W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., has introduced protective apparel for oil and gas workers.
Gore FR Apparel is a new line of FR foul weather outerwear products designed to meet the needs of oil and gas workers. A jacket, bib, and detachable hood combination offers protection from incidental flame exposure and weather protection across a wide range of environmental conditions while offering moisture management to improve comfort and safety.
The two-layer ePTFE membrane construction also helps protect workers from exposure to hot liquids, steam common oilfield contaminants, and allows for easy care and cleaning, a release stated.
“Simply put, Gore FR Apparel is a best-in-class line of foul-weather outerwear products that will deliver an unprecedented performance-to-value solution for our customers in the oil and gas markets,” said Sean McDearmon, Market Development Champion for Gore. “A new performance benchmark has been established.”
Gore is based in Newark and has a cluster of operations in Delaweare, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
