Abstract: A packing material comprises glass or other inorganic fibers in combination with organic fibers such as sintered polytetrafluoroethylene (TFE) or other selected fibers with or without an impregnant, a preferred impregnant being a lubricant with a binder. Ceramic fiber or quartz fiber can be substituted for glass fiber. Specific metal disulfides or talc can be substituted for the dispersed graphite and dispersed polytetrafluoroethylene (TFE) can be used as a binder for the lubricant. Aramid, polyethylene, polypropylene, graphite, carbon, vegetable, nylon or rayon fibers or filaments can be substituted for the sintered TFE fiber in combination with inorganic fiber.

Abstract: A gasket material combines a braided organic fiber sleeve for conformability with a vitreous fiber sleeve for reinforcement thereof. The gasket material is impregnated with polytetrafluoroethylene as a sealant. In another embodiment a sleeve is braided of yarn containing both inorganic and organic fibers, the different fibers being spun or twisted together. The reinforcement provided by the vitreous fiber makes it possible to use the gasket material to retain fluid at higher pressures than is possible with organic fiber alone. Gasket arrangements are disclosed which provide against leakage at the cut ends of the gasket material.Preferred organic fibers are polytetrafluoroethylene and aramid. Preferred vitreous fibers are electrical, structural and chemical grades glass fiber.