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    GORE-TEX® Product Technologies for Ambulances and Technical Rescue

    Essential head-to-toe personal protection against viruses and bacteria found in blood and body fluids, as well as common chemicals found at accident scenes and in flooded environments.

    DURABLE RESISTANCE TO HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS AND BODY FLUIDS

     The preferred choice for emergency medical services and first responders, lightweight garments with GORE-TEX® CROSSTECH® laminates provide optimal protection against viruses and bacteria in blood and body fluids as well as common chemicals found at accident scenes.

      GORE-TEX® CROSSTECH® fabric was engineered specifically to offer durable resistance to penetration from pathogens in blood (including blood infected with HIV, hepatitis B and C), body fluids, and commonly occurring chemicals. It is highly abrasion-resistant for physically demanding environments. Garments made with GORE-TEX® CROSSTECH® fabric allow perspiration to escape and keep the wearer more comfortable, and able to focus on their response. 

    Explore the Protective Benefits GORE-TEX® Product Technologies

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    Blood-borne pathogen protection

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    Durably waterproof

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    Breathable

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    Lightweight

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    Flame resistant

    A liquid-proof technology engineered to provide penetration resistance to virus and bacteria found in blood and body fluids

    Garments with GORE-TEX® CROSSTECH® laminates are durably waterproof as well as resistant to chemicals commonly found at accident scenes, floods and other environments.

    Crucial for emergencies, GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® laminates are highly breathable, enabling perspiration to escape, which helps responders manage heat stress better.

    Lightweight and flexible, GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® garments allow wearers to move quickly and with agility to various rescue situations.

    GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® laminates are durable - resisting flexing and abrasions.

    When combined with a flame-resistant outer material, garments with GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® moisture barriers are ideal for protecting Technical Rescue workers from flash fire and incidental flame exposure.

    Standards

    GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® moisture barriers are tested in accordance with ISO 16604/ASTM F 1671, procedure C, SOP-12-013. Waterproofness: garments far exceed the requirements of EN343; ISO 14369 (rain tower) or garment norms EN469, ISO 14116, ISO 116212

    Firefighters: EN 16689, EN 469: Protective clothing for firefighters

    Ambulance personnel: DGUV Regel 105-003, EN 343, EN 20471

    Technical Rescue personnel: EN 16689, ISO 18639

    Why do we test to the limit?

    We test our fabrics and our partners' products to the absolute limit, for unsurpassed protection and comfort that wearers can trust - even for the most challenging work situations.

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