W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.

William Gorak

Gregory D Culler

Allen B Maples

Mukesh Jain

Mark J Courtney

Matthew Decker

Christopher S Weyl

Protective garments and methods for low wet pick-up from hose water, weather, etc. and from perspiration generated by the wearer, to minimize water impact on the insulative properties, minimize weight gain, and effectuate quick drying. For firefighting in particular, the disclosure provides that wet, hot air is driven out of the garment, away from the wearer (rather than in), and water entry is blocked.

Moisture-insensitive thermally protective materials and garments made therefrom

A chemical protective garment or ensemble is disclosed that comprises a impermeable, protective cooling laminate having a water-holding layer for holding and evaporating liquid, and a chemical barrier. The water-holding layer has a water-holding capacity of at least about 5% wt., and the suit is designed to retain sufficient liquid to provide cooling to a wearer upon evaporation of the liquid from the suit.

Cooled protective garment

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Newark, DE, United States of America

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