2. The influence of techwear within the greater fashion industry is growing each year. The appeal of forward-thinking clothes that
provide both utility and comfort is obvious, but the term techwear and all it entails can be intimidating to understand. A good place
to start is to define the term itself.
3. Techwear is clothing for everyday life with special fabric, construction and properties that allow for breathability, movement,
water-resistance and comfort. There's way too much to unpack about techwear in this space alone, so consider this an introduction
to the essentials.
4. Technical Aspects
The main appeal of techwear clothing and gear is that it can make life easier, whether it's being able to carry more stuff on
a weekend trip or to stay dry in a downpour. Below are some of the major benefits that techwear items provide.
5. Water Resistance and Other Enhanced Properties
One of the main advantages that techwear provides is its water repellency. Everyone hates getting caught in the rain and
techwear offers a comfortable and practical solution to this problem. The modern wave of technical garments owe a lot to
the development of GORE-TEX. In 1969, co-inventors Wilbert L .Gore and Gore's Son Robert W.Gore discovered a
method of stretching Teflon into a thin, porous membrane that was able to repel liquid water while allowing water vapor
to pass through. The material is designed to be a lightweight, waterproof fabric for all-weather use particularly on
outerwear.
Gore-Tex remains the standard in water repellency and has the most brand recognition amongst the major waterproof
textiles.
