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solutions ePTFE Fibe r Specifications are subject to change without notice. GORE ™ and design are trademarks of W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. ©2006, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Printed in the USA. W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. 100 Airport Road • Elkton, MD 21921 USA Toll-Free: 1.800.276.8451 gore.com/fibers 001.042007 GORE ™ ePTFE Fiber Properties Tenacity (grams/denier) 1 - 7 Modulus (K psi) 50 - 8000 Density (grams/cc) 0.2 - 2.2 Working Temperature (°C) 260 Melting Point (°C) 340 Limiting Oxygen Index (%) 95 Coefficient of Friction 0.01 - 0.04 Flame Rating (UL-94) V0 Thermal Conductivity (BTU-in/ft 2 - hr - °F) 1.7 Abrasion Resistance (Taber) 12 Moisture Regain (%) 0 Product Offerings Flat and round mono-filament 50 denier and higher Fibrillated 200 denier and higher “Staple” fiber (DPF) 5 denier and higher Sewing thread > 500 denier NOTE: Various colors available on all fibers and threads ePTFE Polyester Cotton/Polyester break strength Exposure: Arizona desert, USA 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Initial 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year Effects of UV Sunlight Exposure
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.GORE™ and design are trademarks of W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.©2006, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Printed in the USA.
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.100 Airport Road • Elkton, MD 21921 USAToll-Free: 1.800.276.8451
gore.com/fibers 001.
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Our Strength isAdvanced Performance
GORE™ ePTFE Fiber Properties
Tenacity (grams/denier) 1 - 7
Modulus (K psi) 50 - 8000
Density (grams/cc) 0.2 - 2.2
Working Temperature (°C) 260
Melting Point (°C) 340
Limiting Oxygen Index (%) 95
Coefficient of Friction 0.01 - 0.04
Flame Rating (UL-94) V0
Thermal Conductivity (BTU-in/ft2 - hr - °F) 1.7
Abrasion Resistance (Taber) 12
Moisture Regain (%) 0
Product Offerings
Flat and round mono-filament 50 denier and higher
Fibrillated 200 denier and higher
“Staple” fiber (DPF) 5 denier and higher
Sewing thread > 500 denier
NOTE: Various colors available on all fibers and threads
ePTFE Polyester Cotton/Polyester
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Exposure: Arizona desert, USA
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Effects of UV Sunlight Exposure
protective apparel • micro filtration • medical fabrics • industrial filtration • outdoor fabric • ropes
protective apparel • micro filtration • medical fabrics • industrial filtration
Proven PerformanceW. L. Gore and Associates, Inc. is the inventor of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene(ePTFE), a remarkable high-performance manmade fiber, which has delivered innova-tive, technology-driven solutions in the textile industry for over 30 years.
Like all Gore products, GORE™ Fiber is backed by a history of innovation andresearch supported by a worldwide service organization. GORE™ Fibers are used in hundreds of challenging applications such as aerospace, filtration, military,medical and architectural fabrics. Gore is particularly well known for its expertisein the outerwear market with its GORE-TEX® branded products, including the firstwaterproof, breathable fabric.
At Gore we are completely committed to exceptional
“fitness for use” in all of our products. It is our promise
that our products do what we say they will do.
