During the International Mountain Summit in Brixen, Mountainblog had the rare occasion to interview the alpinist David Lama. He talks about his greatest passion, the critics about Cerro Torre Expedition and his active collaboration with Gore-Tex.
Interview: Matteo Pavana – MountainBlog
Video shooting/editing: Tommaso Brentari – Mountainblog
The origin of waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX® outerwear, footwear, and gloves starts with five little letters: ePTFE. ePTFE, or expanded polytetrafluoroethylene, was created by Bob Gore in 1969 when he rapidly stretched PTFE under certain conditions. The result was an incredibly strong, microporous material with an amazing list of characteristics including low water adsorption and good weathering properties.
By 1978, GORE-TEX® fabric was introduced and the world met the first truly waterproof, breathable outerwear. Thanks to our commitment to innovation and creativity, waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX® products have continued to improve and evolve to keep in step with the changing needs of our customers.
