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The GORE-TEX(R) Outerwear Newsletter -- June 2006

Brought to you by W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Welcome to our bimonthly publication of news and updates for GORE-TEX(R) brand enthusiasts like you. Get first notice about great new products and technologies, plus info about events and happenings near you.

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In this issue: What's New | Share Your Story | Featured Products | Upcoming Events | Care & Wear Tips
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>>>What's New

* Looking for some high-performance footwear for your summer adventures? Then check out the GORE-TEX(R) footwear styles featured in the June issue of Backpacker Magazine. All five of the magazine's top picks for light hiking shoes include GORE-TEX(R) XCR(R) fabric, which keeps your feet dry and comfortable even in highly aerobic activities. We're proud to be included in this winning list.

See these top-ranked footwear styles at
http://www.gore-tex.com/new1

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>>>Share Your Story:

* Got a favorite story to share about one of your GORE-TEX(R) or
WINDSTOPPER(R) products?  Well, share your experience with us! We'll post
the best of these real-life stories on our Web site and announce our
favorite story winner in each issue of our newsletter. If you're the lucky
winner you'll receive a *free* GORE(TM) product.

Congratulations to Mike J. Ward of St. Paul, Minnesota, whose springtime fishing tale has landed him this month's featured product, the Arc'Teryx Alpha SV jacket, featuring GORE-TEX(R) XCR(R) fabric.

A little cold weather never stops Mike from fishing the northernmost waters of the Mississippi river in pursuit of the elusive channel catfish. But when he unthinkingly jumped into the icy shallows to fetch his dropped pole recently, his Ecco boots saved the trip.

"Luckily, they are lined with GORE-TEX(R) fabric," Mike notes. "Needless to say, my feet never got wet!" And he was able to continue his fishing without a hitch.

That's what we like to hear, Mike! Good luck landing that catfish in your new GORE-TEX(R) XCR(R) jacket!

To read Mike's full story, go to
http://www.gore-tex.com/story1

To submit your own story, go to
http://www.gore-tex.com/story2
 
You could be next issue's winner!

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>>>Featured Products

* This month's jacket can handle even the worst mountain conditions:

The Arc'Teryx Alpha SV jacket, featuring GORE-TEX(R) XCR(R) fabric

This fully featured 3-layer jacket received the American Alpine Institute Guide's Choice Award. The waterproof GORE-TEX(R) XCR(R) fabric provides exceptional breathability to keep you comfortable on even the most intense mountain adventures, and the numerous pockets and vents are positioned to be accessed while wearing a pack. Other features include a helmet-compatible Stow Hood; a quick-dry chin guard, and reinforced shoulders, elbows, and sleeves.
 
Manufacturer's suggested retail price: $499

Buy now through our Web site at
http://www.gore-tex.com/featured1
  

* This shoe will keep you running in any weather:

The Pearl Izumi Synchro Shift XCR running shoe, featuring GORE-TEX(R) XCR(R) lining

A road runner's dream, this shoe boasts a waterproof and highly breathable GORE-TEX(R) XCR(R) lining that creates a comfortable, dry home for your feet in cold and wet conditions. Seamless construction eliminates irritation points, and Skydex heel pods provide durable cushioning. Other features include 360 degrees of reflectivity and forefoot flex grooves.

Manufacturer's suggested retail price: $125

Buy now through our Web site at
http://www.gore-tex.com/featured2
   
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>>>Upcoming Events

* How does five days and nights of extreme sports, movie premieres, concerts, and parties sound to you?  If it sounds like something you don't want to miss, then join us in Vail, CO through this Sunday, June 4 for the Teva Mountain Games!  Events include everything from mountain biking and kayaking to adventure racing and a fly fishing competition. Our GORE-TEX(R) brand team will be present in gear town with raffles, product displays, a footwear stream demo, and all kinds of goodies for you. Be sure to be there 'cause it's going to be great!

Get all the details at 
http://www.gore-tex.com/events1

* Interested in test-driving some gear before you buy it? Then meet up with us on the Dick's Outdoor Adventure Road Tour to demo products for camping, fishing, and watersports. You can try out GORE-TEX(R) footwear in our portable pond, plus see great products from other manufacturers. The tour is running from now until August; check with your local Dick's store to see if we'll be in your area in the coming weeks. 

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>>>Care & Wear Tips

* While you're logging miles on the trail this summer, be sure to take the time to give your GORE-TEX(R) boots a little TLC. Help protect the liner after a long day outdoors by shaking out sand, gravel, and dirt, and then wipe out the boot interior with a warm, damp cloth.  Keep the exterior cloth or leather clean by wiping with a brush or cloth and a little lukewarm water. Let the boots dry naturally at moderate temps. For more stubborn grime, follow the manufacturer's instructions for use of any cleaning treatments, being careful not to use waterproofing wax or greases that may impair the breathability of the footwear.

Get the most from your GORE-TEX(R) products by visiting our Care Center at
http://www.gore-tex.com/caretip1.

The GORE-TEX(R) Outerwear Newsletter is published every other month by W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., maker of GORE-TEX(R) and WINDSTOPPER(R) fabrics.

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