Tyvek is a brand of "flashpun high-density polyethylene fibers, a synthetic material;" the name is a registered trademark of DuPont. It is often seen used as housewrap, a synthetic material used to protect buildings during construction. The material is very strong; it is difficult to tear but can easily be cut with scissors or a knife. Water vapor can pass through Tyvek, but liquid water cannot. All of these properties make Tyvek useful in a variety of applications.
DuPont recommends starch, dextrin, casein, and animal-based adhesives over most synthetic-based adhesives, emphasizing the effectiveness of water-based and quick-drying glues as the best for bonding Tyvek both to itself and to a variety of substrates. DuPont also claims that the following adhesives are highly effective:
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 sealing. Where the materials are joined using ultrasonic vibrations instead of heat. [27]
Tyvek coveralls are one-piece garments, usually white, commonly worn by mechanics, oil industry workers, painters, insulation installers, and laboratory and cleanroom workers where a disposable, one-time use coverall is needed. They are also used for some light HAZMAT 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 protection, especially from chemicals. DuPont makes Tyvek clothing in different styles from laboratory coats 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 gear during the Fukushima nuclear incident.
In 1976, fashion house Fiorucci made an entire collection out of Tyvek. More recently fashion retailer and manufacturer American Apparel has included white Tyvek shorts as part of its range. Rock band Devo is known for wearing large, two-piece Tyvek suits with black elastic belts and 3-D glasses. In 1979, Devo appeared with Tyvek leisure suits and shirts made specifically for the band, with the band's own designs and images. In 2005, Dynomighty Design[13] introduced a Tyvek wallet made from a single sheet of Tyvek. The ultralight backpacking community has begun to use Tyvek for the construction of extremely light yet durable backpacks. In 2012, The Open Company released a foldable city map made of one of the stiffer variants of Tyvek.
Uses:
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- 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 yet restricting air infiltration.[5]
- Tyvek is used by the United States Postal Service for some of its Priority Mail and Express Mail envelopes.
- FedEx also uses it for some of its document envelopes.
- New Zealand used it for its driver's licenses from 1986 to 1999,.[6]
- Costa Rica (solely their 1000 colones note bank),[7] the Isle of Man,[8] and Haiti[9] have made banknotes from it. These banknotes are no longer in circulation and have become collectors' items.
- Tyvek coveralls are one-piece garments, usually white, commonly worn by mechanics, oil industry workers, painters, insulation installers, and laboratory and cleanroom workers where a disposable, one-time use coverall is needed. They are also used for some light HAZMAT 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 protection, especially from chemicals. DuPont makes Tyvek clothing in different styles from laboratory coats 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 gear during the Fukushima nuclear incident.[10]
- In 1976, fashion house Fiorucci made an entire collection out of Tyvek.[11] More recently fashion retailer and manufacturer American Apparel has included white Tyvek shorts as part of its range.[12] Rock band Devo is known for wearing large, two-piece Tyvek suits with black elastic belts and 3-D glasses. In 1979, Devo appeared with Tyvek leisure suits and shirts made specifically for the band, with the band's own designs and images. In 2005, Dynomighty Design[13] introduced a Tyvek wallet made from a single sheet of Tyvek. The ultralight backpacking community has begun to use Tyvek for the construction of extremely light yet durable backpacks.[14] In 2012, The Open Company released a foldable city map made of one of the stiffer variants of Tyvek.[15]
- Increasingly, reused Tyvek material is being used by home crafters. Protective sleeves for Compact Discs and DVDs, tote bags,[16] and origami wallets [17] also use Tyvek-containing materials.
- Tyvek is also used as a durable fabric in shoes.[18][19][20]
- Tyvek is used in archery to construct waterproof target faces, replacing paper.
- Tyvek is also extensively used for packaging in laboratory and medical equipment as the material withstands conditions used to sterilize equipment.
- Tyvek wristbands are used at festivals, conventions, and events where admission and security are concerns,[21] as well as hospitals, resorts, nightclubs, schools, and reunions.
- 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 during the latter years of the Space Shuttle program.[22] 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 100 MPH.[23]
- Tyvek is often used in garment and other textile labeling due to high durability and washability. [24]
1. admin. "Tyvek ® - Tyvek ® Brand Applications - DuPont USA".
2. "DuPont™ Tyvek® Marks 40 Years of Energy Efficiency and Protection".
3. Product Handbook for DuPont Tyvek
4. "Seaming and sealing". DuPont. 2012.
5. DuPont: Tyvek Weatherization Systems
6. Factsheet 54 — Drivers Licences: Upgrading from Paper to Photo
7. Costa Rica Tyvek Envelopes
8. Isle of Man Bradvek Banknotes
9. Haitian Tyvek Banknotes
10. Boosting SDF’s Nuclear Accident Response Capabilities. Japan Security Watch. July 13th 2011.
11. "Memoribilia:Fiorucci's Steps". Fiorucci Design Office S.r.l. 2004. Archived from the original (Flash) on 2008-02-25. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
12. "Tyvek Short - Shop American Apparel".
13. FORKER, JENNIFER. "Crafters Find Tyvek Can Do More Than Wrap Houses". The Associated Press / CNBC.
14. McNall, Ralph. "Tyvek Backpack". Forum Post.
15. Doctorow, Cory. "Clever-folding tyvek San Francisco map, with out-of-the-way landmarks". Blog Post. Boing Boing.
16. https://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5iNkOcSYkkMR3RZ-lcvAVBvWdNyhw?docId=5756974.
17. How to make a Tyvek Wallet on YouTube
18. "Material".
19. http://en.theutlab.com/web/lightwing/
20. "No Canvas, No Leather: A Reboot for the Sneaker". The New York Times.
21. uk.orakel.com
23. http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/20120014272.pdf
24. Dashcam on a Space Shuttle - FRONT WINDOW launch.
25. Printed Tyvek Labels - Fast Turnaround - Hi-Tech Printing & Labeling - Fabriclabels.com
26. Direct info from Jack Armantrout Senior Electrical Engineer/DuPont R&D/Tyvek
27. http://www.boschpackaging.com/en/pa/technologies/ultrasonic-sealing/ultrasonic.html
Tyvek is a brand of "flashpun high-density polyethylene fibers, a synthetic material;" the name is a registered trademark of DuPont. It is often seen used as housewrap, a synthetic material used to protect buildings during construction. The material is very strong; it is difficult to tear but can easily be cut with scissors or a knife. Water vapor can pass through Tyvek, but liquid water cannot. All of these properties make Tyvek useful in a variety of applications.
DuPont recommends starch, dextrin, casein, and animal-based adhesives over most synthetic-based adhesives, emphasizing the effectiveness of water-based and quick-drying glues as the best for bonding Tyvek both to itself and to a variety of substrates. DuPont also claims that the following adhesives are highly effective:
- Water-based synthetic lattices
- 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 sealing. Where the materials are joined using ultrasonic vibrations instead of heat. [27]
Tyvek coveralls are one-piece garments, usually white, commonly worn by mechanics, oil industry workers, painters, insulation installers, and laboratory and cleanroom workers where a disposable, one-time use coverall is needed. They are also used for some light HAZMAT 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 protection, especially from chemicals. DuPont makes Tyvek clothing in different styles from laboratory coats 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 gear during the Fukushima nuclear incident.
In 1976, fashion house Fiorucci made an entire collection out of Tyvek. More recently fashion retailer and manufacturer American Apparel has included white Tyvek shorts as part of its range. Rock band Devo is known for wearing large, two-piece Tyvek suits with black elastic belts and 3-D glasses. In 1979, Devo appeared with Tyvek leisure suits and shirts made specifically for the band, with the band's own designs and images. In 2005, Dynomighty Design[13] introduced a Tyvek wallet made from a single sheet of Tyvek. The ultralight backpacking community has begun to use Tyvek for the construction of extremely light yet durable backpacks. In 2012, The Open Company released a foldable city map made of one of the stiffer variants of Tyvek.
Uses:
- 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 yet restricting air infiltration.[5]
- Tyvek is used by the United States Postal Service for some of its Priority Mail and Express Mail envelopes.
- FedEx also uses it for some of its document envelopes.
- New Zealand used it for its driver's licenses from 1986 to 1999,.[6]
- Costa Rica (solely their 1000 colones note bank),[7] the Isle of Man,[8] and Haiti[9] have made banknotes from it. These banknotes are no longer in circulation and have become collectors' items.
- Tyvek coveralls are one-piece garments, usually white, commonly worn by mechanics, oil industry workers, painters, insulation installers, and laboratory and cleanroom workers where a disposable, one-time use coverall is needed. They are also used for some light HAZMAT 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 protection, especially from chemicals. DuPont makes Tyvek clothing in different styles from laboratory coats 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 gear during the Fukushima nuclear incident.[10]
- In 1976, fashion house Fiorucci made an entire collection out of Tyvek.[11] More recently fashion retailer and manufacturer American Apparel has included white Tyvek shorts as part of its range.[12] Rock band Devo is known for wearing large, two-piece Tyvek suits with black elastic belts and 3-D glasses. In 1979, Devo appeared with Tyvek leisure suits and shirts made specifically for the band, with the band's own designs and images. In 2005, Dynomighty Design[13] introduced a Tyvek wallet made from a single sheet of Tyvek. The ultralight backpacking community has begun to use Tyvek for the construction of extremely light yet durable backpacks.[14] In 2012, The Open Company released a foldable city map made of one of the stiffer variants of Tyvek.[15]
- Increasingly, reused Tyvek material is being used by home crafters. Protective sleeves for Compact Discs and DVDs, tote bags,[16] and origami wallets [17] also use Tyvek-containing materials.
- Tyvek is also used as a durable fabric in shoes.[18][19][20]
- Tyvek is used in archery to construct waterproof target faces, replacing paper.
- Tyvek is also extensively used for packaging in laboratory and medical equipment as the material withstands conditions used to sterilize equipment.
- Tyvek wristbands are used at festivals, conventions, and events where admission and security are concerns,[21] as well as hospitals, resorts, nightclubs, schools, and reunions.
- 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 during the latter years of the Space Shuttle program.[22] 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 100 MPH.[23]
- Tyvek is often used in garment and other textile labeling due to high durability and washability. [24]
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoLwuQBHBxUSources:
1. admin. "Tyvek ® - Tyvek ® Brand Applications - DuPont USA".
2. "DuPont™ Tyvek® Marks 40 Years of Energy Efficiency and Protection".
3. Product Handbook for DuPont Tyvek
4. "Seaming and sealing". DuPont. 2012.
5. DuPont: Tyvek Weatherization Systems
6. Factsheet 54 — Drivers Licences: Upgrading from Paper to Photo
7. Costa Rica Tyvek Envelopes
8. Isle of Man Bradvek Banknotes
9. Haitian Tyvek Banknotes
10. Boosting SDF’s Nuclear Accident Response Capabilities. Japan Security Watch. July 13th 2011.
11. "Memoribilia:Fiorucci's Steps". Fiorucci Design Office S.r.l. 2004. Archived from the original (Flash) on 2008-02-25. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
12. "Tyvek Short - Shop American Apparel".
13. FORKER, JENNIFER. "Crafters Find Tyvek Can Do More Than Wrap Houses". The Associated Press / CNBC.
14. McNall, Ralph. "Tyvek Backpack". Forum Post.
15. Doctorow, Cory. "Clever-folding tyvek San Francisco map, with out-of-the-way landmarks". Blog Post. Boing Boing.
16. https://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5iNkOcSYkkMR3RZ-lcvAVBvWdNyhw?docId=5756974.
17. How to make a Tyvek Wallet on YouTube
18. "Material".
19. http://en.theutlab.com/web/lightwing/
20. "No Canvas, No Leather: A Reboot for the Sneaker". The New York Times.
21. uk.orakel.com
23. http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/20120014272.pdf
24. Dashcam on a Space Shuttle - FRONT WINDOW launch.
25. Printed Tyvek Labels - Fast Turnaround - Hi-Tech Printing & Labeling - Fabriclabels.com
26. Direct info from Jack Armantrout Senior Electrical Engineer/DuPont R&D/Tyvek
27. http://www.boschpackaging.com/en/pa/technologies/ultrasonic-sealing/ultrasonic.html