GORE™ TENARA® Sewing Thread FAQs
What is GORE™ TENARA® Sewing Thread?
GORE™ TENARA® Sewing Thread is manufactured from 100 percent expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), the chemical name for Teflon® from DuPont. Expanded PTFE is two to three times stronger than conventional PTFE.
What is GORE™ TENARA® Sewing Thread ORIGINAL STYLE?
GORE™ TENARA® Sewing Thread ORIGINAL STYLE is Gore’s first generation of outdoor sewing thread. The ORIGINAL STYLE sewing thread is un-lubricated, with an elongation or stretch of five to seven percent. Some customers prefer un-lubricated thread for their particular applications.
What is GORE™ TENARA® Sewing Thread TR STYLE?
GORE™ TENARA® Sewing Thread TR STYLE is our second generation of outdoor sewing thread, engineered for high-speed sewing applications such as awning production. The patented TR STYLE sewing thread has an elongation or stretch of approximately 17 percent, aiding high-speed sewing. The TR STYLE is lubricated in all but the largest size.
What colors are available with GORE™ TENARA® Sewing Thread?
Our TR STYLE sewing thread is available in a very popular universal “clear” thread that virtually disappears in lightly shaded fabrics. Also, eleven non-fading vibrant colors are available to match many fabric designs. Our ORIGINAL STYLE thread is available in a natural unpigmented white and a pigmented black thread.
What is the benefit to my customer from GORE™ TENARA® Sewing Thread?
Ask your customers if they have ever had to bring their canvas in for restitching. If so, explain that when their seams are sewn with GORE™ TENARA® Sewing Thread, they are covered under warranty and there will be no future expenses for restitching. Explain how long a thread typically lasts in your area and the likelihood that their canvas will eventually need to be repaired. Give the customer peace of mind knowing they will not have to experience the inconvenience and loss of use to return an article for restitching.
Where is GORE™ TENARA® Sewing Thread manufactured?
GORE™ TENARA® Sewing Thread is quality made in the USA.
What marketing tools are available?
- Product brochures
- Color sample cards
- Combination awning and marine warranty hang tags
- Sew-in labels
Why should I choose GORE™ TENARA® Sewing Thread?
Gore is a uniquely creative, technology-driven enterprise that has served a variety of global markets for nearly 50 years. As such, Gore stands behind its product with
- more than twenty years of unparalleled proven performance in outdoor sewing thread service
- a limited warranty for the lifetime of the fabric (US), 15 years (Europe and Asia)
- universal “clear” color matching thread
- eleven vibrant non-fading colors
- sewing thread that simply does not fade or deteriorate due to sunlight, weather, cleaning agents, or decay
- threads that are extremely stain-resistant and easy to clean
- patented TR STYLE thread that aids high-speed production because it can be successfully stitched at and above 2600 stitches per minute
- satisfied customers who know their outdoor products are fabricated with materials for long lasting value.
Who is W. L. Gore & Associates?
W. L. Gore & Associates has made its name by creating innovative, technology-driven products.
The company’s 50-year history of innovation extends from surgical implants to the first waterproof, breathable fabric and from guitar strings to electronic cables used in space exploration. Today the company provides thousands of products that have set performance standards in diverse consumer, industrial, electronic, medical and surgical markets. And behind every product, and every application, you’ll find a steadfast commitment to performance and reliability.
Gore’s unique team-based structure is perhaps as well-known as its innovative products. The company’s emphasis on direct communication, minimal barriers to creativity and sound decision making has proved to be good business. By design, Gore’s work environment encourages inventive thinking – the kind of inventive thinking that has generated thousands of valuable products and solutions. And because it encourages individual initiative and innovation, the company’s corporate culture fosters both associate satisfaction and product success.
A privately held enterprise whose annual sales approach $2 billion, Gore today claims a manufacturing or sales presence in more than 80 countries and employees more than 7,000 associates around the world.
How does the thread size of GORE™ TENARA® Sewing Thread TR STYLE compare to polyester threads?
GORE™ TENARA® Sewing Thread is made from expanded PTFE; therefore, size designations differ from those used on polyester threads. The following table lists a general comparison of thread size, break strengths, and applications:
Note: To order, substitute color code for (XX) in part number listed in the table. In stock and readily available colors: White (WH), Black (BK), Forest Green (FG), Chesapeake Blue (CB), Light Grey (GY) Extended lead times and minimum order quantity colors: Light Blue (LB), Yellow (YW), Orange (RG), Red (RD), Grey (GY) Chocolate Brown (CB). (Note: The fabricator is responsible for determining the correct thread size for the application.)
Seam strength is directly related to loop strength -the strength of two threads looped together as in a lockstitch. In laboratory testing, GORE™ TENARA® Sewing Thread retains a relative loop strength of more than 90% of its tensile strength giving greater seam strength. Conventional core-spun, spun, or continuous threads made of polyester or polyamide only retain a relative loop strength of 60-70 percent of their tensile strength. In some instances, GORE™ TENARA® Sewing Thread has a slightly lower initial breaking strength than conventional polyester or cotton/polyester threads. However, while polyester and cotton/polyester threads break down due to sunlight, weathering, and chemicals, GORE™ TENARA® Sewing Thread does not lose its strength. Combining superior loop strength and superior weather resistance makes GORE™ TENARA® Sewing Thread the choice for outdoor thread.