Is it necessary to treat the material on new or used items, that have a Gore-Tex® or similar water-proof liner?
A. Yes, unless the outer shell was treated at the factory. Water-proof liners are used to keep the body or feet dry, but not the outer shell material. The outer shell is the first defense in keeping the body dry. Untreated material will allow water in or it might even act like a sponge and retain water. Your body might stay dry because of the water-proof liner, but the outer shell may gain a few pounds of water weight. Wet clothes can cause even more problems in freezing weather! Factory treated items may need to be retreated after use. You can test the water-repellency of a item by sprinkling a few drops of water on it.
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