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Re: Gore-TEX, a lightweight, waterproof fabric made from the expanded form of PTFE

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Post by ThePowerOfFuet »

Overtonwindow wrote: post #19
samwillis wrote: post #17

The article doesn't mention (other than a brief nod to the brand) the other massive use of PTFE, none sticks surfaces originally under the Teflon brand, most commonly found on cookware. It truly is a "magic" material. Teflon and other PTFE based none stick surfaces are now really quite controversial due to the toxic gasses they can give off of you heat them too high. And the manufacturing processes is potentially lin…

Actually, Teflon on pans and cooking. Where is quite bad. It flakes off quite easily and you just ingest it. Go with ceramic, it’s much better for you. This is just one search result, there are many This is just one search result, there are many: https://www.foxnews.com/health/non-stick-pans-could-release-...

Your links would probably be taken more seriously here if they weren't to foxnews.com.

Personally I didn't even click on it just because of that, which is a shame because you made me interested up until then.

Re: Gore-TEX, a lightweight, waterproof fabric made from the expanded form of PTFE

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Post by jiggawatts »

ThePowerOfFuet wrote: post #21
Overtonwindow wrote: post #19

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Actually, Teflon on pans and cooking. Where is quite bad. It flakes off quite easily and you just ingest it. Go with ceramic, it’s much better for you. This is just one search result, there are many This is just one search result, there are many: https://www.foxnews.com/health/non-stick-pans-could-release-...

Your links would probably be taken more seriously here if they weren't to foxnews.com. Personally I didn't even click on it just because of that, which is a shame because you made me interested up until then.

Teflon is harmless if ingested. The whole point of it is that it is chemically inert.

Re: Gore-TEX, a lightweight, waterproof fabric made from the expanded form of PTFE

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Post by tasty_freeze »

copperx wrote: post #13
sswezey wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's quite popular in the US as well, marketed as Gore-TEX.

But is it pronounced GORE-teks or gore-TEK?

I'm unsure if you are making a joke about the typesetting system, but here is a straight answer: it is always pronounced like it rhymes with "cortex".

Re: Gore-TEX, a lightweight, waterproof fabric made from the expanded form of PTFE

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Post by le-mark »

ChrisMarshallNY wrote: post #15

Don't know if it's the same, these days, but when I was more "outdoorsy," having the Gore-TEX™ label on something always at least doubled the price. We usually considered it to be worth it.

Isn’t it actually “water resistant” though? I spent a lot of nights cold and wet in gore-Tex gear. It would stay dry for a few hours but always soak through.

Re: Gore-TEX, a lightweight, waterproof fabric made from the expanded form of PTFE

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Post by pyrophane »

Keep in mind that with Gore-TEX you still have to sacrifice a lot of breathe-ability. If you don't need something to be waterproof, you may be happier with a non-waterproof alternative. I've found that to be particularly true of shoes.

Re: Gore-TEX, a lightweight, waterproof fabric made from the expanded form of PTFE

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Post by UncleOxidant »

ChrisMarshallNY wrote: post #15

Don't know if it's the same, these days, but when I was more "outdoorsy," having the Gore-TEX™ label on something always at least doubled the price. We usually considered it to be worth it.

I don't see much Gore-Tex(tm) stuff around anymore. I was shopping for some rain gear and I don't think it came up. Are there better materials now or is it just too expensive?

Re: Gore-TEX, a lightweight, waterproof fabric made from the expanded form of PTFE

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Post by soperj »

tasty_freeze wrote: post #23
copperx wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

But is it pronounced GORE-teks or gore-TEK?

I'm unsure if you are making a joke about the typesetting system, but here is a straight answer: it is always pronounced like it rhymes with "cortex".

I think they're asking which syllable gets the emphasis.

Re: Gore-TEX, a lightweight, waterproof fabric made from the expanded form of PTFE

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Post by [deleted] »

sswezey wrote: post #3
weinzierl wrote: post #2

It's pretty popular in Germany and the name and logo is often found on outdoor clothing. I always wondered if the name is the same in English speaking countries, or if it's different because of its negative connotations. Apparently it's just a not too uncommon family name (Al Gore comes to mind) and also used as brand name in English speaking countries. People get so upset about Toot and Coq and Gimp, but Gore seems…

It's quite popular in the US as well, marketed as Gore-TEX.

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