

- GORE TENARA Sewing Thread is so durable, it will outlast the fabric it's sewn onto. Non-Lubed (Not for Machines) for Hand-sewing and Special applications.
- ePTFE (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene) thread is impervious to sunlight.
- UV radiation will not weaken or degrade it, which means it maintains its strength and color indefinitely. Unaffected by canvas cleaning solutions, it will not stain, rot, or mildew. And because it's engineered to last outdoors, dirt wipes right off.
- GORE TENARA Original Style in White supplies a clean, subtle tone to any outdoor fabric. Applications include awnings, shade covers, upholstery, pool covers, tarps, and marine projects. Use GORE TENARA Sewing Thread for seams that last.
- The Original Style is the unlubricated, first generation of GORE TENARA Sewing Thread.
- For lubricated threads (See Our Other Listings), try TR Style or HTR (heavy) Style.Size: 92. Style: M1000-5. Weight: 1/2 lb.
- Product Note: FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY. Not for use in food, drug, cosmetic, or medical device manufacturing, processing, or packaging operations.
GORE TENARA is a high-performance sewing thread constructed from ePTFE (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene), engineered to be so durable that it outlasts the fabric it is sewn into. This thread is impervious to sunlight, meaning UV radiation will not weaken or degrade it, allowing it to maintain its strength and color indefinitely. It is also unaffected by canvas cleaning solutions and will not stain, rot, or mildew.
Available in 8 oz weight and sold in 1/2 lb spools, this product line is offered in both White and Black colorways. The family includes two thread sizes: Size 92 (Style M1000-5) and Size 138 (Style M1000H-5). All variants are backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | W L GORE |
| Product Name | GORE TENARA Thread |
| Content | ePTFE (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene) |
| Size | 92, 138 |
| Style | M1000-5, M1000BK-5, M1000H-5, M1000HBK-5 |
| Color | White, Black |
| Weight | 1/2 lb. |
| UV Resistance | Impervious to sunlight; UV radiation will not weaken or degrade it |
| Durability | Will outlast the fabric it's sewn into; maintains strength and color indefinitely |
| Resistance | Unaffected by canvas cleaning solutions; will not stain, rot, or mildew |
| Warranty | Mfr Limited lifetime warranty |
| SKU | 552220, 552221, 552230, 552231 |
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PTFE Thread | TenaraTENARA ePTFE Non-Lube Thread, 8oz Spool: in USA (92 or 138)
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$199.98
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WHITE: Size 138 Non-Lubed 8oz GT/NL-552230
TENARA ePTFE Non-Lube Thread, 8oz Spool: in USA (92 or 138)
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Every colour, size and SKU in this product, each on its own page.
- TENARA ePTFE Non-Lube Thread, 8oz Spool: in USA (92 or 138) - BLACK: Size 138 Non-Lubed 8oz GT/NL-552231 (M1000H-bk5)
- TENARA ePTFE Non-Lube Thread, 8oz Spool: in USA (92 or 138) - BLACK: Size 92 Non-Lubed 8oz GT/NL-552221 (M1000-Bk5)
- TENARA ePTFE Non-Lube Thread, 8oz Spool: in USA (92 or 138) - WHITE: Size 138 Non-Lubed 8oz GT/NL-552230 (M1000H-5)
- TENARA ePTFE Non-Lube Thread, 8oz Spool: in USA (92 or 138) - WHITE: Size 92 Non-Lubed 8oz GT/NL-552220 (M1000-5)