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GORE-TEX
At Viking, we believe that collaboration leads to the creation of great products, and we have a proud record of engaging like-minded partners to further our development goals. Since 1992 Viking and GORE-TEX have worked in tandem to revolutionize the possibilities for your outdoor adventures and empower you to move, climb and explore in greater comfort and security from the elements.
Viking has been committed to making the active outdoor lifestyle accessible to all by providing reliable and durable waterproof footwear, and when Viking’s GORE-TEX products were launched in the mid-90s, we were on the cutting edge of incorporating GORE-TEX technology into footwear, indeed one of the first companies in the world to do so. The success of our partnership was immediate and has been enduring.
HOW GORE-TEX WORKS
Every square inch of the ultra-thin GORE-TEX membrane (about 0.01mm) has 9 billion pores, each 20,000 times smaller than a drop of water. These same pores are also 700 times bigger than water vapor molecules, allowing sweat and steam to escape during strenuous activity. This membrane is laminated between several layers of fabric, and GORE-TEX divides these laminates in to three different groups: “MOST BREATHABLE LAMINATES”, “MORE SEASONS LAMINATES” and “INSULATED LAMINATES”.
The GORE-TEX lightweight and breathable waterproof laminate, that is always GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY™ is, simply put, as waterproof as footwear technology allows while still providing comfort and performance.
GORE-TEX INSULATED
This durable, and highly insulated, waterproof laminate offers supreme protection without adding bulk or limiting mobility in cold weather. Ideal for use in conditions from mild to freezing, the insulated comfort membranes provide a combination of protection and breathability, mitigating the effects of perspiration and keeping feet comfortable, warm, and dry.
GORE-TEX MOST BREATHABLE
Waterproof, windproof, and breathable, this GORE-TEX laminate is seamlessly integrated into our Anaconda INV FIT GTX speed hikers. The unique, flexible construction offers a light, yet sturdy footwear experience, creating fewer pressure points across the foot, thereby ensuring comfort. Residual steam from physical exertion can escape easily through the porous laminate, keeping you cool and comfortable, allowing a faster drying taime, and helping to keep the components fresh.
GORE-TEX ePE
Our next Gen GORE-TEX products with innovative ePE membrane provide durably waterproof, windproof and breathable protection with a long product life, and are PFAS free* with a reduced carbon footprint**. They feature an innovative new membrane and carefully selected textiles.
So when you wear a product that contains this tech, you know you are choosing to reduce your footprint with the same waterproof, windproof, and breathable guarantee. The new GORE-TEX products take us further than ever towards uniting sustainability and performance.
*made without intentionally added per- and polyfluorinated substances; may contain trace amounts.
** through the laminate’s innovative membrane and select textiles (per Higg MSI)
