ENFORCE TAC 24: The GORE innovation for military combat boots.

At the ENFORCE TAC 2024 in Nuremberg, GORE presents several innovations for military protective clothing from head to toe: With EXTRAGUARD, Gore introduces a new upper material technology for military GORE-TEX combat boots that combines the benefits of a robust upper material with those of lightweight, flexible, and breathable textiles for the first time.

This enables the specialist in technical functional textiles to produce a completely new class of GORE-TEX combat boots for general infantry and special forces. These are rugged yet lightweight, and remain light even in wet, muddy terrain, drying quickly afterwards. Gore, a specialist in technical functional textiles, presents all technologies in Hall 7a at booth 537.

The EXTRAGUARD upper material technology consists of three layers - a highly abrasion-resistant and flame-retardant outer protective layer, a functional layer that provides physical protection, and an innovative construction insert with low water absorption. This 3-layer upper material is sealed with GORE SEAM® Tape and integrated into the shoe along with the inner waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX lining (bootie construction). The seam sealing prevents moisture from penetrating into the shoe through the seams. The GORE-TEX bootie construction ensures the lasting waterproofness of the boot, even if the water-repellent impregnation is worn off or the upper material is damaged. This keeps the feet dry and warm in wet or cold conditions.

Thanks to this unique construction, it is 40 percent lighter when dry compared to equally strong and dry leather. Since it absorbs less moisture from the outside, it remains light even when wet and dries significantly faster. GORE-TEX EXTRAGUARD combat boots retain their functional properties even after months of use and constant wear in wet environments.

Comfortable Fit, Easy Cleaning, Robust Protection

GORE-TEX combat boots with EXTRAGUARD upper material technology are comfortable from the start, they do not need to be broken in and remain shape-stable. Cleaning and maintenance only require rinsing with water, specific care products are not necessary.

Scores on Sustainability

Another advantage: The EXTRAGUARD upper material technology is very durable due to its robust and long-lasting performance, a key lever for more sustainability. This is supported by numerous tests conducted under laboratory and practical conditions. With low resource consumption and minimized CO2 emissions, the material sets new standards in terms of minimal environmental impact during production. ALL INFORMATION about GORE-TEX EXTRAGUARD.

• Enforce Tac
  February 26 - February 28, 2024
  Hall 07a, Booth 537

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