Shaping the Future of Firefighter Performance

Experience the science behind Gore’s latest innovations in firefighter protection, from moisture barriers to gloves and footwear.

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.
  • By combining market insights with our materials science expertise, we aim to deliver meaningful solutions that solve real-world problems.

For decades, W. L. Gore & Associates has applied advanced materials science, extensive testing and real-world field experience to help firefighters perform in some of the most challenging conditions.

Now, discover the latest evolution of the GORE-TEX® CROSSTECH® Product portfolio—including three advanced moisture barriers designed to give fire departments more choices depending on their specific challenges.

  • GORE-TEX® CROSSTECH® Endure Moisture Barrier delivers an unmatched combination of durability and breathability for more extreme conditions and frequent washings.
  • GORE-TEX® CROSSTECH® Prime Moisture Barrier provides excellent breathability to manage heat stress better, while being component recognized to NFPA 1970 (71) and compliant with EN 469.
  • GORE-TEX® CROSSTECH® Innovate Moisture Barrier delivers reliable NFPA performance and complies with the optional NFPA 1970 (71) requirement for a PFAS (total fluorine) concentration of no more than 100 PPM upon certification.
  • And the portfolio extends beyond turnout gear. GORE-TEX® CROSSTECH® Glove Inserts are engineered to resist abrasion and maintain liquid-resistant performance, while breathable GORE-TEX® CROSSTECH® Footwear Fabric provides durable protection, and is available to meets the optional NFPA 1970 (71) requirement for a PFAS (total fluorine) concentration of no more than 100 PPM upon certification.

From garments to gloves to footwear, Gore brings a system-minded approach to firefighter protection—supported by rigorous laboratory testing and field experience.

Full System.

Full Performance.

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