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TEXAPORE
Jack Wolfskin's in-house waterproof family, covering everyday rainwear through to more technical builds.
TEXAPORE vs GORE-TEX: the short answer
They are different kinds of thing. TEXAPORE is Jack Wolfskin's own waterproof fabric family, used only in Jack Wolfskin products. GORE-TEX is a licensed platform from W. L. Gore & Associates, used by many brands, which certifies finished garments rather than publishing a fabric rating.
That difference shows up in what you can read on a product page: TEXAPORE jackets typically show a water-column and breathability number with a named test method; GORE-TEX jackets typically show neither. Neither approach tells you on its own which jacket will keep you drier.
What each side publishes
| TEXAPORE (Jack Wolfskin) | GORE-TEX (W. L. Gore) | |
|---|---|---|
| Who uses it | Jack Wolfskin only | Licensed to many brands |
| Waterproof figure | Per product, e.g. 10,000 mm (Trailtime 2L) or 20,000 mm (Rainrush 2L), method JIS L 1092 | No hydrostatic-head figure on Gore's technology pages |
| Breathability figure | Per product, e.g. 6,000 or 15,000 g/m²/24h, method JIS L 1099 B-1 | No MVTR figure on Gore's consumer pages |
| How waterproofness is backed | Fabric test result shown on each product page | Gore certifies finished garments against its own requirements, including seams |
| Constructions seen | 2L jackets in the examples we checked; more technical builds also exist | 2L, 2.5L and 3L depending on the GORE-TEX product line |
Who uses it
TEXAPORE (Jack Wolfskin)
Jack Wolfskin only
GORE-TEX (W. L. Gore)
Licensed to many brands
Waterproof figure
TEXAPORE (Jack Wolfskin)
Per product, e.g. 10,000 mm (Trailtime 2L) or 20,000 mm (Rainrush 2L), method JIS L 1092
GORE-TEX (W. L. Gore)
No hydrostatic-head figure on Gore's technology pages
Breathability figure
TEXAPORE (Jack Wolfskin)
Per product, e.g. 6,000 or 15,000 g/m²/24h, method JIS L 1099 B-1
GORE-TEX (W. L. Gore)
No MVTR figure on Gore's consumer pages
How waterproofness is backed
TEXAPORE (Jack Wolfskin)
Fabric test result shown on each product page
GORE-TEX (W. L. Gore)
Gore certifies finished garments against its own requirements, including seams
Constructions seen
TEXAPORE (Jack Wolfskin)
2L jackets in the examples we checked; more technical builds also exist
GORE-TEX (W. L. Gore)
2L, 2.5L and 3L depending on the GORE-TEX product line
Jack Wolfskin figures read from UK product pages on 11 October 2026. GORE-TEX disclosure as recorded in our technical-facts register.
Why the numbers cannot be compared directly
A JIS L 1099 B-1 breathability result is not comparable with an MVTR from another method, and it cannot be converted into a RET value. A TEXAPORE jacket rated 15,000 g/m²/24h is therefore not shown to breathe better or worse than a GORE-TEX jacket that publishes no figure.
The same applies to waterproofness: a fabric water-column result does not account for seams, zips, hood design or how the face fabric wets out. Gore's position is that garment-level requirements matter more than a fabric number; Jack Wolfskin chooses to publish the fabric number. Both are legitimate, and both leave gaps.
Which suits what
TEXAPORE jackets sit mostly in the everyday-to-hiking price range and are a sensible choice when you want a stated figure and a named test method at a moderate price. GORE-TEX garments span from everyday to expedition use across many brands; at the top end they come with a garment-level guarantee rather than a number.
What we have not verified: the membrane chemistry of each TEXAPORE tier, and any lab comparison between the two. We have not tested either.
Related guides: hydrostatic head · waterproof ratings · MVTR · 2L vs 2.5L vs 3L · GORE-TEX vs other membranes
Manufacturer specification
Published figures only — nothing estimated
- Owner
- Jack Wolfskin
- Membrane type
- In-house membranes across several tiers
- Construction options
- 2L
- Waterproof rating
- Published per product, not per platform. Examples checked: 10,000 mm and 20,000 mm (JIS L 1092)
- Breathability rating
- Published per product. Examples checked: 6,000 and 15,000 g/m²/24h (JIS L 1099 B-1)
- Air permeability
- Not publicly specified by manufacturer
- Typical price segment
- Varies by garment.
- Weight characteristics
- Varies by face fabric and construction rather than by membrane alone.
- Durability characteristics
- Durability depends on the textile, laminate, seams, use and care; denier alone does not establish abrasion resistance.
- DWR requirements
- Face fabrics carry a durable water repellent finish. Repellency wears off with use and needs reproofing; the membrane itself is unaffected.
- PFAS / PFC information
- Check the current season's material declaration. Many brands have moved to PFAS-free repellent finishes, and platforms differ by year and by garment.
WaterproofJacket.com assessment
Our editorial analysis, not a manufacturer claim
Main advantages
- Good value
- Broad range of cuts
- Recycled options
- Product pages name the test method behind each figure
Main disadvantages
- Tier differences are not obvious at a glance
- Entry versions breathe modestly
Best uses
- Hiking
- Everyday rain
- Travel
Poor uses
- Technical alpine climbing
Care instructions
- Follow the garment label and official care instructions. Use the specified cleaner; Gore permits a small amount of suitable liquid detergent for conventional GORE-TEX outerwear. Avoid products those instructions prohibit.
- For DWR-finished garments, clean first and reproof only if needed, following garment and treatment instructions. Do not apply DWR to persistent-beading constructions such as SHAKEDRY.
- Tumble dry warm or press with a cool iron under a cloth if the care label allows, to reactivate the finish.
Frequently asked questions
Is TEXAPORE as good as GORE-TEX?
There is no published like-for-like test that answers this. TEXAPORE products publish fabric figures with named methods; GORE-TEX garments generally publish no fabric figures. Compare construction, seams and fit instead of brand names.
What waterproof rating does TEXAPORE have?
It depends on the product. Jack Wolfskin product pages we checked list 10,000 mm and 20,000 mm, tested to JIS L 1092.
Sources
Official documentation and standards we relied on