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I suspect you'll see knockoffs without the Gore brand. It was too effective and the original goretex patents have expired.



The number of global PTFE producers is limited - yes, there will be knock off apparel layers, but there are less than a dozen producers of the base layer. Many of them are preparing for a post-apparel world given the new restrictions.




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