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Moisture Barriers

The primary purpose of the moisture barrier is to protect the firefighter from water and what NFPA refers to as the "common liquids": chlorine, battery acid, aqueous film-forming foam, gasoline, hydraulic fluid, and antifreeze fluid. Then it is additionally tested for blood-borne pathogens. The other purpose of the moisture barrier is to allow perspiration to move away from the wearer, also referred to as "breathability."

GORE® PARALLON™ Liner System

GORE® CROSSTECH® 3-LAYER

GORE® CROSSTECH® BLACK

GORE® RT7100

STEDAIR® Gold

STEDAIR® 4000

STEDAIR® 3000