Moisture Barrier | W. L. Gore & Associates
GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® Innovate Moisture Barrier is engineered to provide reliable liquid and pathogen protection, high breathability, and thermal stability without intentionally added PFAS. Designed as a complete barrier system, Innovate combines Gore's proprietary material technologies with seam and repair solutions to support dependable performance in structural firefighting protective clothing.
Innovate is designed for departments evaluating modern moisture-barrier technology that combines protection, breathability, durability, and a move away from intentionally added PFAS.
Provides penetration resistance against blood, body fluids, NFPA common chemicals, and water for dependable barrier protection in demanding firefighting environments.
Engineered to allow heat and perspiration vapor to escape through the protective system, supporting heat-stress management during high-intensity operations.
Gore reports that the barrier and its seams remained liquid-penetration resistant after 25 wash/dry cycles and five convective-heat exposures.
Manufactured without intentionally added PFAS and, upon certification, tested at no more than 100 ppm total fluorine.
| Material Type | Structural firefighting moisture barrier |
|---|---|
| Material | GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® Innovate Moisture Barrier |
| Weight | 4.9 oz/yd² |
| Composition | Flame-resistant textile laminated to a proprietary Gore film |
| Principal Materials | Aramid-blend face textile with DWR treatment, proprietary Gore film, and aramid backer |
| PFAS / Total Fluorine | Manufactured without intentionally added PFAS; upon certification, total fluorine was ≤100 ppm |
| Barrier Performance | Protection against blood, body fluids, NFPA common chemicals, and water |
Manufacturer: W. L. Gore & Associates
Weight: 4.9 oz/yd²
Construction: FR textile laminated to proprietary Gore film with aramid backer
PFAS: Manufactured without intentionally added PFAS; ≤100 ppm total fluorine upon certification
Key Performance: Liquid and pathogen protection, breathability, durability, and thermal stability
CROSSTECH® Innovate is available in multiple current Ricochet NFPA 1970 structural firefighting configurations, including non-PFAS composite options.
Innovate is available in current M² Prime™ non-PFAS composite systems with FLEX 7™ or PBI MAX™ outer shells and qualifying thermal liner configurations.
Innovate is available in current M² Response™ non-PFAS composite systems with Pioneer™ or Armor AP™ outer shells and qualifying thermal liners.
CROSSTECH® Innovate is an approved moisture-barrier option in the M² USAF™ material system with FLEX 7™ outer shell and Titanium® SL2i thermal liner.