A new product technology for protective workwear with a significantly reduced environmental impact is being launched under the Gore-Tex Professional brand.
The environmental footprint of the waterproof, windproof and breathable ‘Soft Gore-Tex Shell’ technology is greatly reduced through 3 levers: durability of materials, textiles derived from recycled PET bottles and, finally, a textile circular knitting and solution dyeing process. In total, this results in almost 54% CO2 savings, about 64% less water consumption, and reduced chemical usage.
For more than 30 years, Gore’s sustainability strategy has focused on product durability and life cycle assessment approach, because the longer a product is worn, the lower its annual environmental footprint. To further reduce the environmental impact, Gore is researching materials that, for example, save CO2 emissions or further reduce water consumption while maintaining the durable protective function or meeting and exceeding the required standards.
