OCT. 11–ELKTON, MD–W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., the manufacturer of Gore-Tex fabric used in technical garments and rugged outdoor protective wear, has licensed its Gore-Tex Cleanroom Garment Fabric to Vidaro Corp., a cleanroom garment maker.

Vidaro will utilize the Gore-Tex to introduce a new line of contamination control wear for critical applications in the United States. According to Vidaro, Gore-Tex cleanroom garment offers breathable comfort; a flexible fit and has a reported 99.9 percent filtration efficiency at 0.12 microns. The fabric provides a reliable contamination barrier while allowing the release of body heat and perspiration vapor.

“We are excited that Vidaro has selected Gore-Tex cleanroom garment fabric for its high-end line. Vidaro has the design, fabrication and service capabilities required to meet the customized needs of critical cleanroom applications,” says William M. Hanna, Gore’s product manager.

For nearly 40 years, Vidaro has been manufacturing and supplying protective garments to the computer, aerospace and medical instrumentation, as well as the pharmaceutical, chemical, petroleum and ophthalmic industries.

“Adding Gore-Tex cleanroom garment fabric to our portfolio of products allows us to fill a void,” says Howard Fleischman, Vidaro’s vice president of sales. “Now we can supply those customers who have critical contamination control needs with the same customized design and comfort.”