Gore-Tex®

Gore-Tex® Clothing: Essential for High Mountain Adventures

As an adventure in the high mountains often takes place in freezing temperatures and under harsh weather conditions, it is essential to protect yourself from both cold and moisture. For this, suitable equipment for the weather you will face is necessary; otherwise, your outing can quickly become complicated. But don't worry, there are many textile solutions available to protect you from the elements, and one of them is Gore-Tex®. Whether you're embarking on a 4-day ascent of the Pelvoux or a dog sledding trip in the Pyrenees, Gore-Tex® clothing will keep you warm and dry, no matter the weather.
From Gore-Tex® jackets to Gore-Tex® gloves, Gore-Tex® shoes, and Gore-Tex® trousers, Gore-Tex® can protect you from head to toe: that's great news!

What is Gore-Tex®?

Gore-Tex® is a membrane invented in the late 1950s in the United States. It must be sandwiched between an inner lining and another layer of fabric and offers amazing characteristics, perfectly suited for outdoor sports. This membrane is now everywhere in the sports textile market, and there's a good reason for that: as we will present to you, textiles with a Gore-Tex® membrane have (among other things) the ability to be both waterproof and breathable. Additionally, the membrane is lightweight and does not add bulk to your product, whether it's a Gore-Tex® jacket, Gore-Tex® trousers, or a pair of Gore-Tex® shoes. Raindrops or snowflakes are blocked from entering the garment, keeping you dry, while perspiration in the form of vapour can escape, allowing your body to breathe. Applied to sportswear and combined with the expertise of the leading outdoor textile brands, the Gore-Tex® membrane offers unbeatable protection for an unforgettable adventure!

Why Choose Gore-Tex® Clothing

Why Choose a Gore-Tex® Jacket

The Gore-Tex® jacket has many advantages that will make your efforts easier. First of all, the Gore-Tex® jacket is waterproof: rain and snow will have no effect, and you will stay dry regardless of the weather. The waterproofness of the Gore-Tex® jacket is its main feature, but it's far from the only one. Indeed, for once, waterproofness does not come at the cost of breathability. This is where the advantage of the Gore-Tex® jacket lies: it is both waterproof and breathable. Thanks to the Gore-Tex® jacket, you will always be dry because you will be protected from the elements, and perspiration will still be evacuated.
Another advantage of the Gore-Tex® jacket is its flexibility. The membrane is ultra-thin, allowing the Gore-Tex® jacket to offer good freedom of movement, essential when embarking on a technical ascent where the precision of your movements, especially of your upper body, will determine your success. Gore-Tex® jackets like the Men's Gore-Tex® jacket Kamet Light GTX Jacket from Millet or the Women's Gore-Tex® jacket Target Spirit GTX Jacket W by Eider will perfectly meet your needs.

Why Opt for Gore-Tex® Trousers

Protecting your legs from cold and moisture is just as important as protecting your torso. With the Gore-Tex® trousers, you will stay dry throughout your efforts. The waterproofness of trousers is crucial when it comes to climbing a peak or skiing: without it, your ski trousers will be wet, heavier, and colder. The Gore-Tex® trousers provide a perfect solution to this problem as they prevent rain and snow from penetrating the garment. However, the Gore-Tex® trousers have other features that make them the perfect companion for your mountaineering or ski touring outings. In addition to being waterproof, the Gore-Tex® trousers are breathable: they allow perspiration to escape. Therefore, you will not suffer from either the moisture of the weather or that of perspiration and will stay dry no matter what.
The Gore-Tex® trousers, thanks to the thinness of the membrane, also grant you great freedom of movement. You will appreciate this feature during technical ascents where precision on your footholds is crucial, as well as for skiing: the flexibility makes the descent more enjoyable. The Women's Gore-Tex® trousers Ld Kamet 2 GTX Pant from Millet encompasses all these advantages, just like the Gore-Tex® Men's Trousers Ortles 2 GTX Pro M Pant from Salewa.

Why Choose Gore-Tex® Gloves

Gore-Tex® is perfect for all types of sports textiles. It is used for waterproof jackets, for ski trousers, but also for gloves. The hands, like other extremities of the body, are more vulnerable to cold. Therefore, it is very important to protect them with the right equipment to avoid getting cold. While having cold fingers is rarely serious, this sensation can make your adventure unpleasant, so it's best to choose the right gloves. And to keep your hands warm, a pair of Gore-Tex® gloves is perfectly suited. The Gore-Tex® gloves have many advantages. As you may have understood, the membrane gives the Gore-Tex® gloves excellent water resistance. The Gore-Tex® gloves, just like a Gore-Tex® jacket or Gore-Tex® trousers, are waterproof. Like the other products we presented above, the Gore-Tex® gloves are also breathable, making them perfect for outdoor sports in high mountains. The flexibility of the Gore-Tex® gloves is also very pleasant. For a technical ascent or an ice climbing session, this freedom of movement will be necessary to ensure good movement and grip. The Gore-Tex® Men's Gloves and the K 3 In 1 GTX Glove from Millet will perfectly meet your expectations for the most technical ascents. These high-end Gore-Tex® gloves will accompany you on all your mountain adventures, whether for skiing, mountaineering, or hiking. The Gore-Tex® Women's Gloves Force GTX® W from Salomon will be true cocoons for your hands. They are specially designed to keep you warm during long days of piste skiing.

Why Gore-Tex® Shoes Are Essential

Shoes are not left out and can also be equipped with the Gore-Tex® membrane. Whether intended for trail running, hiking, or mountaineering, Gore-Tex® shoes offer undeniable advantages that will make your life easier during your adventure. In addition to being waterproof and breathable, the Gore-Tex® shoes are not heavier than regular shoes. The Gore-Tex® membrane is so thin that you won't feel its presence in the weight of a shoe. You will therefore enjoy a waterproof shoe as light as a regular shoe. The Gore-Tex® shoes also have the advantage of being more robust than regular shoes. The membrane is placed all around the Gore-Tex® shoes, making the shoe more resistant to wear and tear over time, as well as to abrasion. This is the case for Gore-Tex® Women's Shoes X Ultra 3 Mid GTX W from Salomon, as well as Gore-Tex® Men's Shoes Portland GTX from Meindl.

Gore-Tex® Clothing and Accessories: Waterproof and Breathable, Wherever You Go!

As we have explained, Gore-Tex® is now present in all sports textiles, and there is a good reason for that. Over the years, this waterproof membrane has established itself as one of the most effective and high-performing solutions to face the whims of the weather in high mountains. From Gore-Tex® jackets, Gore-Tex® trousers, Gore-Tex® gloves, to Gore-Tex® shoes, this technology can be found in many sports textiles. The Gore-Tex® membrane gives the products it complements multiple properties that initially seemed incompatible. Gore-Tex® clothing is waterproof but also has breathable capabilities, allowing you to stay dry in all circumstances. Without adding weight to the products, Gore-Tex® clothing remains very flexible thanks to the thinness of the membrane, which also does not add any extra weight.
If you wish to embark on an ascent of Mont Blanc via the Royal Route or simply go for a snowshoe hike in the Eastern Pyrenees, you can be sure to stay dry by equipping yourself with Gore-Tex® clothing from head to toe!
You will find on hardloop.fr a wide selection of Gore-Tex® clothing from the biggest brands: Salomon, Millet, Mammut, and Salewa, everything is there!