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Last updated 2026-09-24 — On September 13, 2012, the launch event of the three-layer Gore-Tex® fabric themed “Enduring Protection, Leading Three-Layer” was held at the sunken plaza of Sanlitun SOHO in Beijing. At the event, Gore & Associates, in collaboration with the Ozark brand, BLACKYAK brand, NORTHLAND (Norrona) brand, Lafuma brand, TOR...

2012Year9Month13Day, the “Enduring Protection, Leading Three-Layer” three-layer Gore-Tex?fabric launch event was held at the sunken plaza in Beijing’s SanlitunSOHOarea. During the event, Gore & Associates, together with six outdoor brands — Ozark?(Ozark) brand,BLACK YAK?BLACKYAK brand,NORTHLAND(NORTHLAND)brand,Lafuma?brand,TOREAD?(Toread) brand, andSALEWA(Salewa) brand — officially unveiled the three-layer Gore-Tex?fabric. In addition to representatives from Gore & Associates and the six outdoor brands, nearlyLi Weimin, Secretary-General of the China Textile Commerce Association,Liu Ping, Secretary-General of the Mountain Rescue Committee under the Emergency Rescue Promotion Center of the Ministry of Civil Affairs,200as well as nearly

 


outdoor figures such as members of the Gore Outdoor Heroes team Lei Diansheng, Hongxing, Zhao Jia, and Qu Zhixing were invited to attend the event.?Numerous guests witnessed the launch of the three-layer Gore-Tex


 

fabric?The three-layer Gore-Tex?fabric is an innovative product that extends the core functionalities of Gore-Tex?fabric — durable waterproofing, powerful windproofing, and high breathability. Its abrasion-resistant outer layer and special inner lining materials envelop the core Gore-Tex2012membrane like two “slices of bread,” creating a “sandwich” concept that delivers all-day comfort and comprehensive professional protection for users. Zhang Jingwei, General Manager of Gore Beijing Branch and Market Director of Gore Fabrics China, stated: “Currently, the outdoor industry in China is developing very rapidly, with professionalism and standardization gradually aligning with international levels. Gore & Associates chose to launch the three-layer Gore-Tex?fabric products in the

 


China market this year with the aim of providing users with a professional outdoor experience and further contributing its expertise and capabilities to the Chinese outdoor market.”


 

Zhang Jingwei, General Manager of Gore Beijing Branch and Market Director of Gore Fabrics?At the event, the product video of the three-layer Gore-TexChina Textile Industry AssociationSecretary-General Lei Limin mentioned in his speech: “Gore has always started from the needs of outdoor users, providing them with a more comfortable wearing experience, which reflects the professionalism of the Gore-Tex?brand and its people-oriented philosophy.” Since2012the beginning ofthe year,Gorehas launched?the concept of “three-layer Gore-Tex

 


 fabric,” which has received recognition and strong support from the China Textile Industry Association.

 


Secretary-General Lei Limin of the China Textile Industry Association delivers a speech

 

 

Outdoor enthusiasts share their experiences with three-layer fabric products2This year, in?month, the Gore-Tex    


brand initiated an online fabric product testing and experience recruitment drive that lasted less than five weeks. Thirty outdoor opinion leaders from across the country participated, gathering firsthand evaluation data through hiking in various environments and routes. At the launch event, six outdoor enthusiasts from around the country shared their personal experiences and impressions.?On-site testing of three-layer Gore-Tex

 


fabric

 


Lei Densheng shares his connection with Gore



 

Lei Densheng’s ten-year outdoor journey sharing?“China’s No. 1 Hiker” and Gore-Tex5brand Outdoor Hero Lei Densheng, in?month this year, wore three-layer Gore-Tex?fabric-equipped gear to traverse one of China’s most complex and varied routes — the Altun Mountain uninhabited area. At the event, Lei Densheng shared his journey through the Altun Mountain area, including traversing deserts, barren mountains, alpine meadows, swamps, and snow-capped mountains, enduring wind, frost, rain, snow, hail, sandstorms, and finally setting foot on the world’s highest-altitude Kumukuli Desert. He also spoke about the outstanding performance demonstrated by the three-layer Gore-Tex 

fabric products.? The highlight of the launch event came after a dance performance featuring Taiwanese flair, when Gore, together with six major brands, announced the official launch of the Gore-Tex 2012fabric apparel product experience collection campaign.9From15month10day to31month?day inOzark) brands,BLACK YAK?Burlington brands,NORTHLAND(Norrøna,)brands,Lafuma?brands,TOREAD?(Toread) brand andSALEWA(Salewa) brand, together with Gore-Tex, are jointly promoting a nationwide consumer hiking experience collection campaign in Taiwan. All consumers who own clothing products made with Gore-Tex?fabric can apply at designated stores of the above six major brands to join Lei Diansheng on a trip to Taiwan and experience an outdoor hiking journey across the beautiful island. Gore-Tex and the six brands will select participants based on their previous outdoor activity records, particularly their mountain hiking experience and capabilities.
   About three-layer Gore-Tex?fabric 

The versatile fabric branded under the Gore-Tex?name has been listed by Fortune magazine as one of the “100best American products in the world.”2012A more breathable, durable, and lightweight three-layer Gore-Tex?fabric product was introduced to the Chinese market. It is an innovative extension built upon the globally renowned features of Gore-Tex?fabric—exceptional waterproofing, superior windproofing, and high breathability. In this design, the abrasion-resistant outer layer and special inner lining materials act like two “slices of bread” encapsulating the core technology product, the Gore-Tex?membrane. This “sandwich” concept delivers a more rugged outdoor experience, ensuring all-day comfort and comprehensive professional protection.

The following outdoor gear brands have launched three-layer Gore-Tex?fabric jackets: OZARK?(Ozark) brand,BLACK YAK?Burlington brand,NORTHLAND(Norrøna)brand,Lafuma?brand,TOREAD?(Toread) brand andSALEWA(Salewa) brand. For detailed information aboutGORE-TEX?  3Lthe jackets, please visit the official Gore website (www.gore-tex.cn). 

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