GORE-TEX® PRESENTS THE NEW PYRAD® DAILY DUTY UNIFORM LIGHT BY GORE-TEX LABS®
NEW PYRAD® DAILY UNIFORM - LIGHTWEIGHT FOR POLICE OPERATIONS IN WARM WEATHER OR HIGH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
FLAME-RETARDANT OPERATIONAL CLOTHING FOR EVERYDAY USE
HIGH WEARING COMFORT DUE TO LOW WEIGHT, HIGH AIR PERMEABILITY AND STRETCH CONTENT
DAILY DUTY UNIFORM IS PART OF A MODULAR GORE-TEX® BRAND FLAME RETARDANT CLOTHING SYSTEM FOR STANDBY OFFICERS AND CLOSED UNITS
Putzbrunn, (6th March 2026) – No two days are the same for the police. Riot police in closed units not only have to face changing weather conditions such as heat, cold, wind and rain, but also have to be prepared for dangers such as short-term contact with flames in the course of their daily operations. To meet these challenges, the GORE-TEX® brand has developed a flame-retardant, modular garment system where all layers can be combined depending on the weather, temperature and specific use. The PYRAD® Daily Duty Uniform Light by GORE-TEX LABS is now also available as a base layer - it is specially developed for use in warm weather or high physical exertion and offers additional comfort with its stretch content.
The new PYRAD® Daily Duty Uniform Light by GORE-TEX LABS® is exceptionally light, very supple and highly breathable. The material is quick drying and this prevents unpleasant sticking to the skin when sweating or raining. The stretch content provides more comfort, essential for longer use in warm weather.
"For police officers who work long shifts in different environments and physical stresses, comfort is not a luxury, but a prerequisite for performance and safety. With the PYRAD® Daily Duty Uniform Light from GORE-TEX LABS®, we combine flame retardancy with low weight, good ventilation and high freedom of movement – without compromising on the level of protection," explains Katja Christof, product specialist at the GORE-TEX® brand. "The result is operational clothing that is ideally suited for everyday police use, especially at high temperatures and physical activity. This allows the emergency services to concentrate fully on their mission."
Protection that works in practice
As part of extensive practical tests under demanding operating conditions, police officers rated the new uniform as significantly lighter and less stiff than conventional models – "like lightweight hiking pants". Freedom of movement, breathability, comfort and fit received top marks. The majority of the test subjects would choose the uniform as their preferred choice in continuous use – also compared to reference models and their current equipment.
Base layer of a modular PYRAD® clothing system
The PYRAD® Daily Duty Uniform Light from GORE-TEX LABS® acts as the base layer of a modular clothing system for riot police in closed units. All layers are flame retardant and can be flexibly combined depending on climatic conditions and deployment scenarios. Each layer is composed of different laminates, each equipped with the innovative PYRAD® technology for flame retardancy. This technology is based on a physical effect: Small, reactive graphite particles that are evenly incorporated into the fabric expand quickly in the event of sudden heat or flames and form a stable, self-extinguishing carbon layer. This greatly reduces the heat flow and stops the spread of flames. As a result, the laminate remains undamaged, it does not burn back and it does not drip.
For more information, please visit: https://www.goretexprofessional.com/uk/technologies/pyrad/flame-protection-riot-police