allows the human body to regulate its body temperature normally during exercise, and dissipate the heat generated by the body in time, without sweating or feeling sticky.

in this way, people can not only use gore-tex to protect against external wind and rain, but also achieve perspiration and ventilation in the body, and finally get a balanced experience of lasting, dryness and comfort, without letting their body temperature be completely controlled by the air temperature.this is also the confidence that gore-tex, the "second layer of human skin", brings us when traveling.。

thoreauwaldenhe wrote this sentence in his book: as a part of nature, i can come and go freely in it.

in today's outdoor sports, if you also want to achieve the effect of "coming and going freely", it may be unrealistic to rely solely on a "perfect" jacket.

as a company with a rich product line, gore-tex has always provided different suitable options for different environments. from consistent high performance to "ceiling" level high quality, to personal segmented needs such as lightness, wear resistance, beauty, warmth, etc., gore-tex, together with major partner brands, provides as many choices as possible to more people.

so how should we choose among the different gore-tex technologies? in the urban environment, the classic gore-tex technology is a safe choice, which can resist the rain on the commute and keep people dry when traveling in the urban jungle. when you step into nature and want to start an outdoor trip, gore-tex technology can handle it easily regardless of wind, rain or even snow.

for demanding activities such as alpine expeditions and long-distance hiking, gore-tex pro is the first choice for professional players. it adopts enhanced structure and higher wear resistance design to cope with the most challenging and equipment-demanding natural environments.

gore-tex performance strikes a balance between outdoor and extreme outdoor use. it can provide adequate professional protection while achieving a relatively high cost-effectiveness - whether hiking on muddy mountain roads or skiing on cold snowy mountains, it can provide thoughtful and comprehensive protection for advanced outdoor wearers.

in addition to film technology, gore-tex has also developed its own c-knit^®inner fabric. it is made through precision circular knitting, which makes the clothes with this inner fabric technology very soft, skin-friendly and noiseless. for those who want to wear hard shells but think they are too hard, or don't like the rustling sound of friction, c-knit^®the technology provides a special experience of "the softest hard shell", which is hard in performance but soft on the skin, subverting the previous stereotype of hard shells.

whether it is a harsh natural environment or daily activities in the city, gore-tex can give its own answer. in the rich product series of gore-tex, we can see the expression of a lifestyle.：it is the common pursuit of protection, comfort and high quality, and also our complete imagination of an "ideal jacket"。

as a brand with more than 40 years of experience in material science innovation and at the forefront of the outdoor sports market, the significance of gore-tex to outdoor sports can almost be described as groundbreaking.

before gore-tex, outdoor enthusiasts had always had a hard time exploring nature. in order to cope with the ever-changing natural environment, people tried waxed cloth, which was born in the age of discovery, but it often required frequent application and maintenance. they also tried wearing woolen clothes or early down jackets outdoors. although they achieved warmth, once it rained, the clothes would hang heavily on the body. for people at that time, there was no fabric that could achieve sufficient waterproofness, windproofness and breathability at the same time.

in 1976, gore-tex launched the world's first jacket that combines windproof, waterproof and breathable properties.a "hexagonal warrior" in the field of outdoor fabrics has emergedgore-tex has successively cooperated with hundreds of the world's top high-end outdoor, sports and leisure brands, opening a door to a wider world for outdoor enthusiasts.

people trust gore-tex not only because of its long-lasting performance and comfortable experience, nor because of its long history and leading innovation, but also because of gore-tex's consistent control of quality. only when the garment products pass the gore-tex laboratory structure test can they obtain the gore-tex product tag and be mass-produced. this is why major brands often hang the gore-tex tag on the outside of their jackets when they are sold.

not only that, gore-tex also implements a "dual authorization system" in production, that is: on the one hand, the factory must be certified and authorized, and only after completion can it process and manufacture gore-tex products; on the other hand, brand customers using gore-tex are required to obtain gore-tex trademark use authorization before they can purchase fabrics.

the "dual authorization system" ensures that every product with the gore-tex label complies with the gore-tex standards "from head to toe", rather than just the "laboratory standards" for fabrics, and also avoids the phenomenon of private labeling.

nowadays, outdoor activities have become a lifestyle for urbanites. whether it is short-distance outdoor activities, hiking, or mountain exploration, gore-tex provides products that are durable, dry, and comfortable, giving people more confidence and strength when facing unknown natural environments.

if there are things that people only learn after going outdoors, in addition to respecting the power of nature and only doing things that you are confident in, there is one most basic consensus:that is, before entering the outdoors, whether the equipment you wear gives you enough confidence to explore the outdoors, and gore-tex is the confidence under the hard shell.。

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