Abstract: A shaped article comprised of a tetrafluoroethylene polymer with a number average molecular weight of at least about 10.sup.6 which exhibits specific heat shrinking properties represented by an average maximum expansion ratio of from 2 to 10, a least maximum shrinkage ratio of 0.71 or less, an orientation release stress at 200.degree. C. of less than 5 Kg/cm.sup.2 and a shrinking starting temperature of at least 80.degree. C. The shaped article has excellent compression creep resistance, compression resistance, impact strength, dimensional stability, gas barrier property and tensile strength. Accordingly, it can be advantageously utilized as a sealant, a lining material, a bearing pad, a sliding pad, etc.