Goretex laminate - how is it bonded?

[mellowman]

Idle inquiry as I was researching my next piece of biker kit...

I just wondered what process is used to physically bond the Goretex layer to the outerCordura layer?

[BobSaunders]

A discussion? or you want me to actually google it for you?

[Salted_Peanut]

Ah, but did you mean 2-layer or 3-layer Gore-Tex clothing? And that's before considering any Armacor® or Superfabric reinforcement, which you can find in some of the better Gore-Tex clobber

mellowman said:

I just wondered what process is used to physically bond the Goretex layer to the outerCordura layer?

Doesn't everyone know it's emulsion polymerisation?

[mellowman]

Salted_Peanut said:

Doesn't everyone know it's emulsion polymerisation?

Ah, thank you! Never saw that in any Google searches.

I've been watching the Motolegends videos on textiles and materials and it's fascinating how fabrics suitable for biking gear are now being constructed. Single layer jeans would normally have been a no no but learning how they weave materials together to make them stronger was very interesting.

And then you've got all the variations on the DWR coatings...so awareness of construction is quite a useful thing methinks.

Edited by mellowman on Sunday 12th July 06:18

[Salted_Peanut]

While Motolegends reviews are entertaining, I prefer Australia's Motocycle Clothing Assessment Program because it's independent (not a retailer).

mellowman said:

Single layer jeans would normally have been a no no but learning how they weave materials together to make them stronger was very interesting.

Have you seen this (excellent) review of motorcycle jeans? What are the best motorcycle riding jeans? Buying guide

[ianrb]

Salted_Peanut said:

While Motolegends reviews are entertaining, I prefer Australia's Motocycle Clothing Assessment Program because it's independent (not a retailer).

mellowman said:

Single layer jeans would normally have been a no no but learning how they weave materials together to make them stronger was very interesting.

Have you seen this (excellent) review of motorcycle jeans? What are the best motorcycle riding jeans? Buying guide

That Austrailian site is very handy and you would hope impartial.