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Originally Posted by ta-rider
I bought an expensive Gore-tex Jacket but since I always get wet in the elbows, knees and bottom I wear waterproof oversuits above it...
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Ta-Rider raises a very good point above, something we all need to be aware of.
The Gore-Tex material itself retains its 'waterproof' characteristics as time goes by, but all of the various seams and joints on the garment need to have their waterproofing renewed periodically by application of an appropriate spray or liquid.
To put it another way, if you join two pieces of Gore-Tex fabric together by stitching them, the seam where they are joined will leak (right from brand new) unless it is waterproofed. Normally, manufacturers of Gore-Tex motorcycle wear waterproof all the seams after the garment is constructed, but before it leaves the factory.
Also keep in mind that it is rare for a garment to be '100% Gore-Tex', this because there will always be little bits of material used here and there that are not made of Gore-Tex - for example, zippers and so forth. Those items also need to have their waterproofing renewed periodically.
Michael
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