Robert Gore, Inventor of Gore-Tex, Is Dead at 83 September 25, 2020 +5 Failed experiments with a polymer led him to create the breathable IFTTT including ski jackets and medical implants. NYT NYT > Business NYTimes waterproof material used in numerous applications Failed experiments with a polymer led him to create the breathable IFTTT including ski jackets and medical implants. NYT NYT > Business NYTimes waterproof material used in numerous applications