Tyvek is a spunbonded nonwoven made from 100% polyethylene fibers (HDPE = high density PE). The non-oriented fibers are spun and pressed together under the influence of heat, resulting in a remarkably tough and extremely tear-resistant material that is considerably lighter than conventional materials of similar thickness. Soft Tyvek has a textile character. It can be used at temperatures from -74°C to +79°C, is excellent for machine washing (shrinks easily on first wash) and resists a wide range of chemicals. As a pure PE product, it is excellent for recycling if it is collected separately, i.e. together with other PE or PP products.
Tyvek is ideal for both permanent and temporary protective solutions and creative designs where lightness and strength are equally important. As a packaging material, the soft nonwoven protects your sensitive objects even under extreme climatic conditions or can easily be processed into clothing (e.g. disposable protective clothing).
Tyvek is easy to cut with scissors or a cutter and can be punched, perforated, stapled, stapled and, last but not least, sewn. Tyvek can be laminated with self-adhesive films and other materials. Superglues are ideal for spot bonding, while contact adhesives such as PATTEX, dispersion adhesives such as PONAL and spray adhesives can also be used to achieve good results with larger-surface bonds. All conventional printing methods can be used for printing: letterpress, flat printing, offset printing, flexographic printing, gravure printing or screen printing. It is recommended to use printing inks with a low solvent content. In this context, it is worth noting that, unlike other PE materials, the corona treatment on Tyvek lasts for over a year.