If there were no professional complaints about the new products it’s because no questions were asked (see Pique, Dec. 6: “The end of Gore-Tex?”).
The new product provided last year by Whistler’s largest employer were effective in colour and the employer’s willingness to be cutting-edge, and probably cost-effective.
They were, however, not useful as outdoor wear, uniforms, pants or jackets.
Maybe ask around.