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GORE-TEX® stands for durably waterproof and breathable products. There are five different GORE-TEX® technologies that offer varying levels of protection against rain. Here is an overview of the different membranes.
With clothing made from GORE-TEX®, it doesn’t matter if you’re left out in the rain because you stay dry. The material’s breathable quality allows the water vapour created by sweating to escape to the outside.
There are a variety of different GORE-TEX® membranes, and the overview explains the differences between them. They all protect you from the rain and provide long-lasting breathability, but you may prefer either a more robust or a lighter technology depending on the activity or adventure.
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Are you planning an extreme adventure? Clothing with GORE-TEX® Pro technology will protect you. Professionals and outdoor enthusiasts get their money’s worth with this equipment: Pro is 100% waterproof and completely windproof.
Even the most demanding conditions won’t stop your jacket, so you can concentrate fully on yourmountaineering, freeriding orclimbing. Leave the bad weather to your clothing. GORE-TEX® Pro protects against moisture even during breaks. The most durable GORE-TEX® technology offers the best performance in extreme conditions.
GORE-TEX® Active: a lightweight championDo you love speed and prefer to pack light? Then GORE-TEX® Active is the one for you. Higher, faster, further is its motto. With excellent breathability, the Active technology boasts the most breathable material according to GORE-TEX®. It’s guaranteed to keep you dry in all situations and keep the wind at bay.
GORE-TEX® Active is so light that you hardly notice it. You and your jacket will stay dry, especially if you are out and about for long periods of time with strong physical exertion. For carefree adventureon ski tours, cross-country skiing, cycling or running– and anything that requires little luggage and a lot of energy. The material promises high breathability.
Designed to be particularly light, your Paclite jacket won’t weigh down your backpack or bag and you’ll be ready for any eventuality if there’s a sudden change in the weather. The super-thin layer ensures that your jacket takes up very little space. Whether you wear it or pack it, you’ll be ready come what may.
GORE-TEX® Paclite Plus: the tough workhorseWith GORE-TEX® clothing with Paclite Plus technology, you’re prepared for the unexpected. It combines the best of both worlds: on the one hand it’s very compact in your luggage; on the other hand it’s abrasion-resistant and durable. You should always have this weatherproof jacket in your backpack when exploring the mountains, even when the sun is shining, as the weather can change unexpectedly. These products also incorporate GORE-TEX® stretch technology, giving you full freedom of movement while you’re out and about.
GORE-TEX® Shakedry: uniquely water repellentGet caught in a sudden downpour? Just shake it off! Clothing with GORE-TEX® Shakedry technology is breathable, very light and waterproof. The rain rolls off the unique design, ensuring you stay dry.
Whether in everyday life, on easy hikes, running or cycling: GORE-TEX® Shakedry material is the one for you.
You can clearly recognise products with the technology in our stores from the diamond-shaped labels. All our waterproof garments have a black label on which you’ll find the brand promise ‘Guaranteed to keep you dry’. The white GORE-TEX® label stands for garments with Infinium technology. They put comfort and performance first when absolute waterproofness isn’t a top priority.
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