Moisture Barrier Materials

CROSSTECH® 2-Layer

This moisture barrier has earned a well-deserved reputation for being the best in the world. As the inventors of liquid resistant and breathable ePTFE films, W.L. Gore & Associates have spent three decades improving this critical technology. Widely recognized for being the most protective and the most breathable, Globe recommends CROSSTECH® moisture barrier above all others.

Substrate: NOMEX® fabric woven from spun fibers (pajama check)

Film: Enhanced bi-component ePTFE membrane

Total Weight: 5.0 oz/yd²

Supplier: W.L. Gore & Associates

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CROSSTECH® 3-Layer

For those who want the highest durability in the most rigorous situations, CROSSTECH® 3-Layer moisture barrier provides the best durability/THL/TPP combinations possible.

Top Substrate: NOMEX® fabric woven from spun fibers (pajama check)

Botton Substrate: NOMEX® fabric woven from spun fibers (patent pending)

Film: Enhanced bi-component ePTFE membrane

Total Weight: 7.0 oz/yd²

Supplier: W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Attributes:

✓ Most durable flex and abrasion resistance
✓ Best durability/THL/TPP combinations

GORE^® RT7100
For those who need premium performance at a value price, GORE^® RT7100 moisture barrier provides an excellent alternative. Utilizing their years of experience in ePTFE technology, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. developed an alternative barrier consisting of a membrane laminated to a non-woven NOMEX® substrate. This combination delivers thermal stability, waterproof performance and a high level of breathability. If you can’t afford CROSSTECH® moisture barrier, this is the moisture barrier to buy.
Substrate: NOMEX® non-woven spunlace
Film: Bi-component ePTFE membrane
Total Weight: 4.3 oz/yd2
Supplier: W.L. Gore & Associates
Attributes:
✓ Better liquid resistant, breathable moisture barrier
✓ Lightweight and flexible

CROSSTECH® S/R Fabric (CONVERTIBLE™ )

Barrier: Enhanced bi-component ePTFE technology

Substrate: NOMEX® fabric

Weight: 4.9 oz/yd²

Color: Grey

Supplier: W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Attributes:

✓ Flame and heat resistant
✓ Most breathable barrier
✓ Most durable barrier in abrasion, cuts, and punctures
✓ Meets NFPA 1951 and NFPA 1999

CROSSTECH® EMS Fabric 

Barrier: Enhanced bi-component ePTFE technology

Substrate: Texturized polyester fabric

Weight: 3.5 oz/yd²

Color: Charcoal Grey

Supplier: W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Attributes:

✓ Most breathable barrier
✓ Lightweight and flexible
✓ Durable barrier in abrasion, flexing, and tear resistance
✓ Meets NFPA 1999