A man and a woman hiking up a wooded path

What if fabric
could do more?

Since 1976, we’ve empowered people to go further. From mountain trails to city streets, GORE-TEX® Products have given generations the confidence to move forward – wherever the journey leads.

The Story of a Fabric that Changed Everything

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 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.

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Continue the Journey

Explore 50 years of progress, stories and breakthroughs in our extensive GORE-TEX® Product archive.

The Next 50 Years Start Now

 

We’re continuing to push the limits of protection, comfort, and performance. We’re collaborating with our partners to shape responsible solutions. And we’re investing in the innovations that will help future generations experience the outdoors with confidence for years to come.

The next 50 years? They start now. 

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