GORE® TENARA® Sewing Thread for Outdoor Applications
GORE® TENARA® Sewing Thread resists UV sunlight, chemicals, saltwater, extreme weather, and acid rain, ideal for outdoor applications.
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GORE TENARA Sewing Thread will be delivered free from defects in materials and workmanship and will not be damaged by exposure to sunlight, weather or water during the lifetime of the fabric with which it is used.
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Overview
GORE® TENARA® Sewing Thread can improve the performance of outdoor and marine products that demand exceptional seam life and seam integrity. Conventional seam threads can embrittle or break after a few years of exposure to the elements. Only GORE TENARA Sewing Thread durably withstands exposure to sunlight, saltwater, harsh chemicals, pollution and extreme temperatures without fading or deteriorating.
That’s because GORE TENARA thread has a unique ePTFE fiber construction that extends the life of fabric seams — and ultimately, the life of the products in which they are used. Due to its exceptional material properties and use of non-fading pigments rather than dyes, colorfast GORE TENARA Sewing Thread retains its bold appearance over time, even after exposure to harsh cleaning chemicals.
And because this durable thread does not deteriorate — not even after prolonged exposure to UV radiation — it is guaranteed to outlast the fabric in which it is used.
Performance Benefits
Guaranteed to last
- Unaffected by sunlight
GORE TENARA Sewing Thread maintains its strength even after regular exposure to sunlight’s UV rays. This thread effectively resists breakage because UV resistance is permanently built right into our fibers — it’s not a coating or additive that can wear off.
- Weather-proof
GORE TENARA Sewing Thread remains flexible and strong in extremes of hot and cold. It won’t absorb water and it durably resists acid rain, saltwater, pollution, snow and freezing temperatures.
GORE TENARA Sewing Thread will outlast the fabric into which it is sewn. Gore guarantees it!
Known for premium quality
- Enhance your reputation
Using GORE TENARA Sewing Thread lets your customers know you are providing a premium product with durable seams that are built to last. After more than 30 years in the market, GORE TENARA Sewing Thread has proven itself for delivering lasting quality, for performance that both you and your customers can trust.
Beauty that endures
- Easy to clean
GORE TENARA Sewing Thread is unaffected by acids, alkaline solutions, bleach and cleaning chemicals. Just as important: it will not stain.
As shown, after a red-wine spill, a typical polyester thread absorbed a red stain that couldn’t be removed by cleaning. Compare that to the GORE TENARA Sewing Thread, which cleaned up easily and looks like new.
- Colors will not fade
GORE TENARA Sewing Thread is pigmented — not dyed. Because these non-fading pigments are highly resistant to light, our colorfast threads retain their bold appearance over time. In tests conducted by an independent laboratory*, GORE TENARA Sewing Thread received the highest score possible: a light-fastness rating of 8.
* Tests conducted by Q-Lab Corporation in 2019 according to DIN EN ISO 105-B06A:2004-07.
Applications
World-renowned manufacturers and fabricators have discovered how GORE TENARA Sewing Thread enhances the quality, beauty and durability of their products. In outdoor and marine applications, look for GORE TENARA Sewing Thread as the sign of a premium product that is backed by Gore's lifetime warranty.*
**According to DIN EN ISO 105-B06A:2004-07 tests conducted by Q-Lab Corporation in 2019, all colors of GORE TENARA Sewing Thread received a lightfastness rating of 8, the highest possible.
Product Specifications
CLEAR for optimal fabric blending
| Part Number | Linear Density | Approximate Polyester Equivalent | Nominal Break Strength |
Nominal Elongation at Break (%) |
Recommended Needle Size | Typical Applications† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1000LTR-L | 1111 dtex 1000 denier | 69 Tex Nm 50/60 |
3114 cN 7 lbs | 17 | Nm 90-110 #14-16 |
Awning binding, pillows, light weight cushions, curtains, awning side curtains, valances |
| M1000KTR-L | 1556 dtex 1400 denier | 92 Tex Nm 35/40 |
4448 cN 10 lbs | 17 | Nm 100-120 #18 |
Awnings, marine, upholstery |
| NEW! M1003HTR-L | 2775 dtex 2500 denier | 138 Tex Nm 20/25 |
8452 cN 19 lbs | 10 | Nm 110-140 #19-22 |
Large awnings or structures, marine, sails, heavy clear vinyls, zippers, areas where additional seam strength is desired |
Vibrant Fade Resistant COLORS
| Part Number | Linear Density | Approximate Polyester Equivalent | Nominal Break Strength |
Nominal Enlongation at Break (%) |
Recommended Needle Size | Typical Applications† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1000TR-(XX) | 1556 dtex 1400 denier | 92 Tex Nm 35/40 |
3559 cN 8 lbs | 17 | Nm 100-120 #18 |
Awnings, marine, upholstery, decorative top stitching, awning side curtains, valances |
| NEW! M1003HTR-(XX) | 2775 dtex 2500 denier | 138 Tex Nm 20/25 |
6228 cN 14 lbs | 10 | Nm 120-140 #19-22 |
Large awnings or structures, marine, heavy clear vinyls, zippers, areas where additional seam strength is desired |
Available in the following spool sizes:
- 300-meter spools
- 1/2 pound spools (1050–2100 m/1150–2300 yd yield depending on denier)
- 1 pound spools (1800–4500 m/1967–4921 yd yield depending on denier)
To order, substitute color code for (XX) and specify spool size. For example: M1000TR-BK (1556 dtex/1400 denier Black). Additional colors may be available. Please contact us. Colors and codes are: white(wh), chesapeake bay blue(cb), navy blue(nb), yellow(yw), red(rd), forest green(fg), grey(gy), light grey(lg), sandstone(tn), black(bk).
Made in the USA by W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
†The fabricator is responsible for determining the correct thread size for the application.
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Recent News
Discover more durable, colorfast solutions for all your high-strength sewing needs in the GORE® TENARA® Sewing Thread booth at IFAI Expo 2022.
News
GORE® TENARA® Sewing Thread Featured in MFA 2022 Fabrication Excellence Awards
Posted March 14, 2022
Top honors — an Award of Distinction — in 2022’s prestigious marine industry competition went to GORE® TENARA® Sewing Thread customer Bootssattlerei Hallier of Bad Abbach, Germany. Sponsored by the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA), the annual contest recognizes excellence in fabrication in a variety of categories. Only two Awards of Distinction are issued, recognizing “the best” of the Award of Excellence winners.
Event
GORE® TENARA® Sewing Thread Expands Its Portfolio with Multiple Spool Sizes
October 2, 2019 - October 4, 2019
See these spools on display and speak to a Gore Associate at booth # 2362 to learn how these NEW sizes optimize production time and efficiency, adding to the many advantages this premium sewing thread provides.
News
New Navy Blue GORE® TENARA® Sewing Thread Is The Perfect Match For Your Favorite Navy Blue Marine Fabric
Posted July 14, 2017
Give your projects a custom, polished look with the premium outdoor sewing thread that’s guaranteed to last a fabric’s lifetime. The new Navy Blue GORE TENARA Sewing Thread is a perfect match for popular navy blue marine fabrics.
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Not for use in food, drug, cosmetic or medical device manufacturing, processing, or packaging operations.