Product Selection Guide: Sewing Thread for Outdoor Applications
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GORE® TENARA® Sewing Thread resists UV sunlight, chemicals, saltwater, extreme weather, and acid rain, ideal for outdoor applications.
CLEAR for optimal fabric blending
| Part Number | Linear Density | Approximate Polyester Equivalent | Nominal Break Strength |
Nominal Elongation at Break (%) |
Yield per Spool | Recommended Needle Size | Typical Applications† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1000LTR-L-5 | 1111 dtex 1000 denier | 69 Tex Nm 50/60 |
3114 cN 7 lbs | 17 | 2100 m 2300 yds | Nm 90-110 #14-16 |
Awning binding, pillows, light weight cushions, curtains, awning side curtains, valances |
| M1000KTR-L-5 | 1556 dtex 1400 denier | 92 Tex Nm 35/40 |
4448 cN 10 lbs | 17 | 1750 m 1900 yds | Nm 100-120 #18 |
Awnings, marine, upholstery |
| NEW! M1003HTR-L-5 | 2775 dtex 2500 denier | 138 Tex Nm 20/25 |
8452 cN 19 lbs | 10 | 1050 m 1150 yds | 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 (%) |
Yield per Spool | Recommended Needle Size | Typical Applications† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1000TR-(XX)-5 | 1556 dtex 1400 denier | 92 Tex Nm 35/40 |
3559 cN 8 lbs | 17 | 1750 m 1900 yds | Nm 100-120 #18 |
Awnings, marine, upholstery, decorative top stitching, awning side curtains, valances |
| NEW! M1003HTR-(XX)-5 | 2775 dtex 2500 denier | 138 Tex Nm 20/25 |
6228 cN 14 lbs | 10 | 1050 m 1150 yds | Nm 120-140 #19-22 |
Large awnings or structures, marine, heavy clear vinyls, zippers, areas where additional seam strength is desired |
To order, substitute color code for (XX). For example: M1000TR-BK-5 (1556 dtex/1400 denier Black).
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.
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY
Not for use in food, drug, cosmetic or medical device manufacturing, processing, or packaging operations