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The GORE BIKE WEAR™ collection has been specially developed to meet the needs of today's cyclists. Each product benefits from our many years of experience and leadership in producing high-performance garments, and each features the latest fabric technologies and design styles.

Our own legendary GORE-TEX® and WINDSTOPPER® fabrics are included in this collection, as well as a broad range of selected technical fabrics which address the specific needs of cyclists.

Count on GORE BIKE WEAR™ products for the ultimate in comfort and performance.

GORE-TEX® Fabrics

High tech for your body
For more than 30 years, GORE-TEX® products have delivered comfort and protection so you can enjoy your outdoor activity with confidence. All GORE-TEX® products are durably waterproof, windproof and breathable, keeping you dry and comfortable – guaranteed.

GORE-TEX® garments are durably waterproof, windproof and breathable
They will keep you dry even in the toughest conditions
All GORE-TEX® garments are strictly quality controlled
If you are not completely satisfied with the waterproofness, windproofness or breathability of your GORE-TEX® outerwear, we will repair it, replace it or refund your purchase price.

GORE-TEX® PERFORMANCE SHELL
The universal solution
Designed to provide breathable comfort with waterproof and windproof protection. More than a single product, GORE-TEX® Performance Shells represent many options for a broad range of activities and people sharing the desire to stay warm, dry and comfortable whenever outdoors.

The optimum choice for extended and extreme conditions. GORE-TEX® Pro Shells meet the demands of outdoor professionals and serious outdoor enthusiasts with tough, extremely breathable waterproof and windproof protection.

GORE-TEX® PACLITE® SHELL
When weight and size matter
Made from the lightest, most packable fabrics without sacrificing durability, extreme breathability or weather protection. GORE-TEX® Paclite® Shells are ideal when pack weight and volume are important.

GORE-TEX® SOFT SHELL
Softness and warmth combined
Constructed to provide optimum weather protection and maximum wearer comfort. Waterproof and windproof protection is combined with soft, breathable fabrics for reduced layering and improved freedom of movement in damp, colder conditions.


WINDSTOPPER® Fabrics

The freedom to be your best
WINDSTOPPER® products give you the freedom to be your best and enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle. They keep you comfortable, warm and protected across a wide range of weather conditions and activities. You can focus on your experience without the distraction of being cold, damp or overheated.

WINDSTOPPER® ACTIVE SHELL
For highly active people
The lightest, most packable products offering total windproofness, maximum breathability and water resistance. WINDSTOPPER® Active Shells keep you comfortable for enhanced performance during highly aerobic activities.

WINDSTOPPER® SOFT SHELL
For comfort on the move
The comfort of a soft mid-layer and the water resistance of a shell combined with total windproofness and maximum breathability. WINDSTOPPER® Soft Shells keep you comfortable with the freedom of movement you need for enhanced performance in a wide range of activities and weather conditions.


Quality Testing

Gore's quality management process is unique in our industry. From research through design and manufacturing, at every step we ensure that our products offer world-class performance and will do what we say they do.
Superior performance is assured through constant innovation and the toughest standards. Every fabric and every factory is evaluated and will not be used unless it meets a set of stringent criteria. For example, every style made with GORE-TEX® fabrics is manufactured in a certified factory and relentlessly run through lab tests created by and even patented by Gore. You can be confident that every GORE BIKE WEAR™ product will meet your needs for comfort and protection.

And while the lab is good, we also believe there is nothing like testing our gear on real people in real-life situations. Our testers make sure your GORE BIKE WEAR™ product is ready for rugged use and outdoor performance.

Our Philosophy

Like every sport, every garment poses unique challenges. Any one of a multitude of factors can make a difference. To produce garments that support cyclists so that they can perform at the highest level in the most comfort, we utilize a combination of unique materials, expert craftsmanship, and a deep understanding of the athlete’s specific needs.
We constantly analyze the sport in action, and interview athletes to optimize our designs and patterns. During the pattern-making and fabric-selection processes, we consider varied climate and perspiration zones, as well as the position and shape of garment seam lines, and cooling and ventilation areas. We do our fitting process in ‘Action Posture’ – while the model is seated on a road bike, for instance – for the best real-life fit.

GORE-TEX® fabrics, WINDSTOPPER® fabrics, and other technical fabrics are strategically selected to ensure the proper balance between comfort, performance, and protection in each product. And our focus on creating complete garment systems rather than single pieces offers a comprehensive solution for each sports challenge.

Once garments are assembled, we test them. And then we test them again. The end result is specified sports apparel that provides true value and function for cyclists.