For decades, the GORE-TEX® Brand has helped advance protective equipment through proven material science and continuous innovation. Today, the GORE‑TEX® CROSSTECH® Product portfolio supports firefighters across garments, footwear, and gloves with technologies engineered for reliable protection, durability, and comfort.
All of our NFPA 1970 (71) structural moisture barriers are component recognized to the 2025 edition, which means they all passed the restricted substances list requirements.
To explore the latest moisture barriers, glove inserts, and footwear technologies, download the GORE‑TEX® CROSSTECH® product swatch booklet and compare solutions designed to help meet the real-world demands of the job.
GORE-TEX® CROSSTECH® Endure Moisture Barrier
Unmatched combination of durability and breathability.
- Enhanced durability
- Limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects*
- Helps manage heat stress in a broad range of conditions
- Long-lasting protection against blood, body fluids, NFPA common chemicals, and water
GORE-TEX® CROSSTECH® Prime Moisture Barrier
Excellent breathability to help manage heat stress better.
- Manage effects of rising body core temperatures
- Limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects*
- Elevate your confidence knowing its component recognized to the NFPA 1970 (71) standard and compliant with EN 469
- Long-lasting protection against blood, body fluids, NFPA common chemicals, and water
GORE-TEX® CROSSTECH® Innovate Moisture Barrier
Reliable NFPA performance through unparalleled engineering.
- Protection against blood, body fluids, NFPA common chemicals, and water
- Limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects*
- Advanced engineering ensures optimized performance of an integrated product package, including our moisture barrier fabric, seam tape, and repair tape
- Complies with the optional requirement of NFPA 1970(71) standard
*Subject to NFPA 1850, 2026ed retirement requirements
GORE-TEX® CROSSTECH® PARALLON® Liner System
A revolutionary shift in what’s possible.
- Maintains thermal protection better when your gear gets wet
- Manage effects of rising body core temperatures with excellent breathability
- Long-lasting protection against blood, body fluids, NFPA common chemicals, and water
GORE-TEX® CROSSTECH® Black Moisture Barrier
Highly breathable across a broad range of conditions to help manage heat stress better.
- Enhanced durability backed by a 5-year limited warranty
- Remained thermally stable, even after exposure to extreme heat
- Long-lasting protection against blood, body fluids, NFPA common chemicals, and water
We’re here to help answer your questions and educate you on selecting the right barrier for your department’s needs. Connect with one of our specialists.