At MILIPOL 2025, the GORE-TEX ® Brand will present the new PYRAD® Product Technology by GORE-TEX LABS® for flame retardant combat suits in Hall 5 at stand E112.

Conventional flame-retardant textiles often pose a dilemma: They protect reliably against heat and flames, but are heavy, stiff and hardly breathable. For soldiers, this means additional stress – and in extreme cases, heat stress, limited freedom of movement and faster fatigue. The new generation of PYRAD® Product Technology by GORE-TEX LABS® solves this conflict: It offers protection in the event of sudden flames. With very low weight, high air permeability and stretch content for a cooler and more comfortable feel, it’s effective even under heavy equipment.

Access for worldwide ready-to-use combat suits 

Using new technology, the GORE-TEX® Brand expands the temperature and application spectrum of membrane-free laminates with PYRAD® Product Technology by GORE-TEX LABS®. It is efficient from the Arctic to the Indo-Pacific.

"The combination of these technologies enables modular, flame-retardant combat variants for ground forces, Air Force and Navy, covering all climate zones and application profiles worldwide," explains Andreas Marmsoler, Strategic Defence Marketing at the GORE-TEX® Band. "The new product range allows very light, stretchable laminates to be combined with more robust variants. For example, light materials can be used in less stressed areas such as breast or legs and more resistant laminates in heavily stressed areas such as shoulders, elbows or knees.”

Maximum safety – proven in the field

Practical field tests in collaboration with special units and naval personnel in the Middle East, the Mediterranean and the Pacific demonstrate the high functionality of the new technology. The combat suits do not show any performance degradation, or disturbing noise during movement. They maintain their protective effect even with exposure to plate carriers, thorns, brambles or abrasive surfaces. For comfort in medium to high activity in hot climates they are particularly effective compared to the limitations of conventional materials. Many users consider the lower fatigue effect and increased readiness for use as crucial.

High-performance materials for practical use

PYRAD® Product Technology is based on a physical effect: It consists of countless small reactive graphite particles, which are uniformly incorporated into the tissue. If the particles are heated by a sudden flame, they react immediately to a stable continuous carbon layer, effectively preventing the heat flow through the laminate and stopping the flame spread.

Developed as a laminate for combat suits, the new PYRAD® Product Technology by GORE-TEX LABS® is tested to international standards:

·       Protection against heat and sudden flames according to index 3 ISO 14116 according to test acc. ISO 15025-a, Manikin Thermal Test: Pyroman 3s ISO 13506

·       Light weight (< 185 gsm) for greater mobility during use

·       High air permeability (> 200 l/m2/sec) ensures effective moisture management and reduces heat stress (EN ISO 9237)

·       Stretch fabric allows unrestricted freedom of movement, even when wearing the equipment due to stretch ≥ 12% in the warp or weft direction (EN ISO 20932-1:2020 + A1:2021 method A.  
para. 11)

·       Thanks to the fast-drying capability, it is immediately ready for use again even after contact with water

·       High durability: Function remains stable even after 20 wash cycles, excellent colour fastness under UV and seawater conditions; resistant to pilling and abrasion in harsh environments

·       Abrasion resistance (≥ 80.000 cycles per EN ISO 12947-2)

·       LIGHT FASTNESS ≥6 (EN ISO 105-B02)

About Gore

Gore revolutionised the garment industry with waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX® fabric more than 40 years ago and remains a leading innovator of performance clothing. Gore's products offer comfort and protection in demanding environments and everyday life, so the wearer can safely and confidently achieve and experience more. From hiking in pouring rain to defence and firefighting, Gore's deep understanding of the needs of consumers and industry is driving the development of products with significant performance benefits. gore-tex.com and goretexprofessional.com

W. 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 space to the highest peaks in the world to the inner life of the human body. With more than 13.000 employees and a strong team-orientated corporate culture, Gore generates annual sales of 5 billion US dollars. www.gore.com

The new generation of PYRAD® Product Technology by GORE-TEX LABS®
Reliable protection against electric arc incidents has never been so lightweight. Weighing just 320 g/m², the PYRAD® Product Technology by GORE-TEX LABS® is the most lightweight single-layer technology to incorporate class 2 arc-rated protection. The innovation: it combines three layers of material in one laminate layer – the face fabric made of 100 % recycled polyester, the membrane incorporating protective PYRAD® Product Technology on both sides, and the skin-friendly backer. This construction uses less material and gives the fabric a perceptibly softer feel. Over 100 professionals from a major Italian utility company tested the garments in the summer of 2024 under real working conditions. The outcome: outstanding freedom of movement, conductive heat loss and breathability. Licensed Gore brand partners Van Heurck, Iturri and BSD are also convinced and will be presenting their new protective outfits at this year’s show.

EXTRAGUARD Upper Technology
This technology raises the comfort of safety footwear to a new level. It is the first of its kind to combine the benefits of a robust upper with the advantages of lightweight textiles in one and the same material. EXTRAGUARD safety footwear is robust, waterproof, quick to re-dry and remains lightweight over long periods in wet conditions – even after months of use or continual wear in demanding working conditions. The technology is available as of now for a wide spectrum of work scenarios including the utility, railway, construction and demolition sectors. A large-scale wearer trial at Deutsche Bahn (German railways) established its excellent fitness for use in everyday situations. The fact that the technology has been so well received by leading manufacturers is an indication of the demand in the market for durable and comfortable safety footwear. Atlas, Elten, Fal, HAIX, Heckel, Obuv, Robusta, Solid Gear, Steitz Secura and U-Power will be showcasing their latest EXTRAGUARD styles at this year’s A+A.

Visitors will find the GORE-TEX® Brand in hall 11, stand H 67.
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