- link Copy URL - [ Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=GORE-TEX® Fabrics: 50 Years. Going Further, Together. https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1313571?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1313571?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1313571?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=GORE-TEX® Fabrics: 50 Years. Going Further, Together.&body=ESG News from GORE https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1313571?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Responsible Production & the Circular Economy](/categories/responsible-production-circular-economy) # GORE-TEX® Fabrics: 50 Years. Going Further, Together. ##### 50 Years of GORE-TEX - Built for Durability, Designed for Impact May 13, 2026 8:00 AM ET ![person standing on a windmill](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/gore-texr-fabrics_Gore_051226.png) May 13, 2026 /3BL/ - W. L. Gore & Associates Marks 50 Years of GORE-TEX Fabrics. W. L. Gore & Associates is celebrating 50 years of GORE-TEX® Fabrics - highlighting science-led innovation and a commitment to “responsible performance,” bringing performance, durability, and sustainability forward together. The announcement spotlights efforts to design longer-lasting products, collaborate on durability standards with external stakeholders, advance next-generation materials like ePE, and transition manufacturing to 100% renewable electricity. Learn more about the 50-year milestone story at gore-tex.com/about/50-years. Discover what 50 years of Going Further, Together looks like: [50 Years of GORE-TEX® Brand Innovation](https://www.gore-tex.com/about/50-years) ![Gore-Tex Laminate... waterproof, breathable, versatile](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/inline-images/gore-tex-fabrics-50-years-going-further-together_GORE_051226B.jpg) **About Gore Fabrics** Gore introduced GORE-TEX® Fabric to the outerwear industry more than 45 years ago and continues to develop performance apparel technologies. Gore's Fabrics products provide comfort and protection in challenging environments and in everyday life, enabling wearers to safely and confidently achieve and experience more. From hiking in downpours to defense operations and fighting fires, Gore’s deep understanding of consumer and industry needs drives development of products with meaningful performance advantages. and **About Gore** W. L. Gore & Associates is a global materials science company dedicated to transforming industries and improving lives. Since 1958, Gore has solved complex technical challenges in demanding environments - from outer space to the world’s highest peaks to the inner workings of the human body. With more than 13,000 Associates and a strong, team-oriented culture, Gore generates annual revenues of $5 billion. For more information, visit [gore.com](https://gore.com/). \# # # *Products listed may not be available in all markets.* GORE, GORE-TEX, Together, improving life and designs are trademarks of W. L. Gore & Associates. © 2026 W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. **Gore Fabrics Business Media Contacts** Molly Cuffe W. L. Gore & Associates mcuffe@wlgore.com Monika Lischke W. L. Gore & Associates mlischke@wlgore.com [![Gore logo](/sites/default/files/2023-10/Gore%20logo.png)](/profiles/gore) ### More from GORE ###### [International Day of Women and Girls in Science at Gore Fabrics | Equal Minds, Shared Progress](/news/international-day-women-and-girls-science-gore-fabrics-equal-minds-shared-progress) Feb 11, 2026 8:05 AM ET ###### [Crafting Change: The Team Behind Gore Fabrics’ Responsible Progress](/news/crafting-change-team-behind-gore-fabrics-responsible-progress) Feb 4, 2026 12:25 PM ET ###### [W. L. Gore & Associates Releases 2024 Fabrics Responsibility Update, Highlighting Key Sustainability Milestones](/news/w-l-gore-associates-releases-2024-fabrics-responsibility-update-highlighting-key) Oct 30, 2025 8:45 AM ET ###### [The GORE-TEX Brand: The Iconic Ingredient Brand’s Journey to Responsible Performance (Part 2)](/news/gore-tex-brand-iconic-ingredient-brands-journey-responsible-performance-part-2) Sep 10, 2024 11:00 AM ET ###### [The GORE-TEX Brand: The Iconic Ingredient Brand’s Journey to Responsible Performance (Part 1)](/news/gore-tex-brand-iconic-ingredient-brands-journey-responsible-performance-part-1) Aug 29, 2024 10:00 AM ET ###### [Gore Fabrics: Pioneering Sustainability in Performance Apparel](/news/gore-fabrics-pioneering-sustainability-performance-apparel) Aug 22, 2024 12:00 PM ET