W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has announced the expansion of its GORE-TEX CROSSTECH Product portfolio with the launch of three advanced moisture barriers.
GORE-TEX CROSSTECH Endure Moisture Barrier, GORE-TEX CROSSTECH Prime Moisture Barrier and GORE-TEX CROSSTECH Innovate Moisture Barrier, which were all unveiled at the FDIC trade show in April.
Jennifer Wise, Product Specialist at Gore commented: “These new technology platforms are helping to shape the future of firefighter performance.
“Departments face unique challenges and we’re leveraging Gore’s knowledge of high-performance fabrics to create solutions that are evolving with their needs.”
With a combination of durability and breathability, this barrier is designed to help manage heat stress in a broad range of conditions. Testing showed the barrier and its seams remained liquid penetration resistant after 25 wash/dry cycles and five convective heat exposures; 2 ½ times greater than what the standard requires.
With breathability, this moisture barrier helps manage rising body core temperatures that could lead to hearing loss, exhaustion, and decrease in mental accuracy. Its component is recognized to the NFPA 1970 (71) standard and compliant with EN 469.
Developed for fire departments seeking to align with the optional requirement of the NFPA 1970 (71) standard, GORE-TEX CROSSTECH Innovate Moisture Barrier upon certification had a PFAS (total fluorine) concentration of no more than 100 PPM.
This barrier has been made to provide reliable penetration resistance against blood, body fluids, NFPA common chemicals and water.
GORE-TEX CROSSTECH Moisture Barriers are components recognized to the NFPA 1970 (71) standard, allowing garment manufacturers to pursue garment certification.
End users are encouraged to consult with the garment manufacturers directly regarding certification timelines and product availability.
These additions enhance the GORE-TEX CROSSTECH Product portfolio which also include:
Gore has announced the expansion of its GORE-TEX CROSSTECH Product portfolio with the launch of three advanced moisture barriers.
GORE-TEX CROSSTECH Endure Moisture Barrier, GORE-TEX CROSSTECH Prime Moisture Barrier and GORE-TEX CROSSTECH Innovate Moisture Barrier—unveiled at the FDIC trade show in April.
