PIP Global Safety and W. L. Gore & Associates Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance Protection for Workers in Hazardous Industries

Combining global PPE leadership and material science innovation to help address the industry's most complex worker safety challenges

LATHAM, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PIP Global Safety™ ("PIP®"), a global leader in personal protective equipment, and the Fabrics business within W. L. Gore & Associates', a global materials science company and owner of the GORE-TEX® Brand, today announced a strategic collaboration focused on advancing next-generation protective workwear for workers operating in some of the world's most demanding and hazardous environments.

By combining PIP's experience in worker protection with Gore's material science capabilities, the collaboration will accelerate the development of protective solutions that address increasingly complex workplace hazards. Together, the companies will deliver high-performance workwear that enhances protection, comfort, durability, and mobility, helping workers stay safer and perform at their best throughout the workday.

"This strategic collaboration reinforces our commitment to leading the future of industrial protection through innovation," said Eric Bernstein, President of PIP Global Safety. "By combining PIP's deep understanding of workplace hazards with the new innovative products from the GORE-TEX® Brand, we have an incredible opportunity to create breakthrough solutions that raise the standard for worker protection while improving comfort and wearability. This is just the beginning of what we believe will be a transformative relationship for the industry."

"Gore has a long history of developing technologies that perform in the most demanding conditions," said Jeff Jung, sales leader for GORE-TEX® Brand's safety business. "Teaming-up with PIP allows us to bring proven innovations such as the lightweight and breathable GORE-TEX® PYRAD® products to even more workers around the world."

As part of the collaboration, PIP and the GORE-TEX ® Brand are introducing the PIP® Multi-Hazard Workwear Collection, an innovative new platform recently showcased at the National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo. Designed for workers exposed to multiple workplace hazards, the collection combines protection against thermal, electrical, and chemical hazards into a single high-performance garment system.

The Multi-Hazard Workwear Collection addresses a longstanding challenge faced by many industrial workers: the need to wear multiple layers or specialized garments for different hazards. By delivering multiple forms of protection in one more comfortable garment, the collection helps simplify PPE selection, promotes wearer acceptance and use, reduces overall costs, and provides continuous protection throughout the workday.

Looking ahead, PIP and developers at the GORE-TEX® Brand expect the collaboration to serve as a catalyst for a pipeline of new product innovations over the coming quarters. By leveraging their complementary strengths in PPE design, worker insights, and material science innovation, the companies are well positioned to help shape the future of industrial workwear and deliver meaningful advancements in worker safety globally.

About W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. 

W. L. Gore & Associates is a global materials science company dedicated to transforming industries and improving lives. Since 1958, Gore has solved complex technical challenges in demanding environments — from outer space to the world's highest peaks to the inner workings of the human body. With more than 13,000 Associates and a strong, team-oriented culture, Gore generates annual revenues of $5 billion. For more information, visit www.gore-tex.com.

About PIP Global Safety 

PIP Global Safety™ ("PIP®") is a global leader in personal protective equipment, committed to providing innovative safety solutions that protect workers across a wide range of industries, including construction, manufacturing, utilities, and fire safety. Now operating in approximately 50 countries, PIP^® continues to expand its world-class portfolio, which includes trusted brands such as Bisley^®, Fendall™, Fibre-Metal™, G-Tek^®, Grippaz^®, Howard Leight™, KCL™, Miller™, Morning Pride™, North™, Oliver™, Salisbury™, and more—all unified under the PIP Global Safety™ brand family. 

Contact: Scott Corrao, Director Product Management, PIP Global Safety, [email protected]

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