DuPont Tyvek® has introduced new dimensions of protection, security and safety in a wide variety of industries, including protective apparel, construction, envelopes, medical packaging and graphics. 

Tyvek® soft structure  is designed specifically for those textile applications where drape, hand and soft feel are of prime importance, such as limited-use protective garments. Tyvek® hard structure  can supplant traditional paper by offering superior tear resistance and lighter weight. It is ideal for envelopes and graphics applications.

 A variety of finishing techniques, including embossing, corona treatment (to improve adhesion of printing inks and coatings), anti-static treatment and softening for drapability, allow the product to be fine-tuned to the specific needs of end-users.

• Construction - One of the most popular and widely known applications of Tyvek® is in the construction industry, where it is used to increase air and water resistance, helping to lower heating and cooling costs in buildings and providing better protection against water and moisture intrusion. The unique qualities of Tyvek® help stop air flow through wall cavities; help hold out bulk water and wind-driven rain; and allow moisture vapor to escape from inside walls. The result is a more comfortable, energy-efficient building with far fewer chances for damage from degradation effects.
• Medical Packaging - Tyvek® is used in virtually every form of sterile medical packaging. That's because Tyvek® delivers an optimum balance of bacteria penetration resistance, tear strength, puncture resistance and clean peel, as well as compatibility with existing and emerging sterilization methods.
• Protective Apparel - Garments made of Tyvek® are either used for hazardous environments or for general, non-hazardous, industrial use. Examples of uses for hazardous environments include protection against water-based acids, bases, salts and splashes of certain liquids, such as pesticides and herbicides.
• Envelopes - The unique composition of Tyvek® results in virtually the strongest envelope available – offering superior protection from punctures, tears and moisture. Remarkably light, Tyvek® envelopes can help to save on mailing costs.
• Graphics - Among the first graphic products manufactured from hard-structure Tyvek® were outdoor advertising posters and banners; labels; tags; and schoolbook covers – applications that benefit from its water, abrasion and tear resistance. Today, many more graphics uses have been found for Tyvek®, such as highly durable maps and guidebooks; chemical container labels; workshop manuals; race numbers for marathon runners; and frozen food labels.
• Covers - Because Tyvek® is water resistant, yet breathable, it is ideal for car, boat and camper covers. The unique nonwoven structure of Tyvek® protects against acid rain and salt spray by holding out more water than cotton, polyester or cotton/polyester covers; however, because it is breathable, it also allows trapped moisture to escape, helping to prevent rot and mildew.