FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Durable, Waterproof, Breathable, Windproof Protection Designed for Harsh Weather and Rugged Terrain
Elkton, Md./U.S. (September 3, 2025) — W.L. Gore & Associates, the creators of the GORE-TEX® Brand, the launch of its next-generation GORE-TEX® Pro Fabric. This new offering represents the pinnacle of textile materials innovation within Gore’s Fabrics portfolio and marks an important milestone in the brand’s commitment to responsible performance.
It features the advanced expanded polyethylene (ePE) membrane, which is lightweight, durable, and produced without intentionally added per-and polyfluorinated substances, while delivering exceptional waterproof, windproof and breathable performance in extreme weather and rugged conditions.
“This next-generation GORE-TEX® Pro Fabric category exceeds our rigorous GORE-TEX® Brand testing requirements by elevating beyond standard limits,” says Sara Ellis, global GORE-TEX® Pro product specialist and materials engineer. “Our advanced research and development field and lab test protocols simulate severe wear and tear experienced in extreme weather to ensure long product life and extended durability.”
Designed to meet the needs of the most demanding outdoor activities, GORE-TEX® Fabric designers collaborate closely with select brands to deliver the best membranes for their customers. Garments featuring next-generation GORE-TEX® Pro will be available through select brands and retailers for the upcoming winter season.
Next Generation GORE-TEX Pro Features:
- Extremely rugged: Ensures the most durable protection in the most extreme conditions and rugged environments.
- Durable waterproof: Backed by the GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY promise, even in torrential downpour or harshest snow conditions.
- Windproof while offering reliable breathable: Blocks all wind, while sweat vapor easily escapes for continued dry comfort during demanding activities.
- The membrane features ePE for a light, thin yet strong, durable performance, made without per- and polyfluorinated substances, and incorporates recycled textiles, reducing the carbon footprint.
- Undergoes extensive testing beyond the brand’s rigorous standard testing to ensure long-lasting durability in harsh environments. This includes going through Gore’s proprietary ruggedness testing to simulate the harshest conditions. GORE-TEX® Pro is also tested for thousands of hours through lab and field testing to confirm durability.
In 2022, Gore introduced the first waterproof breathable membrane featuring ePE after nearly a decade of innovation and development. Current GORE-TEX® Pro Product laminates demonstrate a carbon impact reduction by as much as 39% compared to the previous generation, according to the standard MSI (Materials Sustainability Index). This is achieved through the use of the ePE platform, solution-dyed technologies, and carefully selected recycled textiles, depending on the laminate type.
Whether scaling a summit or navigating the challenges of everyday life, next-generation GORE-TEX® Pro equips wearers with confidence, comfort, and the protection to go further. This innovation underscores Gore’s commitment to evolving with athletes’ needs while delivering uncompromising performance alongside meaningful progress in sustainability.
About Gore
- L. Gore & Associates is a global materials science company dedicated to transforming industries and improving lives. Since 1958, Gore has solved complex technical challenges in demanding environments — from outer space to the world’s highest peaks to the inner workings of the human body. With more than 13,000 Associates and a strong, team-oriented culture, Gore generates annual revenues of $5 billion. gore.com.
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Media Contact
Courtney Gearhart
- L. Gore & Associates
105 Vieve’s Way
Elkton, MD 21921
Telephone: +1 (410) 506-2790
Email: cgearhar@wlgore.com
