Windstopper

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Windstopper is a windproof breathable fabric laminate made by W. L. Gore & Associates. One of its most common applications is a lamination with polar fleece, to compensate for fleece's lack of wind resistance.

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Unlike Gore's well-known Gore-Tex laminate, Windstopper is not waterproof. In 2016 the fabric was rebranded from Windstopper to Gore Windstopper. [1] [2]

Use

Many Windstopper garments are marketed as "softshells" suited to high-output aerobic activities such as running, cycling or cross-country skiing. Because they are not waterproof, they are more breathable than traditional Gore-Tex "hardshell" clothing. However, because they are based on a solid laminate layer, they remain inherently less breathable than other wind-resistant "softshell" fabrics made by Polartec or Schoeller, which rely on built-in properties of the fabric and weave rather than laminates.

Like most softshell fabrics, Windstopper products are typically coated with DWR (Durable Water Repellent), which provides them with a modest degree of water resistance. They will wet through in heavy rainfall but can be worn comfortably in light drizzle.

Windstopper is used by a wide variety of manufacturers including Arc'teryx, Patagonia, L.L. Bean, Oakley, Inc., Galvin Green, Marmot, and The North Face.

References

  1. ↑ "Gore to restructure its brand products and technologies". www.innovationintextiles.com. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
  2. ↑ "grough — Gore will launch new Thermium insulated clothing fabric as brands restructured". www.grough.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-11-12.


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