50 YEARS WITH GORE‑TEX®
For 50 years, GORE‑TEX® products have been trusted for their outstanding performance and long-lasting protection. To mark the anniversary, they have opened their extensive product archive for the first time. They’ve brought together iconic pieces from the archive, early prototypes, and rare, memorable print materials along a rich timeline to showcase some of the trailblazing innovations, defining moments, and collaborations that have shaped the last five decades.
The GORE‑TEX® retrospective paints a clear picture of where they’ve come from and makes it easier to see where they’re headed. For over 50 years, their “Going Further, Together” philosophy has been about pushing innovation so people can stay protected and comfortable outdoors for many years. That means they aim to define the future of performance by focusing on material innovation and building long-term partnerships that drive meaningful progress.
With 50 years of proven innovation behind it, GORE‑TEX® is already shaping the future.
INNOVATION FOR RESPONSIBLE
PERFORMANCE
For more than 40 years, GORE-TEX, in collaboration with world-class brands, has embarked on a continuous path of leveraging science and innovation to tackle real-world complex challenges. To GORE-TEX, responsible performance means upholding its commitment to sustainability at the same high level as its commitment to performance — by developing more sustainable materials, technologies, and processes.
This dedication inspires the development of GORE-TEX product technologies that offer new levels of both functional, durable performance and sustainability: beginning in fall/winter 2025, the vast majority of GORE-TEX consumer products, including membranes and DWR, will be produced without intentionally added per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS).
Next-generation GORE-TEX products feature an innovative new membrane that delivers lasting waterproof, windproof, and breathable protection along with long-lasting comfort. They have a reduced carbon footprint thanks to the use of recycled textiles and the adoption of alternative dyeing techniques. OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 confirms that GORE-TEX products are safe to wear, while bluesign® certification confirms they are crafted from safe raw materials and chemicals with a traceable and reliable origin.
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