solutionsePTFE Fiber

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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

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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.