How Is Gore-Tex Made?

How Is Gore-Tex Made? Put simply, GORE-TEX is a durable, breathable waterproof and windproof fabric found in lots of outdoor clothing, footwear and accessories. GORE-TEX is made from expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (or ePTFE for short – phew!), which was created by Bob Gore in 1969 when he rapidly stretched PTFE under certain conditions. Is Gore-Tex made