A fluoropolymer having a melting point of at least 160.degree. C. is provided wherein the fluoropolymer is derived from tetrafluoroethylene as the major component, one or more perfluoro vinyl ethers as the minor component, the perfluoro vinyl ether having the formula CF.sub.2.dbd.CFO(CF.sub.2).sub.nOR.sub.f wherein n is from 2 to 6 and R.sub.f is a perfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and optionally a perfluoro alkyl vinyl ether having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms in the alkyl radical.