Gore-tex: time for alternatives

The text is split over three web pages. Alternatively, you can download the PDF version below.

Part 1: Introduction to waterproof clothing and chemicals involved

Part 2: About alternatives to the 'classical' waterproof clothes

Part 3: What's on the market + references

Or download the text as a PDF file.   

Hopefully, the text will be updated from time to time as the market situation evolves.
Latest update was by October 22, 2009.