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Gorewear apparel brand to close after four decades in business

Gorewear apparel brand to close after four decades in business

The brand best known for pioneering waterproof-breathable membranes will focus on its business supplying technical textiles to other apparel brands going forward.

Update: After publication of this article, WL Gore responded with a statement. The updated version with the statement follows below.

Gore will wind down its Gorewear clothing division in 2026, according to a retailer letter first seen and reported by Velobiz. The letter, signed by the parent company WL Gore & Associates GmbH managing director Michael Hullik, said they see no realistic path to meeting business and financial goals for the brand after "careful consideration and in-depth analysis of long-term prospects," Velobiz reported.

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