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    How We Act

    SCIENCE-BASED INNOVATIONS GUIDE OUR ACTIONS

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    As innovators in performance apparel for more than 50 years, continuous improvement is a part of our development.

    Our goal is to help protect people in the outdoors – which starts with creating durable, high-performing products and continuously improving how we make them. Across Gore’s Fabrics business, teams focus on carbon emissions, chemicals management, human rights and circularity. The Fabrics Responsibility Update showcases their approach, actions and reported progress.

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    As an ingredient brand and collaborator, we strive to lead by example to drive industry change.

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    Performance. Durability. Innovation. These principles have guided us from the beginning. We test our products to demanding performance standards, and select products utilize recognized third-party standards and certifications, including the Global Recycled Standard, bluesign® SYSTEM, and OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100.

    Why This Matters

    100% More

    The global volume of clothing doubled in the last 15 years while utilization decreased.

    Source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation

     

    2x Longer

    Wearing clothes for twice as long without buying new is one of the most powerful actions to reduce their climate footprint.

    Source: Sandin G. et al (2019)

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    2026 Fabrics Responsibility Update

    The 2026 Fabrics Responsibility Update highlights how Gore's Fabrics business is advancing innovation and performance while staying grounded in science and continuous improvement. We report our progress across product innovation, materials and chemical management, emissions reduction, human rights due diligence, and the well-being of our Associates, through our Responsible Performance Framework.

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