Enabling technology
GE is a major supplier of membrane films for professional and consumer use. Our technical fabrics are made from ePTFE using a special process that treats individual fibers at the submicron level. As a result, they are waterproof and repel oil and isopropanol to protect the wearer, while the open pore structure provides exceptional breathability (high moisture vapor transmission rate, or MVTR) for comfort.

Getting the job done
Professional Workwear — Proven effective in real-world use. Waterproof and windproof, ePTFE films and laminates vent perspiration to provide durability with comfort.

Performance Apparel — Waterproof and air-permeable membrane laminates with GE’s unique patented Direct Venting™ technology allow millions of tiny pores to breathe at their full potential. In wet weather our patented Dry System Technology® provides additional breathable comfort.

Footwear Laminates — Used by many manufacturers in protective and sports footwear, these waterproof and highly breathable materials provide an excellent combination of light weight, high insulation and high abrasion resistance.

Benefits

• Waterproof
• Repels oil and isopropanol
• Breathable (high MVTR) to vent perspiration
• Footwear laminates combine light weight, high insulation and high abrasion resistance

Applications

• Rain wear
• Chemical and biological particulate resistance
• Blood-borne pathogen resistance
• Fire-resistant applications

  -	Footwear
  -	Apparel
  -	Gloves
  -	Tents

• Specialized equipment
• Anticorrosion protective covers

For information on applying GE's waterproof/breathable membranes to consumer applications, please visit www.eventfabrics.com.