GORE® TENARA®
Sewing Thread

FOR SEAMS THAT LASTA FABRIC’S LIFETIME.
GUARANTEED FOR
15 YEARS.

For seams that last a fabric’s lifetime.
Guaranteed for 15 years.
Versatile, high-performance GORE® TENARA® Sewing Thread is the perfect choice for all your most-demanding
marine and outdoor projects. Up your game with the original premium outdoor sewing thread: Designed forhigh-speed sewing, it maintains its good looks and strength even after extended environmental challenges.
In fact, GORE® TENARA® Sewing Thread is guaranteed to last for the lifetime of your fabric!

Exposure: Arizona Desert, USA
Break Strength

100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%

Initial

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd YearGORE® TENARA® Sewing Thread
Polyester
Cotton/Polyester

Unaffected by sunlight

Enhance your reputation

Colors will not fadeGORE® TENARA® Sewing Thread
maintains its strength even after
regular exposure to sunlight’s UV
rays. This thread effectively resists
breakage because UV resistanceis permanently built right into
our thread — it’s not a coating or
additive that can wear off.

Using GORE® TENARA® Sewing
Thread lets your customers know
you are providing a premium
product with durable seams thatare built to last. After more than
30 years in the market, GORE®
TENARA® Sewing Thread has provenitself for delivering lasting quality,
for performance that both you andyour customers can trust.

GORE® TENARA® Sewing Thread ispigmented — not dyed. Because
these non-fading pigments arehighly resistant to light, ourcolorfast threads retain their boldappearance over time. In tests
conducted by an independent
laboratory*, GORE® TENARA® Sewing
Thread received the highest scorepossible: a light-fastness ratingof 8.

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.

* Tests conducted by Q-Lab Corporation in 2019according to DIN EN ISO 105-B06A:2004-07.

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.

Photo Credits: Inside seat detail © Supra Boats / Inside sail detail © Ullman Sails

Weather-proof

15 Year Warranty

Primary Applications

GORE® TENARA® Sewing Thread will be delivered free from defects inmaterial and workmanship and will not be damaged by exposure tosunlight, weather or water.

OutdoorW. L. Gore & Associates GmbH makes this warranty for a period of 15 years
after purchase to all owners of a product stitched with GORE® TENARA®
Sewing Thread.

▪ Outdoor upholstery

This warranty covers the use of GORE® TENARA® Sewing Thread in all
applications for sun protection (e.g. awnings, shade sails) and marine
applications (e.g. tarpaulins, boat awnings). This warranty does not coverdefects resulting from improper sewing, abrasion, cuts, fires and the like.
W. L. Gore & Associates GmbH will replace sewing thread failing to meetthis warranty or, should you prefer, will refund the price of the defective
thread. In addition, Gore will pay the reasonable and customary expense ofa repair by an authorized dealer, if the seam was entirely stitched withGORE® TENARA® Sewing Thread.
This warranty does not cover other costs that arise as an indirect result of
the repair, such as transportation and installation costs.
This warranty does not in any way affect the purchaser’s statutory rights.

To make a claim under this warranty please contact anauthorized dealer or W. L. Gore & Associates GmbH.

▪ Awnings▪ Garden structures▪ Patio furniture▪ Sun Protection and shade sails▪ Swimming pool covers▪ Umbrellas

Marine▪ Bimini tops
▪ Boat covers▪ Boat enclosures▪ Dodgers▪ Sail covers▪ Sails▪ Seat cushions▪ Side curtains▪ UpholsteryProduct Specifications
GORE® TENARA® Sewing Thread has a unique ePTFE thread 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 ofnon-fading pigments rather than dyes, colorfast GORE® TENARA® Sewing Thread retains its bold appearance overtime, even after exposure to harsh cleaning chemicals.
Clear thread for optimal blending with fabricLinear
Density

Approximate
Polyester
Equivalent

NominalBreakStrengthNominal
Elongation
at Break (%)

M1000LTR-L

1111 dtex
1000 denier

Nm 50/60
69 tex3114 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

Nm 35/40
92 tex4448 cN
10 lbs17

Nm 100–120#18

Awnings, marine, upholstery

M1003HTR-L

2775 dtex
2500 denier

Nm 20/25
138 tex8452 cN
19 lbs10

Nm 120–140#19-22Large awnings or structures,marine, heavy clear vinyls,zippers, areas where additionalseam strength is desired

Part Number

Recommended
Needle Size

Typical Applications*

Colored thread for fade-resistant performance
LinearDensity

Approximate
Polyester
Equivalent

NominalBreakStrength

NominalElongation
at Break (%)

M1000TR-(XX)1556 dtex
1400 denier

Nm 35/40
92 tex3559 cN
8 lbs

17

Nm 100–120#18

Awnings, marine, upholstery,decorative top stitching,awning side curtains, valances

M1003HTR-(XX)2775 dtex
2500 denier

Nm 20/25
138 tex6228 cN
14 lbs10

Nm 120–140#19-22Large awnings or structures,marine, heavy clear vinyls,zippers, areas where additionalseam strength is desired

Part Number

Recommended
Needle Size

Typical Applications** The fabricator is responsible for determining the correct thread size for the application.

White(WH)

Navy Blue(NB)

ChesapeakeBlue (CB)

Red(RD)

Yellow(YW)

ForestGreen (FG)

Gray(GY)

Light Gray(LG)Sandstone(TN)Black(BK)

Available in the following spool sizes:▪ LTR: 300 meters (328 yards), 2100 meters (2300 yards), 4500 meters (4921 yards)▪ TR/KTR: 300 meters (328 yards), 1750 meters (1900 yards), 3200 meters (3500 yards)▪ HTR: 300 meters (328 yards), 1050 meters (1150 yards), 1800 meters (1967 yards)

To order, substitute color code for (XX) and specify spool size. Additional colors may be available.
Please contact us.
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY. Not for use in food, drug, cosmetic or medical device manufacturing, processing, or packaging operations.
All technical information and advice given here is based on Gore’s previous experiences and/or test results. Gore gives this information to the best of its
knowledge, but assumes no legal responsibility. Customers are asked to check the suitability and usability in the specific application, since the performanceof the product can only be judged when all necessary operating data are available. The above information is subject to change and is not to be used forspecification purposes. Gore’s terms and conditions of sale apply to the sale of the products by Gore.

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Europe / Middle East / Africa

Asia PacificW. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
(USA)
US Toll-Free 800 276 8451
T +1 410 506 8400
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F +49 89 4612 2306
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T +61 2 9473 6800
F +61 2 9450 1246
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