Also, I understand that Gore-Tex has strict usage guidelines that they require manufacturers to follow. That is one benefit of buying Gore-Tex over other manufacturers.
For sure. I mentioned before that in the 1st few years of making GT stuff, clothing makers weren't using it right and it all leaked. Gore about went broke because people thought it was crap. They placed very strict guidelines on how it was used and quality went way up fast but it took them years to get their reputation back.
