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    GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® PARALLON® product technology

    A revolutionary system that provides a new level of breathability beyond what is available today, and it maintains thermal protection better when gear gets wet.

    KEY BENEFITS

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    MOST BREATHABLE

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    Flame resistant

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    Blood borne and viral pathogen protection

    Durably waterproof

    Since it offers the lowest resistance to the transfer of sweat vapor through it, the GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® PARALLON® liner system offers the most breathable performance.

    When laminated to a flame-resistant material, the technology has been proven to withstand high heat exposures and still deliver excellent breathability and reliable protective performance.

    GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® PARALLON® product technology is engineered for penetration resistance to pathogens found in blood and body fluids.

    The durably waterproof GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® PARALLON® liner system resists liquids and water from entering from the outside.

    The ultimate in thermal protection with unparalleled breathability.

    The performance of traditional turnout gear usually requires a tradeoff between thermal protection and breathability. Increasing one typically means giving up some aspect of the other. Now it’s possible to achieve unparalleled levels of breathability, while also preventing serious drops in thermal protection that can occur as your gear gets wet, particularly from sweat. This new level of breathability and enhanced thermal protection is only achievable with the GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® PARALLON® liner system — a unique multi-barrier liner system that replaces the moisture barrier and thermal liner in convention gear.

    Multi-layer GORE-TEX CROSSTECH PARALLON technology
    How it works
    Protective layer system

    The GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® PARALLON® liner system is a multi‐barrier construction that replaces the conventional moisture barrier and thermal liner combinations used in traditional turnout gear.

    Multi-layer GORE-TEX CROSSTECH PARALLON technology
    How it works
    Dry protection

    Internal moisture is efficiently moved through the layers, keeping the thermal protective fabric dry and reducing the risk of wet compression burns.

    Multi-layer GORE-TEX CROSSTECH PARALLON technology
    How it works
    Sweat vapor released

    The system has been developed to specifically combat the risks associated with moisture and heat stress with a highly breathable Gore thermal barrier combined with a GORE-TEX moisture barrier. The innermost layer delivers maximum sweat vapor transmission in the microclimate near the body.

    Multi-layer GORE-TEX CROSSTECH PARALLON technology
    How it works
    Skin stays dry

    This is a unique use of two membranes, encapsulating a layer of thermal protection that maintains breathability while wicking moisture away from the skin and out through the suit, simultaneously preventing liquid penetration from the outside.

    Multi-layer GORE-TEX CROSSTECH PARALLON technology
    HOW IT WORKS
    CONSISTENT THERMAL PROTECTION

    In ordinary fire ground conditions, the unique multi-barrier configuration of the GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® PARALLON® liner system allows gear to maintain its thermal protection better when it gets wet.

    Ideal for
    The technology has been developed with real-work situations in mind, so that hard-working professionals in challenging environments can stay protected, and simply focus on their important work.
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    Structural firefighters

    A new level of breathability beyond what is available today, and thermal protection is maintained better when firefighters' gear gets wet.

    Standards

    Certified to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, Class II

    NFPA 1971:
    Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting

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    GORE® PARALLON™ liner system | GORE-TEX

    The GORE® PARALLON™ liner system enables your turnout gear to deliver unparalleled breathability across the broadest range of conditions — a level beyond what is available today in NFPA 1971 compliant gear.
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    Expanded Warranty Program

    GORE® CROSSTECH® moisture barriers, GORE® RT7100 moisture barriers, and GORE® PARALLON™ liner systems are now covered under an expanded, retroactive program as a result of their exceptional field performance.
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