Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports were key retail partners in the initial launch of GORE-TEX fabric back in 1977; this winter, we witness the dawning of a new era in waterproof/breathable outerwear with the arrival of the new GORE-TEX Pro Shell fabric. With this incredible new GORE-TEX innovation, Ellis Brigham are proud to launch in this catalogue the New Standard in technical mountain clothing.

So what is so different about this new generation of GORE-TEX garments? Integral to the new technology is the innovative internal woven backer. Replacing the old backing material, this low-density weave fabric allows more of the body’s evaporative moisture to pass quickly through the backer and the porous GORE-TEX membrane and then through the outer material. As your level of physical output increases your body produces sweat to cool its core temperature. If this moisture stays on or near your body, conductive heat loss will quickly chill you when physical activity halts or the outside temperature drops dramatically. A dry body is a warm body; therefore garment breathability is a vitally important factor.

The woven new backer’s innate ability to breathe better, significantly improves evaporative transfer away from your body and decreases the opportunity for moisture to build within the garment during physical activity. This thin, low denier material is twice as durable as traditional tricot backers, delivering twofold improvement in abrasion and snag resistance as well as significantly increased breathability. The low-density woven nature of the backer has the added benefit of requiring less adhesive during seam sealing and lamination saving additional weight and bulk and reduced seam tolerances.

Combining this new, unheralded level of breathability with GORE-TEX’s extreme wet weather waterproof performance, your levels of comfort in the world’s harshest conditions and environments has never been so good.

At Ellis Brigham, you will find the most comprehensive and complete collection of technically superior new GORE-TEX Pro Shell outerwear from the world’s best brands. Join us in this great new adventure and enjoy previously undiscovered levels of all weather protection and all day comfort.

The GORE-TEX® outerwear line offers four different shells to match different needs and levels of activity.  Here we give an overview of the different shells:

GORE-TEX® Performance Shell: Designed to provide breathable comfort and durable waterproof protection, these shells are ideal for a wide range of outdoor activities.

GORE-TEX® Soft Shell: Constructed to be soft and warm with improved freedom of movement. Ideal for reduced layering in colder conditions.

GORE-TEX® PACLITE® Shell: The lightest, most packable waterproof, windproof, and breathable jackets, GORE-TEX® PACLITE® Shells are ideal when weight and space are critical. 

GORE-TEX® Pro Shell: Engineered to meet the physical demands of outdoor professionals and serious enthusiasts. Ideal for extended and extreme conditions, delivers superior levels of breathability, water repellancy and durability. 

For more information please visit www.gore-tex.co.uk

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In front of the camera: Malin Westerberg, Rebecca Ohrn, John Vaitkus, Martin Darenious & James Tomley (2008) + Julia Bergklint, Roger Lambert & Linda Larsson (07/08)
Behind the camera: John Norris
Catalogue Styling & Direction: David Whitlow
Production & Design: Life Advertising, Liverpool