GORE-TEX® PACLITE®

GORE-TEX® PACLITE® fabric uses a protective layer on the membrane made from an oil-hating substance and carbon. This oil-hating, or oleophobic substance allows water vapour to pass through, but is a physical barrier that prevents contamination from oil cosmetics, insect repellent and food substances, which could otherwise affect the waterproof performance.

Gore’s advanced processing techniques used to apply the oleophobic substance and to integrate the carbon allow the membrane to retain adequate durability. No separate lining is required which means that GORE-TEX® PACLITE® clothing is lighter and smaller to pack away than products made of 2-layer or 3-layer laminates.