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    GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® PYRAD® STRETCH PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY

    Flash Fire and pathogen protection - lightweight and elastic

    EXPLORE THE HIGH-LEVEL PROTECTIVE BENEFITS OF THIS TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION

    Flame retardant

    Chemical resistant

    Blood-borne and viral pathogen protection

    Stretch

    Lightweight

    Durably waterproof

    Breathable

    Low water pickup

    Long lasting performance after frequent washing

    Protects against incidental flame and flash fire and forms a self-extinguishing char to protect the wearer. The material remains intact and does not break open.

    Prevents penetration of liquid chemicals to EN ISO 6530, even after contamination.

    Prevents penetration from viral and blood borne pathogens in accordance with ISO 16604, even after contamination and 50 washes.

    Elasticity allows for better fit. The fabric expands and contracts easily, moving with the wearer like a high-performance sports garment and allowing room to vary layers underneath to suit weather conditions.

    Extremely light fabric can stretch four ways to allow the freedom of movement to work effectively in challenging rescue environments.

    The GORE-TEX Membrane provides durable waterproof protection from rain and inclement weather.

    Allows sweat to evaporate out from inside the garment and keeps the wearer cooler during high exertion work.

    Absorbs less water with efficient run off that prevents moisture build up and keeps wearer dry throughout extended operations.

    The fabric does not degrade after repeated washing and decontamination

    RESCUE TEAMS NEED PROTECTION AGAINST THE RISKS DURING TECHNICAL RESCUE CALLOUTS

    Rescue teams need lightweight, breathable, waterproof clothing that is specifically designed to protect against the risks that come with this specialised area of operations. In an era when less than 20% of responses are structural fires, wearing structural fire suits to tackle rescue incidents reduces operational effectiveness at scene and increases the risks associated with heat stress. Gore has transformed protection for rescue teams with the introduction of the first lightweight protective suit with GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® PYRAD® stretch technology that combines enhanced levels of freedom of movement, comfort and high visibility with waterproof protection from fire, chemicals and blood borne pathogens and can be cleaned in a decontamination wash process.

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    Watch the Product Technology in Action

    See real-world rescue testing that demonstrates how GORE‑TEX CROSSTECH® PYRAD® Stretch technology delivers lightweight protection against flames and pathogens.

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    PYRAD® TECHNOLOGY

    PYRAD® technology is durably flame retardant and when exposed to flame forms a self-extinguishing char which protects the user from incidental flame. Gore designed prototype garments constructed with this fabric were tested in a thermal manikin test at EMPA laboratories according to ISO 13506 with a 3 second full engulfment at 83 kW/m2. There was no evidence of dripping or melting after the test garment was exposed to flame and the pain prediction was only 7%, with no burn prediction whatsoever. The material stayed flexible and was easily removed from the manikin without breaking open. Although the test set up does not reflect a real life scenario, it gives a good indication of an incidental flash fire accident.*

    THE GORE-TEX MEMBRANE

    The GORE-TEX membrane is an extremely thin layer of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) that incorporates over 1.4 billion microscopic pores in every centimetre. It is these pores that allow evaporating sweat to escape out through the fabric but are too small to let water or wind penetrate the membrane from the outside.

    CROSSTECH® TECHNOLOGY

    CROSSTECH® technology delivers a powerful barrier preventing penetration from pathogens found in blood and body fluids, as well as common chemicals such as petrol, battery acid and hydraulic fluid. It has been tested in accordance with ISO 16604 procedure C on laminate and seams for checking resistance to blood borne pathogens using the bacteriophage PHI-X174.

    STRETCH TECHNOLOGY

    Full garment stretch technology maximises elasticity and wearer comfort. When tested, it achieves 13% stretch at 30 N and 95% recovery after 1 minute. The improved fit creates better breathability as sweat evaporates through the garment much more efficiently when the fabric is closer to the skin.

    GORE-TEX Professional Newsroom

    “GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® PYRAD® stretch sets a new standard for personal protection for technical rescue. After detailed research, we have brought together proven Gore technologies to create a solution that delivers previously unheard of performance, protection and comfort.”

    Christophe Didelot, Product Specialist at GORE-TEX Professional.

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    Meeting Global Standards

    GORE‑TEX CROSSTECH® PYRAD® Stretch garments meet rigorous international standards to ensure reliable protection in high-risk rescue environments.

     

    • EN 343 Class 4 full weather garment protection
    • ISO 16604 method C for blood borne pathogen protection
    • ISO 13506 for flame protection
    • EN ISO 20471 high visibility requirement for professional use
    • EN ISO 15797 table 1 method 2, washing garments at 60°C using tumbler drying method A
    • EN 16689 - Protective clothing for firefighters - Performance requirements for protective clothing for technical rescue
    • EN ISO 11612 - Protective clothing - Clothing to protect against heat and flame - Minimum performance requirements
    • EN ISO 14116 - Protective clothing - Protection against flame - Limited flame spread materials, material assemblies and clothing
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