What Is GORE-TEX? | Rab Lab

What is GORE-TEX?

We have partnered with GORE-TEX to bring you waterproof and windproof gear that you can trust to keep you protected in the most challenging mountain environments.
From GORE-TEX Jackets and Pants to waterproof or windproof gloves and gaiters, our GORE-TEX Gear is built with a range of GORE-TEX Product Technologies to offer you the performance you need on rain-lashed summits or windswept ridgelines.Ā 

Discover the ins and outs of the GORE-TEX Product Technologies we use in our GORE-TEX Jackets and Pants.Ā 

Responsible performance.

Weā€™re on a journey to phase out fluorocarbons (PFAS) from our products, but we canā€™t do it alone. We need our partners to help us on that journey.Ā Ā Until recently, GORE-TEX Jackets and Pants have been built with ePTFE membranes that contain fluorocarbons, a ā€˜forever chemicalā€™ that doesnā€™t break down when it enters our natural environment and can accumulate in wildlife and people.Ā 

In line with their responsible performance journey, GORE-TEX are transitioning to new, innovative ePE membranes, which are produced without harmful fluorocarbons while offering comparable performance to their predecessors, still Guaranteed to Keep You Dry.Ā 

Learn more about our journey to phase out PFAS.Ā 

GORE-TEX Products.

A durable, waterproof, windproof, and breathable fabric, optimised for everyday outdoor adventure. From light snow to heavy rain, it keeps you dry while allowing sweat vapour to escape for optimum comfort on the move.Ā 

GORE-TEX Performance Products.

Offering added durability without the extra bulk, GORE-TEX Performance Products are designed to stand up to the worst weather and most rugged environments, while providing exceptional comfort, breathability, and freedom of movement.Ā 

GORE-TEX PRO Products.

A 3-layer waterproof fabric designed to withstand abrasion in tough environments. Windproof, breathable, and highly protective, it keeps you dry in torrential downpours and the harshest snowstorms.

GORE-TEX PACLITEĀ® 2.5-layer.

An ultralight and packable 2.5-layer waterproof. Highly breathable and ideal for stashing in a pack, ready for the weather to turn.

GORE-TEX PACLITEĀ® Plus 2.5-layer.

An exceptionally thin, packable, and ultralight 2.5-layer waterproof. Highly abrasion-resistant and durable, it's breathable, keeps you dry and easily deflects the wind. Stow in your pack and be ready for the unexpected.Ā 

GORE-TEX Active Products.

An extremely breathable and lightweight waterproof fabric. Windproof, durable, and soft next to skin, it's ideal for high aerobic activities.Ā 

GORE-TEX 2-layer insulated fabric.

Stay dry. Stay warm. With a unique insulation layer suspended between the 2-layer GORE-TEX and the inner lining, this fabric offers warmth and insulation while keeping you dry and protected from the weather.

WINDSTOPPERĀ® Products by GORE-TEX LABS.

Completely windproof and highly breathable, perfect for high-energy mountain activities when waterproof protection isn't a priority. Flexible and functional, it manages moisture and ensures complete comfort on the move.Ā