GORE-TEX® Products — 50 Years of Achievement, Towards the Next Performance —
The GORE-TEX® brand marks 50 years of product innovation and industry leadership in the fabrics sector. The company announced its ongoing commitment to innovation with a clear vision for the future, emphasizing "Responsible Performance" through durability and sustainability.
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W. L. Gore & Associates, the founding company of the GORE-TEX® brand, celebrates a half-century milestone of product innovation and industry leadership in the fabrics sector. Since its first adoption in a consumer product, the Early Winters Light Dimension™ Tent, in 1976, GORE-TEX® products have expanded their applications to apparel, footwear, and gloves. Today, they continue to evolve as globally trusted solutions, providing comfort while offering long-lasting protection in various daily scenarios, from everyday wear to the world's most extreme environments.
Image: Outerwear rain room test
At this 50-year mark, Gore builds upon its journey with a clear vision for the future. The lightweight, microporous material discovered by Bob Gore in 1969 has evolved, driven by scientific inquiry, into a leading material platform representing performance fabrics. This technical expertise continues today, fueling continuous innovation under Gore's concept of Responsible Performance, which posits that "performance, durability, and sustainability should evolve together." These efforts extend across diverse fields requiring high reliability, including outdoor activities, professional uses, and defense.
Image: GORE-TEX® fabric strength test
Michelle Augustine, Head of Gore Fabrics Division, states: "For 50 years, GORE-TEX® products have supported people in their endeavors in the most demanding environments. Building on this legacy, we are constantly innovating to achieve 'Responsible Performance' for the future, while responding to the evolving needs of our partners."
Durability has been a crucial value for Gore for many years. Today, this commitment is more explicitly highlighted, with product longevity being central to design, aiming to reduce resource consumption while maintaining performance. In parallel, Gore is collaborating with over 45 stakeholders and the Mid-Sweden University Sports & Outdoor Research Center to establish global durability standards for outdoor gear.
Image: GORE-TEX® fabric durability test
At the core of Gore's fabrics business is relentless innovation. Through groundbreaking technologies like the expanded polyethylene (ePE) membrane and PYRAD® product technology by GORE-TEX LABS®, the company delivers reliable performance, combining waterproofness, windproofness, breathability, and high durability.
Furthermore, Gore focuses not only on materials themselves but also on innovation in manufacturing processes. The company is advancing towards 100% renewable electricity at its manufacturing sites and is committed to further reducing environmental impact through the adoption of recycled and low-environmental impact materials, and the promotion of responsible manufacturing practices.
Under the anniversary theme "50 Years of Going Further, Together," the GORE-TEX® brand will communicate through various campaigns and initiatives how advanced performance and "Responsible Performance" have evolved, driven by science-based innovation and durable product solutions.
In conjunction with this, the GORE-TEX® Product Archive page, featuring a timeline reflecting the brand's journey and archived products, has been launched.
https://www.gore-tex.com/jp/about/50-years
Image: Outerwear rain room test
At this 50-year mark, Gore builds upon its journey with a clear vision for the future. The lightweight, microporous material discovered by Bob Gore in 1969 has evolved, driven by scientific inquiry, into a leading material platform representing performance fabrics. This technical expertise continues today, fueling continuous innovation under Gore's concept of Responsible Performance, which posits that "performance, durability, and sustainability should evolve together." These efforts extend across diverse fields requiring high reliability, including outdoor activities, professional uses, and defense.
Image: GORE-TEX® fabric strength test
Michelle Augustine, Head of Gore Fabrics Division, states: "For 50 years, GORE-TEX® products have supported people in their endeavors in the most demanding environments. Building on this legacy, we are constantly innovating to achieve 'Responsible Performance' for the future, while responding to the evolving needs of our partners."
Durability has been a crucial value for Gore for many years. Today, this commitment is more explicitly highlighted, with product longevity being central to design, aiming to reduce resource consumption while maintaining performance. In parallel, Gore is collaborating with over 45 stakeholders and the Mid-Sweden University Sports & Outdoor Research Center to establish global durability standards for outdoor gear.
Image: GORE-TEX® fabric durability test
At the core of Gore's fabrics business is relentless innovation. Through groundbreaking technologies like the expanded polyethylene (ePE) membrane and PYRAD® product technology by GORE-TEX LABS®, the company delivers reliable performance, combining waterproofness, windproofness, breathability, and high durability.
Furthermore, Gore focuses not only on materials themselves but also on innovation in manufacturing processes. The company is advancing towards 100% renewable electricity at its manufacturing sites and is committed to further reducing environmental impact through the adoption of recycled and low-environmental impact materials, and the promotion of responsible manufacturing practices.
Under the anniversary theme "50 Years of Going Further, Together," the GORE-TEX® brand will communicate through various campaigns and initiatives how advanced performance and "Responsible Performance" have evolved, driven by science-based innovation and durable product solutions.
In conjunction with this, the GORE-TEX® Product Archive page, featuring a timeline reflecting the brand's journey and archived products, has been launched.
https://www.gore-tex.com/jp/about/50-years