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AUSA Product Showcase

Protecting Warfighters from Extreme Conditions

GORE-TEX Professional provides revolutionary protective fabrics for warfighters, shielding them from changing weather, flash fires, and chemical or biological hazards—allowing them to focus on the mission, not the conditions. Join us at AUSA from October 14-16 at booth #3205 to learn more.

Discover Our Technologies

Our innovative technologies are engineered for top protection, comfort, and reliability in Personal Protective Equipment, backed by rigorous hazard testing. Our commitment to "Fitness for Use" ensures our fabrics meet the specific needs of wearers and perform as promised.

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GORE-TEX  Product Technology

GORE-TEX garments are not only world-renowned for their protective performance and comfort, but they are also tested and proven. These fabrics are durably waterproof, windproof, and breathable, keeping the US Military dry and comfortable for over 40 years. Our technology can be found in Garments (ECWCS Layer 6), Footwear, and Gloves.

Click Here to download more information about GORE-TEX product technology.

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GORE-TEX PYRAD® Garments

Offering a lightweight solution for heat & flame protection, self-extinguishing, durably waterproof, windproof, breathable fabric. Providing confidence with thermal insulation, thermal stability and flame resistance.

  • The US Army and US Marine Corps have approved and incorporated GORE-TEX PYRAD® Fabric for use on the FR Fuel Handler's Suit.
  • The Army and US Air Force have switched to it for the Flame Retardant Environmental Ensemble Extreme Weather Outer Layer (FREE EWOL) for aviation and combat vehicle crewman.
  • The US Navy has approved military commercial versions of multiple styles by NSA/Wild Things as "Safe-to-Fly" for Aviation and Aircrew and "Safe-to-Use" for flight deck and maintainer personnel.

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WINDSTOPPER® Products BY GORE-TEX LABS

These products can offer protection in a wide range of weather conditions and user benefits (stretch, insulation, breathability, and weather protection). Enjoy freedom of design when building products with this technology, making products adaptable for specific needs and requirements in an array of conditions. Ideal for extremely breathable midweight base layers, wind shirts, and softshell jackets.

Click Here to download more information about WINDSTOPPER® product technology by GORE-TEX Labs.

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gore-tex footwear

GORE-TEX Footwear has been a staple in the battlefields with the US Army TWB for over 20 years. Offering tried and true durable waterproof, breathable, and lightweight protection, our technology provides the comfort users need in a wide range of conditions. With the ability to leverage various material and insulation packages, footwear can be specifically designed to meet the needs of a warfighter.

Click on the below links to download more about our following GORE-TEX Footwear technologies:

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Gore-tex gloves

GORE-TEX gloves are durably waterproof, windproof, and breathable even after exposure to common battlefield contaminates. GORE-TEX Glove inserts are a key functional component that can easily be added to a wide range of gloves while finger movement is not restricted, yet hands remain dry, warm, and comfortable, even when under heavy strain.

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ECWCS Technology Solutions

GORE-TEX Professional fabrics for Defense has been providing laminate technology solutions to the US Military for over 40 years. We spent some time with past Gore Associate Wayne von Stetton and former Navy SEAL Master Chief Scott Williams. Read about the conversation and learn more about our ECWCS technology solutions below.