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W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

W. L. Gore & Associates has pioneered high-performance fabrics including GORE Particulate Hood, GORE CROSSTECH black moisture barrier, GORE PARALLON liner system, GORE CHEMPAK fabrics and more.
105 Vieve's Way
Elkton, MD 21921
United States of America
410-392-3600
800-431-GORE (4673)
410-392-4452
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To improve your safety and deliver 360° protection, Gore continues to push the technical capabilities of PPE. Our portfolio of products for the fire industry provides durable and reliable performance that prevents skin contamination, minimizes potential injury, and delivers the highest breathability across multiple environments.

  • Now certified to the particulate-blocking option of the NFPA 1971 Standard, 2018 Edition, the GORE® Particulate Hood is your best choice for protection and comfort. This durable hood’s barrier maintains its 99.9% particulate-blocking performance even after 100 wash cycles.
  • Third-party testing has confirmed that the GORE® PARALLON™ liner system in your turnout gear delivers the highest breathability, followed closely by the GORE® CROSSTECH® black moisture barrier. Both of these products performed significantly better than the competition in helping to reduce heat exhaustion.
  • Gloves with GORE® CROSSTECH® glove inserts maintain a durable barrier that ensures reliable, long-lasting protection while providing the dexterity you need to successfully complete your job.
  • Leather boots with GORE® CROSSTECH® fabric have been proven to reduce the risk of slips and falls. This fabric leads the industry in providing durable, breathable protection in firefighter footwear.
  • Certified to NFPA 1994, Class 2 or Class 3, suits made with GORE® CHEMPAK® fabrics deliver enhanced functionality, helping you operate in warm and hot zone environments more confidently and remain engaged longer.

We cannot change the conditions that you work in, but we continue to engineer gear that addresses your challenges.

Products

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The BIO-99 Suit allows responders to perform physically demanding activities such as patient assessment, transferring, and transport for longer durations than disposable PPE offerings...
Oct. 8, 2020
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The level of comfort you get in the GORE Particulate Hood GEN2 has been improved to deliver a more natural feel without compromising protection.
Oct. 29, 2019
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The GORE Particulate Hood GEN2 delivers increased comfort due to higher breathability, enabling you to wear the hood on the scene longer.
Sept. 16, 2019
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The GORE CROSSTECH black moisture barrier is the choice of most major metro fire departments.
Oct. 22, 2018
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GORE CHEMPAK fabrics deliver exceptional protection without compromising your mobility or your ability to get the job done.
Dec. 8, 2017
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Exceeding the requirements of the NFPA 1971 Standard, the GORE Particulate Hood is your best choice for certified protection.
Oct. 9, 2017
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Gore has recently introduced the latest in hood technology with a particulate hood designed to block 99.9 percent of particles between 0.1 and 1.0 microns in size.
May 10, 2017
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Certified to NFPA 1994, Class 2, durable multi-threat suits made with GORE CHEMPAK ultra barrier fabric are engineered to help reduce heat stress.
Nov. 4, 2015
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The GORE PARALLON Liner system maintains thermal protection better as your gear gets wet while also achieving unparalleled breathability in broader environments. Check out the...
May 8, 2015
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W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES has expanded its line of flame-retardant (FR) military apparel.
Oct. 14, 2014

Press Releases

W. L. GORE & Associates Introduces New High-Performance Fabrics for Firefighters
W. L. Gore & Associates announced the expansion of its GORE-TEX CROSSTECH Product portfolio with the launch of three advanced moisture barriers for firefighters.
July 23, 2025
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Blauer Manufacturing has received third-party NFPA 1999 certification for its reusable COVID-19 personal protective equipment.
June 11, 2020
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St. Petersburg Fire Rescue personnel wearing the GORE Particulate Hood during training
As one of the busiest departments in the country, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue in Florida has committed resources to elevate the protection of their firefighters at the fire scene...
Oct. 23, 2018
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W. L. Gore & Associates has expanded its line with the addition of the Ruggedized Class 3 suit made of GORE CHEMPAK selectively permeable fabric.
May 30, 2018
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W. L. Gore & Associates’ Protective Fabrics Division is proud to join the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and other fire industry leaders to sponsor the IAFF...
Jan. 29, 2018
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W. L. Gore & Associates announced that its GORE Particulate Hood is the first particulate hood to be certified to the new 2018 Edition of the NFPA 1971 Standard
Oct. 9, 2017
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W. L. Gore & Associates recently presented the results of a human study that evaluated the physiological impact of protective barriers currently available in turnout gear.
May 2, 2016
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W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., recently announced an enhancement of the warranty program for its line of moisture barriers and liner systems.
Jan. 11, 2016
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W. L. Gore & Associates announced the next level of turnout gear performance with the GORE PARALLON liner system. It was unveiled at a pre-FDIC event Wednesday evening.
At the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC), W. L. Gore & Associates announced the next level of turnout gear performance with the GORE PARALLON liner system.
April 23, 2015
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OEKO-TEX has selected W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) as the January 2015 Company of the Month for its sustainability program in the Fabrics Division.
Feb. 3, 2015

Videos

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The choice of protective barrier in your turnout gear has the most impact on breathability — more than any combined choice of outer shell and thermal barrier. If your body’s heat...
March 31, 2018
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A recent human trial has proven that your choice of protective barrier makes a difference in managing heat stress.
July 18, 2016
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A revolutionary shift in what’s possible for turnout gear .
Oct. 5, 2015
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Check out the latest data on heat stress and how CROSSTECH® moisture barriers help decrease its associated effects.
Jan. 20, 2014

Blogs

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Certified to NFPA 1994, Class 3R, 4R, and NFPA 1992 Standards, the Ruggedized Class 3 suit made of GORE® CHEMPAK® selectively permeable fabric, enables you to respond confidently during tactical entry and search & rescue missions.
Jason Horowtiz looks at updates to NFPA 1994, the standard that covers hazardous materials and CBRN terrorism PPE.
July 15, 2018
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Two Fluorescent Aerosol Screening Test (FAST) images show the new Gore Particulate Hood donned properly (left) and then after 100 washes.
Holly Blake explains the certification process for particulate-blocking firefighter PPE hoods, which evaluates product construction and performance.
July 2, 2018
Photo by Glen E. Ellman/Firehouse
While attending trade shows, fire chiefs and firefighters can visit with manufacturers and have one-on-one time with the latest innovations.
Fire service trade shows continue to be a great place to see new products and Firehouse Expo 2013 in Baltimore was no exception.
Aug. 1, 2013

Articles

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The Gore® Particulate Hood inspection opening allows you to invert the hood and inspect the protective barrier. The red stitching helps you know that you are wearing the right side out.
Lon Edelman explains why firefighters need to consider the PPE hood durability based on their specific needs and anticipated use.
Sept. 6, 2018
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The protective barrier in the GORE® Particulate Hood covers the entire hood. The red stitching helps you know that you are wearing the right side out.
Jeff Jury outlines the goals and evaluation methods for a wear trial for particulate-blocking firefighter PPE hoods.
May 14, 2018
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Holly Blake looks at factors for choosing firefighter PPE hoods, including particulate protection, testing, durability and design features.
March 31, 2018
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FLIR displayed its Unmaned Aircraft System (UAS) thermal imaging kits. The M10 640-19 has two gimbals, one for a visible camera and the other for a thermal imager. The device offers responders more options for surveillance of scenes and size-up.
Vendors from all sectors of the fire service displayed their latest technological achievements at Firehouse Expo.
Oct. 20, 2017
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Rosenbauer's electric Concept Fire Truck (CFT).
Ed Ballam offers a glimpse into the technology he found at last week's trade show.
May 3, 2017
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A Gore associate burns a portion of the company's Parallon liner system in a Cone Calorimeter to measure the fabric's heat-release characteristics. The fabric was subjected to about 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit in the device.
W.L Gore & Associate's offered the media a sneak peek into their new testing facility in Maryland.
Nov. 18, 2016
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In the past 50 years, the evolution of protective barriers in turnout garments has had a significant impact on firefighter safety and performance at the fire scene.
Oct. 1, 2015
SAFETY COMPONENTS has added Jamie Martin to its fire service sales and marketing team.
March 1, 2015
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BlauerBlauer’s Multi-Threat Ensemble is certified to NFPA 1994 Class 2 and NFPA 1992 for serious protection during physically demanding HAZMAT response. GORE CHEMPAK Ultra-Barrier...
June 1, 2013
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Dec. 1, 2012

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GORE® RT7100 moisture barrier delivers excellent protection combined with performance and value. Exceeding the NFPA 1971 requirements, this barrier offers high levels of breathability...
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Certified to NFPA 1994, Class 2, durable multi-threat suits made with GORE CHEMPAK ultra-barrier fabric provides enhanced functionality.
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Thermal stability of structural turnout gear’s component materials is an important factor when selecting new gear. In general, thermal stability describes a material’s ability...
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SAFEGUARD AMERICA LLC and W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES INC. announce the new FireGuard 3DX firefighter glove. Certified to the 2007 edition of the NFPA 1971 standard, the all-leather glove features 3-D forchette construction and a CROSSTECH insert with DIRECT GRIP technology. The premium-grain leather is puncture-resistant and slip-resistant to improve protection and grip in wet or dry conditions. The glove’s construction provides heat resistance for the back of the hand that exceeds the NFPA 1971 requirement for compressive heat resistance testing with dry and wet pre-conditioning. The advanced forchette pattern improves dexterity by minimizing seams at the finger tips, joints and knuckles; and expandable patches on the fingers and knuckles improve flexibility by stretching when the hand is clenched. In addition, the ergonomic design of the gloves allows the hands to rest in a naturally curved position.
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