GORE TEX: Innovating Sustainability through Eco Friendly Fabrics and Recycling

We are committed to leveraging our extensive materials science expertise and passion for innovation towards developing solutions that address global environmental challenges, thereby significantly reducing our impact on the environment.

Eco-Frily Fabric Innovations

To safeguard our planet, particularly its waterways and climate, we're actively pushing forward with innovations med at fabric es.

By utilizing recycled materials, we m to decrease reliance on virgin raw materials while conserving energy and water resources that would otherwise be used in virgin resource extraction. Recycling exts the lifespan of valuable resources as well. Solution dyeing is a process where colorants are added in polymer form before yarn extrusion; resulting yarns mntn permanent and deep colors and can then be woven into fabrics without requiring additional dying processes, thereby reducing chemical usage and water intake.

According to the Higg Index, solution dyeing saves up to 90 of water compared to conventional dyeing methods, reduces chemical use by 60, and decreases carbon emissions by up to 58 when polyester is made from it, while a reduction of up to 45 is observed for polyamide.

This technology not only helps in reducing our environmental footprint but also provides the benefit of superior colorfastness under light. Consumers can enjoy vibrant colors for longer.

ROSS MACLNE

Sustnability Leader at GORE-TEX Fabrics Division

Increasing Recycled Content

We have been working with our supply chn over a year to develop entirely new, recycled and solution-dyed yarns that offer the lowest denier recycled fiber we've ever produced. By utilizing these materials, plastic waste is diverted from landfills and exted for longer usage.

To create just 1000 meters of this new backing textile, roughly 4000 recycled plastic bottles are saved from ing up in landfills or incineration. Our recycled nylon originates from post-industrial waste products like fishing nets and carpets, whereas our recycled polyester is made from post-consumer PET bottles.

We m to secure Global Recycled Standard GRS certification to substantiate clms of recycled content.

Minimizing Microfiber Release

The presence of fiber fragments in the environment poses a growing concern for the apparel industry. Although there's little certnty regarding pathways or impacts on the environment, we are committed to reducing our impact and expanding our knowledge about this complex issue. In 2019, GORE-TEX fabrics underwent an extensive internal study on microfiber release in collaboration with Hohenstein, an indepent external partner using a method developed by Leeds University. The testing reveals that most GORE-TEX laminates exhibit low micro-fiber emissions.

The Gore Fabrics Division is actively involved in the Microfiber Consortium TMC, whose mission is to facilitate practical solutions for the textile industry to minimize microfiber release into the environment across the product lifecycle.

ROSS MACLNE

Sustnability Leader at GORE-TEX Fabrics Division

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