INNOVATIVE UPPER MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY
GORE-TEX’s EXTRAGUARD upper technology is ideal for safety footwear exposed to extremely wet weather conditions. The technology ensures that the foot protection is permanently waterproof and breathable, while also being lighter in weight. The material remains light even when exposed to prolonged wet weather, as it has a faster drying time.
ROBUST LIGHTWEIGHT
For those working in harsh environments, such as in construction and demolition or in the utilities sector, shoes need to be both extremely robust as well as lightweight and flexible.
EXTRAGUARD is an innovative upper material technology that combines the benefits of durable upper materials with those of lightweight, breathable textiles. EXTRAGUARD looks like leather but is approximately 40 percent lighter than leather, absorbs less moisture, and dries faster than comparable materials. Additionally, thanks to EXTRAGUARD, heat loss in wet conditions is significantly lower compared to leather shoes.
INNOVATION MEETS SUSTAINABILITY
According to W.L. Gore & Associates, the EXTRAGUARD outer material is an excellent example of sustainable material selection due to its robust and durable performance, as it extends the product life. This has been proven by numerous tests carried out under laboratory and real-life conditions. Thanks to its low resource consumption and minimised CO2 emissions, the material also sets new standards in terms of the environmental impact of the production process.
