Intro
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a highly resistant fluoropolymer fibre offering very high heat and chemical resistance together with excellent resistance to UV radiation, weathering, rot and biological attack. These characteristics make PTFE particularly suitable for long-life seams exposed to demanding outdoor or chemical environments.
Properties
- Very high heat resistance
- Very high chemical resistance; insoluble in organic solvents
- Very good UV, weather, rot and moth resistance
Temperatures
- Decomposition temperature: approx. 325°C
Quick facts
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | High-performance synthetic fibre |
| Abbreviation | PTFE |
| Polymer family | Fluoropolymer |
| Heat resistance | Very high |
| Chemical resistance | Very high |
| UV resistance | Excellent |
| Weather resistance | Excellent |
| Biological resistance | Very good resistance to rot and moths |
| Temperature characteristic | Approx. 325°C stated on AMANN material page |
| Typical applications | Architectural textiles, awnings, outdoor structures, marine and long-life technical seams |
Also known as
Technical terms
- Polytetrafluoroethylene
- PTFE
- PTFE fibre
- PTFE sewing thread
- Fluoropolymer fibre
- Fluorocarbon polymer fibre
Common descriptions
- PTFE thread
- Outdoor sewing thread
- UV-resistant sewing thread
- Weather-resistant thread
- Chemical-resistant sewing thread
- Long-life outdoor thread
- Marine sewing thread
- Thread for awnings
- Thread for architectural textiles
- What is PTFE thread?
- Which thread is suitable for permanent outdoor exposure?
- Which sewing thread is resistant to chemicals?
International terminology
| Language | Common terminology |
|---|---|
| English | Polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE, PTFE fibre, Fluoropolymer fibre, PTFE sewing thread |
| German | Polytetrafluorethylen, PTFE, PTFE-Faser, Fluorpolymerfaser, PTFE-Nähgarn |
| French | Polytétrafluoroéthylène, PTFE, Fibre PTFE, Fibre fluoropolymère |
| Italian | Politetrafluoroetilene, PTFE, Fibra PTFE, Fibra fluoropolimerica |
| Spanish | Politetrafluoroetileno, PTFE, Fibra de PTFE, Fibra fluoropolimérica |
| Chinese | 聚四氟乙烯, PTFE, 聚四氟乙烯纤维, 氟聚合物纤维 |
| Vietnamese | Polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE, Xơ PTFE, Xơ fluoropolymer |
FAQ
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PTFE fibres are produced by polymerisation. The fibres are manufactured using matrix spinning, a specialised wet spinning process.
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PTFE offers extremely high heat resistance, exceptional chemical resistance and outstanding long-term durability in harsh environments.
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Yes. PTFE has very high chemical resistance and is insoluble in organic solvents, making it suitable for aggressive chemical environments.
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PTFE has excellent UV resistance and maintains its properties even after prolonged exposure to sunlight.
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Yes. Due to its resistance to UV radiation, weathering, rot and moths, PTFE is ideal for long-term outdoor use.
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PTFE has a decomposition temperature of approximately 325°C. It maintains its properties at high continuous temperatures compared to most other textile fibres.
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PTFE does not behave like conventional thermoplastic fibres under heat. It maintains stability up to high temperatures before decomposition occurs.
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PTFE is highly resistant to environmental influences, including moisture and biological degradation.
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PTFE threads are used in architectural textiles, outdoor structures, awnings, marine applications and other environments requiring maximum durability.
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Because it resists UV radiation, weathering and chemical attack, PTFE sewing threads provide long-term seam stability where other materials may degrade.