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GORE® CHEMPAK® fabric technology

Chemical and biological protection for enhancing mission effectiveness.

Key benefits

EXPLORE THE HIGH-LEVEL PROTECTIVE BENEFITS OF THIS TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION

Rugged

Chemical warfare protection

Breathable*

Lightweight/Flexible

Durable GORE® CHEMPAK® fabrics exceed the requirements set forth by NFPA Standards, allowing users to respond with added confidence that the suit and its seams will stay intact.

Certified protection against a range of toxic industrial chemicals, chemical warfare agents, infectious diseases, synthetic opioids, and other biological and radiological particulate hazards.

GORE® CHEMPAK® selectively permeable fabrics are the only breathable fabrics that currently enable garments to meet the certification requirements of the NFPA 1994, Class 3 and 3R Standards.

These lightweight, flexible fabrics enables you to stay on scene longer with increased functionality.

Durable fabrics that provide enhanced functionality for chemical and biological environments

Lightweight GORE® CHEMPAK® fabrics provide protection against toxic industrial chemicals, chemical warfare agents, infectious diseases, synthetic opioids, and biological and radiological particulate hazards.

There are two material technologies: GORE® CHEMPAK® selectively permeable fabric and GORE® CHEMPAK® ultra barrier fabric, which are engineered to meet their intend end-user needs.

How it works

GORE® CHEMPAK® Selectively Permeable Fabric

GORE® CHEMPAK® selectively permeable fabric is certified to NFPA 1994, Classes 3/3R, and 4/4R and NFPA 1992 Standards for outstanding protection in warm zone operations that are classified below IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health.) This breathable fabric helps reduce heat stress by allowing perspiration vapor to escape.

How it works

GORE® CHEMPAK® Ultra Barrier Fabric

GORE® CHEMPAK® ultra barrier fabric provides certified protection to both NFPA 1992 and NFPA 1994, Classes 1, 2 and 2R Standards for hot-zone operations. This durable fabric provides long-lasting protection so you can move easily through rugged terrain and abrasive environments that are classified at or above IDLH.

An armed military personnel wearing protective gear stands, watchful, on a bridge.

Defense

While on a mission in contaminated spaces, teams remain agile, effective, and crucially protected by GORE® CHEMPAK® fabric technology.

A technical rescue worker rappelling down the side of a building

Fire and Safety

Tactical entry and technical rescue personnel can respond quickly and stay engaged longer on scene.

Standards

GORE® CHEMPAK® Selectively Permeable Fabric

NFPA 1994, Classes 3, 3R, 4, 4R, Standard on Protective Ensembles for First Responders to Hazardous Materials Emergencies and CBRN Terrorism Incidents

NFPA 1992, Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies

GORE® CHEMPAK® Ultra Barrier Fabric

NFPA 1994, Classes 1, 2, 2R, Standard on Protective Ensembles for First Responders to Hazardous Materials Emergencies and CBRN Terrorism Incidents

NFPA 1992, Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies