Tyvek

 ( Plastic Brands ) 

• Ethylene/vinyl acetate
• Acrylic pressure-sensitive tape
• Solvent-based single-component polyurethane
• Hot glue

Heat sealing can be used to melt Tyvek and cause it to bond to itself, but this form of bonding tends to create puckers in the otherwise flat material. Dielectric bonding can be effective in some circumstances, as is ultrasonic welding.

As plastic bag recycling has become more prevalent in the United States, the American Chemistry Council has recommended that plastic film drop-off recycling locations should be able to accept Tyvek.

Tyvek is also:

• Lightweight
• Has a Class 1 flammability rating. "When exposed to a flame, Tyvek (R) shrinks away rapidly. If the flame is made to follow the shrinking sheet, Tyvek (R) will melt at 275 F (135 C)" "DuPont™ Tyvek® CommercialWrap" Product Information Sheet."Material Safety Data Sheet TYVEK (R) SPUNBONDED OLEFIN (ALL STYLES)", DuPont Australia. and will burn at 750°F (400°C)
• Chemical-resistant
• Dimensionally stabilized
• Opaque
• Has a neutral pH
• Tear-resistant

• Large sheets of Tyvek are frequently used as housewrap to provide an air barrier between the outer cladding of a structure and the frame, insulation, etc., allowing water vapor to pass but restricting air infiltration.DuPont: Tyvek Weatherization Systems archive Pdf
• During the latter years of the Space Shuttle program Tyvek was used to cover and protect the Reaction Control System (RCS) thruster ports from water and debris while the shuttle stack was exposed on the launchpad. The Tyvek covers were dislodged shortly after ignition and before the shuttle cleared the tower, posing no strike risk as the shuttle was travelling below .
• Tom Sachs used Tyvek for the outer shell of the spacesuits used in his Space Program series of artworks.

• Tyvek is used by the United States Postal Service for some of its Priority Mail and Express Mail .
• FedEx also uses it for some of its document envelopes.

• New Zealand used Tyvek for its driver's licences from 1986 to 1999.

• Costa Rica (solely their 20 colones bank note, Z series), the Isle of Man, and Haiti Haitian Tyvek Banknotes 1980 and 1982 issues have made Polymer banknote from Tyvek. These banknotes are no longer in circulation and have become collector's items.

• Race bibs, or race numbers are often produced on Tyvek paper, so they are less likely to rip during competition.
• Tyvek is often used in garment and other textile labeling due to high durability and washability.
• Tyvek are used at , conventions, and like events where age-restricted admission and/or security are concerns, as well more generally at as hospitals, resorts, nightclubs, schools, and reunions.
• In 2011, fashion retailer and manufacturer American Apparel included white Tyvek shorts as part of its range.
• In 1976, fashion house Fiorucci made an entire collection out of Tyvek.
• The ultralight backpacking community has begun to use Tyvek for the construction of extremely light yet durable backpacks and tarps. In 2012, The Open Company released a foldable city map made of one of the stiffer variants of Tyvek.
• Increasingly, reused Tyvek material is being used by home crafters. Protective sleeves for CDs and , tote bags, and origami wallets also use Tyvek-containing materials.
• Tyvek is also used as a durable fabric in shoes.

• Tyvek is extensively used for laboratory and medical packaging as the material withstands conditions such as Gamma ray irradiation or ethylene oxide gas which are used to sterilize equipment and surgical devices.
• NSW Police, Australia uses Tyvek overalls to preserve the integrity of forensic evidence at a crime scene, while also protecting "the wearer from the risk of exposure to biological substances, dirt and liquid splashes."

• Tyvek Jumpsuit are one-piece garments used for personal protective equipment. They are usually white, commonly worn by mechanics, oil industry workers, painters, insulation installers, and laboratory and cleanroom workers where disposable, one-time use Boilersuit is needed. They are also used for some light Dangerous goods applications, such as asbestos and radiation work, but do not provide the protection of a full hazmat suit. Tychem is a sub-brand of Tyvek rated for a higher level of liquid Safety, especially from chemicals. DuPont makes Tyvek clothing in different styles from White coat and aprons to complete head-to-toe coveralls with hoods and booties. The latter was notably used by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force as emergency limited CBRN defense gear during the Fukushima nuclear incident. Boosting SDF's Nuclear Accident Response Capabilities . Japan Security Watch. July 13th 2011. Accessed 11th October 2014.
• Tyvek coveralls, coats or bodysuits are often used during pandemics, for example in the 2013–2016 Western African Ebola virus epidemic, and in the COVID-19 pandemic, to protect health care workers from infection. The Tyvek suits which are most frequently used during the COVID-19 pandemic are sold between $5-$15 USD per piece. Due to a lack of sufficient stock of adequate PPE during the coronavirus crisis, Tyvek PPE became scarce in many places. Tyvek bodysuits are generally meant for one-time use. However, Tychem suits contaminated with the virus SARS-CoV-2 can be disinfected and reused a limited number of times.

• Olefin fiber (for brand names of related fabrics)
• High-density polyethylene for material
• Flashspinning for manufacturing process

• Tyvek Product Handbook
• Tyvek at DuPont
• DuPont Tyvek WB FAQ
• Tyvek – Because It Makes the Difference