Introducing a NEW Family of GORE™ ePTFE Fibers

This paper has described some of the exciting new developments with GORE™ ePTFE fiber from W. L. Gore & Associates — higher tensile performance at higher temperatures and the unique ability to manipulate density, texture, modulus, and size. In addition to the broad array of GORE™ ePTFE fiber capabilities, it should also be noted that these technologies are interchangeable. For example, Gore can deliver a low-density fiber with good high-temperature performance and a surface texture. This capability to tailor properties specifically to a customer’s needs ensures that new applications for GORE™ ePTFE fiber will continue to be identified and developed.

• Higher tenacities at ambient and elevated temperatures
• The ability to manipulate and vary properties such as density, texture, modulus and diameter.
• Finer Deniers of ePTFE Fiber
• Omnibend(tm) Fiber technology

Dr. Norman Clough,
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Technology Leader - Fibers

Introducing a NEW Family of GORE™ ePTFE Fibers (882 KB PDF)