W.L.Gore & Associates,Inc. has introduced a footwear technology for the U.S. military with optimized breathabilty in extended climate ranges specifically designed for hot climate conditions.Gore-Tex-Extended Comfort Footwear protects feet from exposure to rain and inclement weather,while allowing moisture vapor to escape from the boot,keeping feet dry and more comfortable.Boots made of this construction also pick up less water and dry out faster,in addition to reducing boot weight.
Unlike other jungle and hot weather footwear ,boots with this new technology have proven to provide protective and breathable comfort.Lab tests showed that these new boots retained 90% less water than comparable boots and that bresthabilty over time is excellent.In field tests ,participants perceived that these boots kept feet as cool as both currant desert boots and the temperate leather weather boot.
This new technology provides the opportunity to have one pair of boots for the widest range of climate conditions.According to Bill Candy, Gore’s North American footwear product specialist,Gore works closely with each manufacturer as each boot design is developed.Candy explains,’We work with our customers to deliver the best product for their intended application ,which in this case was to increase the comfortable climate range ,particularly on the warm to hot side,of waterproof boots.We also work with customers to understand their requirements ,develop a solution and test the final design to ensure that each product meets the unique environmental challenges that the military is faced with today.
Source. Maxamillan Billick-www.fashion newspaper.com-21-9-10
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