Gore-Tex: Inventor of waterproof fabric Robert Gore dies aged 83
Robert Gore won awards for his contributions to science/ Robert W Gore, who invented Gore-Tex technology while working for his father's company in Maryland, US, has died aged 83. Introduced in 1976, the fabric has protected countless walkers, runners and outdoor enthusiasts from wet weather, but is also found in numerous products. A chemical engineer, Robert Gore became CEO of WL Gore & Associates. He died on Thursday after a long illness, the company confirmed. Gore was born in Utah and received bachelor's and advanced degrees from the ...
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