From a breakthrough discovery in 1969 to game-changing mountaineering firsts, high-profile Antarctic expeditions, Fashion Week takeovers and global streetwear trends, Going Further, Together celebrates five decades of innovation, long-lasting partnerships, and responsible performance.
Throughout the Going Further, Together, we hear from the inventors, engineers, explorers, changemakers and designers who tested boundaries and helped redefine what fabric can do. But our film doesn’t just look back. More than the history of GORE-TEX® Products, this story is about the communities and ideas that continue to shape the future of our innovative fabric. Because when a fabric is designed to do more, there’s no limit to what it can do next.
From inventors and engineers to explorers, designers, academics, and community leaders these are the voices that bring the story of GORE-TEX® Products to life.
Nedda Moqtaderi Curator, Gore Heritage and Archives Collection
As the curator of the GORE-TEX® Product archive, Nedda has helped preserve and interpret five decades of innovation. Working closely with iconic products and with a deep knowledge of historical moments, she brings a unique perspective to how our past continues to shape our future.
Stefan Trainer Global Senior Footwear Application Engineer, GORE-TEX® Brand
Stefan has spent years helping turn technical innovation into products fit for real-world use. An avid collector of GORE-TEX® Footwear, his personal collection of shoes offers a unique window into the evolution of our technology over time.
Thorger Hübner Former Global Footwear Leader
Thorger Hübner helped shape some of the earliest product collaborations in our history, including the development of the first hiking boot featuring GORE-TEX® Product Technology in partnership with Meindl in 1981.
Erik Schrei Global Product Specialist, Consumer Footwear, GORE-TEX® Brand
Having spent more than three decades at Gore, Erik has played a vital role in making sure our products deliver the comfort, protection, and durability they’re known for. Combining technical expertise with a passion for innovation, he’s worked closely with partners across the outdoors industry to help develop products trusted around the world.
Will Steger Arctic Explorer
Will Steger is one of the world’s most celebrated polar explorers. Over a career spanning more than six decades, he’s led pioneering expeditions across the Arctic and Antarctica, and is a leading voice on climate change and environmental stewardship. His journeys have pushed people and equipment to their limits in some of the harshest environments on Earth.
Marie Måwe Director of Sustainability Stakeholder Engagement, GORE-TEX® Brand
Marie leads sustainability initiatives at at Gore Fabrics, helping shape strategies that focus on responsible innovation. Her work centers on working closely with academics, regulators, NGOs, and other sustainability professionals to help advance and educate on sustainability & durability.
Jaimus Tailor Founder of Greater Goods
Jaimus is the founder of Greater Goods, a London-based creative studio exploring circular design and material reuse. His work challenges conventional thinking around waste and consumption, and proves the new possibilities of giving materials a future life.
Jasmine Guadalupe Founder of The Hood Hikers
Jasmine founded the New York City collective, The Hood Hikers to create more inclusive pathways into the outdoors for those who have traditionally been excluded. Through community-led events, she’s reshaping perceptions of who belongs in the outdoors.
Andrew Groves Professor of Menswear Systems, University of Westminster
Andrew Groves is a leading researcher in fashion culture. His work explores the relationship between technical garments and contemporary fashion, offering unique insight into the cultural influence of our products over time.
Kenny Raughley GORE-TEX® Brand Durability Testing Scientist
Kenny specializes in durability testing and analysis, garment ruggedness metrics, field trial design, failure-mode characterization, and product troubleshooting. He is known for combining deep technical expertise with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach, helping teams translate durability insights into product development and performance validation.
