news Don’t hang around if you want a Gore-Tex Shakedry jacket – the fabric is being retired. More tech news from Campagnolo, MET, Kask + more
We have a whole load of tech to tell you about this week including an updated titanium bike from Van Nicholas, clothing from Italian brands Campagnolo and Passione, and an electric
pump that weighs under 100g, but we're starting with news that the lightweight and waterproof Gore-Tex Shakedry fabric is on the way out… Gore withdrawn Gore-Tex Shakedry fabric
If you're interested in buying a jacket made from Gore-Tex Shakedry fabric, you'd better not hang around too long because it isn't being produced anymore and brands will only be
making new clothing while their current stocks last. How long will that be? We're told that brands ordered different quantities knowing fabric production would stop so you'll see
Shakedry technology in different ranges for maybe next season and perhaps even autumn/winter 2023, depending on the amount they've stockpiled, so there's no need for panic-buying
just yet. It's just that your options will diminish over time. Gorewear says, “Gore-Tex Shakedry is and will remain a central part of Gorewear product offering to serve the needs
of endurance athletes in all weather conditions. Unfortunately, the Gore-Tex Shakedry technology is no longer offered by Gore Fabrics due to ongoing supply challenges, but we are
excited about the Gore-Tex Shakedry technology and therefore did invest into our inventory position last year to ensure we can offer it until the current inventory runs out.”
Gore-Tex Shakedry has been a hugely popular choice since it was introduced in 2016. It's a membrane used as a single layer; there's no face fabric on top. This means it's
super-light and packable – jackets can easily fit into a jersey pocket when not in use – while also being breathable and, of course, windproof. > Read our review of the Gore
Race Shakedry jacket On the flip side, the lack of a face fabric means there's less protection from scratches and scrapes so Shakedry's durability isn't up there with that of other
waterproof materials. We've been told by other brands that this, along with the fact that Shakedry is expensive to make, is behind Gore's decision to cease production. We've
contacted Gore for comment, of course, but we've yet to receive a response. Gore almost certainly wouldn't remove Shakedry unless it had a replacement technology lined up, but
we've no idea when that might appear. Find out more here A sub-100g electric bike pump: could this be a solution to side-of-the-road puncture woes? CYCPLUS will be crowdfunding a
portable, electric bike pump that's said to weigh less than 100g. Watch the video of the CYCPLUS Cube here: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnEN9ZQbotY[/embed] CUBE says
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