Robert W Gore who invented Gore-Tex technology while working for his father's company in Maryland US, died age 83, on September 17th.
Introduced in 1976 the fabric has protected walkers, runners and outdoor enthusiasts, including bikers, from wet weather but is also found in numerous products.
A chemical engineer Robert Gore became CEO of WL Gore & Associates.
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