WASHINGTON/U.S.A. (October 13, 2025) — W.L. Gore & Associates (Gore), creators of the GORE-TEX® Brand and global leader in high-performance waterproof, windproof, and breathable fabric technologies presents its All-Weather Integrated Clothing System (AWICS) and Temperate Weather Combat Boots at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition, booth #3503.
Aimed at making the military’s Generation III Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (GEN III ECWCS) even better, the GORE-TEX® Brand showcases significant advancements to modernize GEN III ECWCS. The enhancements deliver improved durability and environmental protection, improved moisture management, and a streamlined design with fewer layers, while maintaining the same trusted level of protection as the current system.
Underscoring its commitment to soldier protection and operational readiness, designers within Gore’s Fabrics business collaborated with Berry compliant manufacturers to develop AWICS, building on the proven performance soldiers expect from GORE-TEX® Products, now in an even more advanced form.
This next-generation clothing system shields soldiers from challenging environments, providing lighter yet more effective protection against the elements without compromising comfort. It delivers superior performance across rapidly changing conditions, from temperate environments to cold, wet-weather climates.
"AWICS protects soldiers in a wider range of environmental conditions and operational scenarios, allowing for fewer layers needed for a given mission, said COL. Michael Sullivan, (Ret.), GORE-TEX® Brand field sales for defense fabrics. “Not only does it keep insulation dry from the outside, it also manages moisture transfer from the inside to help maintain breathability and improve comfort so the soldier can focus on the job at hand. It’s truly taking the capability of ECWCS Gen III to the next level. Whether soldiers are conducting a tactical movement, static in a patrol base, or in a turret of fighting vehicles, AWICS is engineered to protect in all-weather environments.”
To develop AWICS, the GORE-TEX® Brand design team carefully evaluated other systems before creating a solution that would set a new standard in performance. Leveraging the company’s deep design experience, AWICS incorporates state-of-the-art materials, including GORE-TEX® and WINDSTOPPER® Fabrics by GORE-TEX LABS. This modular layering system integrates these technologies into the temperate wet-cold weather jacket and pants, as well as the hi-loft, active insulation, and softshell garments:
- GORE-TEX® Temperate Wet –Cold Jacket: Updated with improved design features and a durable 3L textile, this garment has been engineered for operational versatility in cold, wet conditions. A lightweight and packable jacket provides durable waterproof performance even after exposure to common battlefield contaminants.
- All-Weather Active Insulation Jackets and Pants: Designed for high-output activities in cold climates, this layer provides low-bulk insulation that adapts to dynamic movement while preventing wind and moisture from compromising thermal performance. The result is reduced pack weight and volume, drier insulation, and sustained warmth across fluctuating activity levels.
- Temperate Weather Softshell/Uniforms: Serving as a versatile outer layer or durable mid-layer, the softshell uniform offers exceptional breathability and stretch for mission mobility, ideal for a broad temperature range from extreme cold or wind to transitional damp environments.
- All-Weather Waterproof, High Loft Insulation, Jackets and Pants: Built for static operations and extreme cold, these pieces retain maximum heat while shedding extreme wind and external moisture, maintaining loft even when exposed to wet snow or sleet. These garments help soldiers stay warmer longer with less bulk, supporting extended wear in exposed positions.
Also on display, the GORE-TEX® Brand will present a new concept of the Army Temperate Weather Combat Boots (TWB). This new boot design builds on the Army’s development work for the currently issued Hot Weather Boot, and meets updated performance goals for footwear in temperate climates. Compared to the legacy TWB, the improved version:
- Features an enhanced athletic fit to reduce fatigue and elevate comfort, based on lab and operational testing.
- Reduces weight with no sacrifice in durability or weather protection.
- Provides improved breathability while maintaining durable waterproof protection thanks to GORE-TEX® Product Technology.
- Offers versatility to the soldier’s kit, ensuring readiness, protection, and performance in temperate climates.
To highlight the company’s innovation and commitment to responsible performance, GORE-TEX® Brand will also display alternative military-grade prototypes tested for future clothing systems, boots, sleep systems, and flame protection.
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