W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES (Gore), founder of the GORE-TEX® brand has announced new materials and product updates that give its licensed customers more options to meet growing demand for versatile outdoor apparel built for comfort, flexibility and durability.
These additions include WINDSTOPPER® Stretch Products by GORE-TEX LABS®, updated GORE-TEX PACLITE® Products, and new GORE-TEX Laminates made with textile-to-textile recycled face materials.
Richard Leckenwalter, Gore Fabrics consumer garment leader, said, “Our fit-for-use approach is grounded in how products are used in the real world, enabling us to provide our customers with a broader range of material technologies tailored to specific end uses. These additions provide greater flexibility to develop products that meet changing consumer needs.”
Just as GORE-TEX Pro Garments are engineered for demanding mountain conditions, these portfolio additions provide more material options for specific end uses from running and cycling to hiking and everyday outdoor use.
WINDSTOPPER Stretch Products deliver comfort through freedom of movement, stretch and breathability for activities like running or cycling. They offer a full portfolio of three-layer laminates that combine reliable windproof protection with integrated stretch technology in a soft material to maintain performance through repeated movement and everyday use.
GORE-TEX PACLITE Products are designed for lightweight protection and all-day movement, transitioning easily from hiking to everyday wear. The updated construction includes a backer that delivers a light, ‘barely-there’ feel while maintaining the durable waterproof protection consumers expect.
New GORE-TEX Laminates feature a textile-to-textile recycled polyester face made from 100% industrial textile waste and represent an important step toward material circularity.