H2No Vs. Gore-Tex: Which Is Better?

Want to know what’s the difference between H2No and Gore-Tex? Even though they are developed by different brands, these two fabrics are actually very similar! Both are waterproof, windproof, and breathable, and they both come in several different versions that are used in different types of garments.

But there are some important differences, from the average price of garments that use the fabrics to their overall versatility and application. And there’s a gap in performance, but it’s much smaller than you think.

I’ll go into a lot more detail about both H2No and Gore-Tex below, and I will cover all the important similarities and differences of these two waterproofing technologies!

Quick Intro

H2No is Patagonia’s proprietary waterproof fabric. They develop it in-house, which allows them to cut costs in production when using this material in their products. Patagonia products with H2No fabric are usually priced better than their items that use other technologies, so it’