GORE-TEX Innovation

GORE-TEX^®️ is a widely respected and trusted brand which is ideal for protecting employees in a wide range of environments. Durably GORE-TEX^®️ boots and shoes are engineered to keep feet dry, while also being breathable and comfortable.

If you work in wet or damp conditions, browse our range of GORE-TEX footwear today and find the best footwear for any job.

GORE-TEX^®️ boots and shoes undergo rigorous testing to ensure that they're durably waterproof and breathable. The Gore standards are extremely high and if anything falls short, it's back to the drawing board. That's why the brand is so well trusted, promising quality protection every time.

The Gore Walking Simulator checks that products are durably waterproof. For professional applications, mechanical feet wearing test shoes take up 300,000 to 500,000 flex cycles in a water bath 5cm deep – no water entry allowed from the outside. If the smallest amount of water enters the shoe, the simulator stops, and an LED indicates where the leakage has occurred and counts the number of flexes. The inside lining of the footwear must remain absolutely dry throughout the test. In comparison, the footwear standard BS EN ISO 20345 requires 4,800 simulated steps in shallow water and even permits 3cm² ingress of water.

The Gore Centrifugal Test is another routine check to determine if the product is durably waterproof during shoe production. Shoes are filled with water and put into a centrifuge which rotates with 240 turns per minute, so any leak is quickly discovered.

The Gore Whole Boot Comfort Test determines the breathability of GORE-TEX^®️ products by testing the shoe as a whole, rather than its individual components. The effect of a perspiring artificial foot in the shoe is simulated in a temperature-controlled microclimate. Using moisture, vapour transfer and absorption, the final climate comfort value of the shoe is determined.

The GORE-TEX^®️ laminate is combined with other high-quality fabrics to create uniquely specified footwear. All components (leathers, textile, laces, foams, and threads) as well as the entire shoe construction are application specific and unique.

Features and Benefits:

• Long-lasting quality that is industry proven
• Lowers procurement cost for the employer. You only need to buy one pair of quality boots rather than multiple cheaper pairs
• Reduces job-related accidents, injuries and illnesses because the wearer is not distracted by uncomfortable footwear
• Adaptable for multi-climate conditions. In warmer climates the boot is breathable, and in colder climates heat it is retained to ensure comfort whatever the temperature
• Perspiration is pulled away from the feet, keeping them dryer from the inside. This reduces the likelihood of blisters and other problematic foot conditions
• All components are application specific, including the laces, foams, threads and GORE-TEX laminate, creating uniquely effective footwear
• Quick-drying fabric keeps feet pleasant and more comfortable

It is best to wear non-cotton socks when wearing GORE-TEX^®️ footwear as cotton socks act like a sponge. Socks that are made from over 50% wool or synthetics (e.g. polyacrylic fibre, polyamide and polypropylene) will offer the best results.

Browse our innovative range of safety footwear today. Offering a wide selection of trusted brands, innovative materials and in-house designs, you’ll find the best safety boots and shoes for your working environment here at Arco.

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ISO 20345:2011 Personal Protective Equipment - Safety Footwear