Techwear is clothing designed for everyday use that provides special properties like breathability, movement, and water resistance for comfort. It aims to make life easier through features like carrying more items and staying dry in rain. Key advantages of techwear include water repellency from modern fabrics like GORE-TEX membranes, which were discovered in 1969 and allow water vapor to pass while repelling liquid water, making for lightweight, waterproof outerwear. Gore-Tex remains the top standard and most recognized waterproof textile brand.