What are WINDSTOPPER® Products by GORE-TEX LABS? (Formerly GORE-TEX INFINIUM™)

Formerly known as GORE-TEX INFINIUM™, WINDSTOPPER® Products by GORE-TEX LABS continue to deliver comfort and protection in a wide variety of conditions. 

This article has been updated to reflect the new product naming.

Comfort Beyond Waterproof

When people hear “GORE-TEX Products,” they often think of rugged waterproof jackets built for mountain extremes. But not every situation calls for waterproof protection. Whether you're commuting on a breezy spring morning or running along a trail in chilly autumn air, staying dry on the inside matters just as much as staying dry on the outside.

Enter WINDSTOPPER® Products by GORE-TEX LABS: designed to bring comfort and performance to those moments when waterproofness isn’t your top priority.

We can hear the questions forming already. So here’s a quick Q&A that should help!

Why would a brand famous for its waterproof protection decide to offer non-waterproof products?

GORE-TEX Products are a leader in durably waterproof products, right? They are, indeed. And they always will be: our GORE-TEX Products are not going anywhere, and we'll continue to innovate and evolve them. 

So why would we have non-waterproof products? Well, the GORE-TEX Brand’s mission has always been to support people’s passions. And we realized that although some people's passions drive them to climb ice waterfalls or walk to work (and back) every day of the year regardless of the weather, lots of people are looking for different ways to stay comfortable and protected.

WINDSTOPPER® Products are ideal for high-output activities and daily wear where comfort, breathability, and wind protection matter most, from explorations in the city to outings spent hiking, walking, and getting lost around that favorite family cabin out in the woods.

So if WINDSTOPPER® Products by GORE-TEX LABS aren’t waterproof, what are they? 

They’re a whole lot of things. These products are:

• Totally windproof
• Reliably breathable
• Water resistant
• Lightweight and versatile

WINDSTOPPER® Stretch Gloves are windproof, breathable, and uniquely tactile, so you can easily use a touchscreen while you’re on a backcountry ski tour taking pictures of the snow-covered mountains. 

WINDSTOPPER® Garments even offer a unique outer surface that persistently repels water, so you can stay dry and comfortable even if you get caught in some light rain.*

(Want to know more about the kinds of benefits you get in WINDSTOPPER® Products by GORE-TEX LABS? Head right here.)

Just think of it like this: WINDSTOPPER® Products by GORE-TEX LABS are made for versatile comfort. That means they’re designed with the quality and performance of the durably waterproof GORE‑TEX Products range but prioritize your comfort over waterproof protection.

Does that mean WINDSTOPPER® Products are “athleisure”? 

Not really. WINDSTOPPER® Products can look great. There are chic and sporty jackets with a unique look and feel or 3D-formed gloves designed to fit snugly around your hands.

But as well as being designed to look as good as can be, these products are made to offer you an upgrade in terms of both comfort and performance. 

So those jackets mean you can stay outdoors longer, even if the wind gets chilly or a light rain rolls in. Those gloves are designed so you can take them off less, so you can get more done in your busy day.

Ok, but are WINDSTOPPER® Products only for urban activities?

Nope! You’ll see the same principles of our innovative comfort science that go into, say, a date-night ready bomber jacket, utilized in the hybrid design of an ice-climbing jacket. 

What it all boils down to is this: WINDSTOPPER® Products by GORE-TEX LABS are here for trail runs to coffee runs. From mountaineering to walking your dog. Rain or shine, the GORE‑TEX Brand has you covered.

And what if I still want waterproof products?

Then you’ve nothing to worry about. The range of WINDSTOPPER® Products by GORE-TEX LABS is an addition to what you’ve loved (and trusted) for decades. The range of GORE‑TEX Products is still very much around, is still as durably waterproof, windproof and breathable as it ever was and carries our GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY promise—and always will.