What is Tenara ® sewing thread?
Tenara ® sewing thread is made from 100% expanded PTFE (PolyTetraFlouroEthylene)
The one significant difference between conventional Teflon® threads and Tenara® sewing threads si that Tenara® sewing thread is manufactured from
100% expanded PTFE. Expanded PTFE is two to three times stronger than conventional PTFE. |
Is Tenara® sewing thread used to sew garments made with GORE-TEX® fabric?
No. Tenara® sewing thread is designed for use in outdoor canvas products. It makes sense because the outdoor products are outside and exposed to the
environment all the time. Garments are only outside some of the time. |
PTFE's inherent chemical resistance insures it will not rot or mildew and prevents deterioration due to cleaning solutions, motor oils, and
other destructive substances. More importantly PTFE is unaffected by ultraviolet radiation and will not degrade from continuous sun exposure.
Products sewn with Tenara® sewing thread will not require restitching every few years! |
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Breaking Strength Retained by Commercial Sewing Thread After Exposure to Sunlight
Retained Breaking Strength below. |
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