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Windstopper is a fabric laminate made by [[WL Gore and Associates|W.L. Gore & Associates]]. It is similar to [[Gore-Tex]], except that it is only windproof and breathable, not waterproof. One of the most common applications is a lamination with [[Polar fleece]], since the lack of wind resistance is one of the principal drawbacks of that fabric.
'''Windstopper''' is a windproof breathable [[Laminate|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.

Unlike Gore's well-known [[Gore-Tex]] laminate, Windstopper is not waterproof.

==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 (clothing)|Patagonia]], [[L.L. Bean]], [[Oakley, Inc.]], [[Galvin Green]], [[Marmot (company)|Marmot]], and [[The North Face]].


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.gore.com/ W.L. Gore website]
*{{Official website|http://www.windstopper.com}}
*[http://www.gore-tex.com/ Gore-Tex and Windstopper fabrics]


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Latest revision as of 10:26, 27 November 2021

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.

Unlike Gore's well-known Gore-Tex laminate, Windstopper is not waterproof.

Use

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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.

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