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GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® PYRAD® Stretch Product Technology

Discover lightweight protection with flexible mobility.

ADVANCED PRODUCTION FOR RESCUE TEAMS

Technical rescue teams face unique risks, but many still wear heavy structural fire suits that limit mobility and increase heat stress. With fewer than 20% of callouts involving fires, a better solution is needed.

Gore has introduced the first lightweight rescue suit with GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® PYRAD® Stretch Technology, combining freedom of movement, breathability, and high visibility with certified protection from flame, chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens. It is durably waterproof and can be cleaned in a decontamination wash process.

Designed to Perform in Extreme Conditions

Durably waterproof

Breathable

Flame retardant

Blood-borne and viral pathogen protection

Chemical resistant

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.

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

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

Technical graphic of the CROSSTECH laminate

Inside the Technologies

GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® TECHNOLOGY

CROSSTECH® technology is engineered to provide exceptional protection against bloodborne pathogens and common hazardous chemicals encountered in rescue and emergency environments. Its advanced membrane acts as a reliable barrier against penetration from:

Blood and body fluids
Petrol and hydraulic fluid
Battery acid and other corrosive agents

To validate this performance, GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® laminates and seams have been rigorously tested according to ISO 16604, Procedure C, using bacteriophage PHI-X174.

Inside the Technologies

PYRAD® TECHNOLOGY

PYRAD® Fabrics provides durable flame retardant protection, engineered to safeguard users from incidental flame exposure. When exposed to flame, the fabric forms a self-extinguishing char, helping prevent injury by insulating the wearer from heat.

To evaluate its performance, Gore prototype garments made with PYRAD® Fabric were tested at EMPA laboratories using a thermal manikin test (ISO 13506). The test simulated a 3-second full flame engulfment at 83 kW/m². Results showed:

No dripping or melting
Only 7% pain prediction
Zero burn prediction
Material remained flexible and intact after exposure

While the test conditions don’t replicate every real-life scenario, they offer a reliable indication of protection in the event of an incidental flash fire. PYRAD® Fabric maintained its integrity and was easily removed from the manikin post-test, reinforcing its dependability in extreme conditions.

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

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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