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KEY BENEFITS
Explore the high-level protective benefits of this technology application.
Hands can come in contact with pathogens found in blood and other body fluids in an emergency. GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® membranes offer exceptional penetration protection.
The breathability of GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® glove inserts is essential for reducing heat stress and allowing the gloves to dry out quickly.
The membrane works like a filter so that 99% of harmful particulates cannot penetrate the gloves.
GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® membranes are durably waterproof as well as penetration-resistant to NFPA common chemicals. And, they remained intact and fully waterproof at 500°F for at least five minutes.
Improved finger flexibility, better feel, and better fit result in superior tactility. This makes it easier to keep gloves on while getting the job done, improving safety.
Crucial heat and flame protection for the hands that retains its properties, even after exposure to fire and heavy use.
The ideal hand protection for firefighters
Gloves with GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® inserts offer heat and flame protection, which is of course crucial for firefighting situations, as well as preventing penetration of viruses and bacteria found in blood and body fluids. Additionally, the gloves are penetration resistant to liquid chemicals commonly found at an accident scene or fireground.
Wearing the right protective gloves, as a structural firefighter, is undoubtedly just as crucial as wearing the right protective garments and footwear.
Protective gloves with GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® glove inserts offer an ideal solution in hand protection without sacrificing the flexibility, dexterity and tactility essential in emergencies.
GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® membranes are durably waterproof and breathable – even after contamination and heat exposure. The wearer’s hands remain protected and comfortably dry.
Protective gloves won't protect if they need to be removed to get the job done. GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® glove inserts combine maximum flexibility with maximum protection, so wearers don't have to compromise safety, dexterity, or comfort while hard at work.
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Standards
NFPA 1971:
Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting
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Elkton, Maryland, April 25, 2013 – W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., has announced the next-generation GORE® CROSSTECH® glove insert with film technology engineered for structural firefighting gloves. Gloves made with this insert combine improved dexterity and feel with the protection, durability, and thermal stability that firefighters have come to expect from all GORE® CROSSTECH® products.
A breakthrough in the expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) film technology used in Gore’s glove inserts led to this flexible, next generation GORE® CROSSTECH® insert with film technology. With the moisture barrier fully bonded to a form-fitting thermal liner, this 3-D combination results in better flexibility, less bulk in the palm, and improved dexterity.
Gloves made with the next-generation GORE® CROSSTECH® glove insert with film technology help firefighters tackle difficult tasks without removing their gloves. According to Mark Williams, Gore’s product manager for GORE® CROSSTECH® glove products, “In conversations with firefighters, we kept hearing that their bulky gloves get in the way of being able to do such things as operating equipment and adjusting controls. They resorted either to using non-certified gloves or even to taking off their gloves. We worked with glove manufacturers to develop NFPA-certified gloves with this new film technology so that the firefighters can focus on their jobs without compromising their safety.” For more information, visit CROSSTECH.com.
About W. L. Gore & Associates
Gore is a technology-driven company focused on discovery and product innovation. Well-known for waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX fabric, the company’s portfolio includes everything from high-performance fabrics and implantable medical devices to industrial manufacturing components and aerospace electronics. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Newark, Delaware, Gore employs approximately 10,000 associates in 30 countries worldwide. Gore is one of a select few companies to appear on all of the U.S. “100 Best Companies to Work For” lists since the rankings debuted in 1984. The company also appears regularly on similar lists around the world.
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