New High-Performance Firefighter Fabrics

Announcing the Addition of Three Advanced Moisture Barriers to the GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® Product Portfolio.
Sept. 1, 2025
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Key Highlights

  • Unmatched durability and breathability to help manage heat stress across a broad range of conditions
  • GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® Moisture Barriers are component recognized to the NFPA 1970 (71) standard
  • Provide reliable protection against blood, body fluids, NFPA common chemicals, and water

For decades, Gore’s products have been trusted by first responders who depend on science-backed innovations to perform at their best. Now, W. L. Gore & Associates announce the expansion of its GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® Product portfolio with the launch of three new advanced moisture barriers. 

These advancements in mission-critical fabrics build on the trusted legacy of GORE-TEX CROSSTECH Products to further enhance garment performance by delivering exceptional options for protection and breathability.

Introducing the new product line-up:

  • GORE-TEX CROSSTECH Endure Moisture Barrier – Provides unmatched durability and breathability to help manage heat stress across a broad range of conditions.
  • GORE-TEX CROSSTECH Prime Moisture Barrier – With excellent breathability, this moisture barrier helps manage rising body core temperatures that could lead to hearing loss, exhaustion, and decrease in mental accuracy.
  • GORE-TEX CROSSTECH Innovate Moisture Barrier – Developed for fire departments seeking reliable penetration resistance in a moisture barrier with a PFAS (total fluorine) concentration of not more than 100 PPM. 

GORE-TEX CROSSTECH Moisture Barriers -- including GORE-TEX CROSSTECH PARALLON Liner System and GORE-TEX CROSSTECH Black Moisture Barrier -- are component recognized to the NFPA 1970 (71) standard and provide reliable protection against blood, body fluids, NFPA common chemicals, and water.

The latest GORE-TEX CROSSTECH moisture barriers reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to advancing the science of personal protective equipment. For more information, visit https://www.goretexprofessional.com/moisture-barriers.

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