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Gear Guide
Gorewear Final Sale: 72 Hours Until Permanent Closure
1 min readPublished Mar 29, 2026By Editorial Team
Gorewear ceases operations on March 31, 2026. The remaining inventory is being liquidated at 25-75% off original pricing. No restocks. No extensions.
## The Technical Case
Gorewear competitive advantage was always the GORE-TEX Shakedry membrane. Conventional waterproof cycling jackets use a face fabric over a waterproof membrane. Shakedry eliminates the face fabric entirely, placing the ePTFE membrane on the exterior surface.
The result: Under 120g weight. Dries in minutes. Highest MVTR of any waterproof cycling jacket tested independently. Fits into a jersey pocket.
## Liquidation Pricing Analysis
### Shakedry Jackets — Up to 70% Off
| Model | Original | Liquidation | Comparable |
|-------|----------|-------------|------------|
| C5 Shakedry 1985 | $299 | ~$90-150 | Castelli Idro 3: $250 |
| C7 Shakedry | $279 | ~$85-140 | Rapha Pro Team LW: $300 |
### C7 Bib Shorts — 50-60% Off
Multi-density foam chamois, engineered for 4+ hour rides. At $80-100 (original $200+), these compete on price with mid-tier offerings.
### Windstopper Layers — 40-50% Off
Windstopper Thermo base layers for 2-10C range.
## Practical Considerations
- European fit standard. Size up if not race-oriented.
- Warranties honored post-closure. Retain proof of purchase.
- All sales final after March 31.
## Assessment
Gorewear at liquidation pricing is premium kit at mid-tier prices. The 72-hour window is real.
