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title: Reasons to Choose Tyvek®
description: Lightweight and versatile yet resilient and durable, Tyvek® defies convention so you can defy the odds.
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# [Reasons to Choose Tyvek®](https://blog.ritzsafety.com/step-into-the-spotlight-0)

 Written by [RitzSafety](https://blog.ritzsafety.com/author/ritzsafety) | Sep 16, 2022 3:56:08 PM

Lightweight and versatile yet resilient and durable, Tyvek® defies convention so you can defy the odds.

 From personal protection and weatherization to packaging and transportation, Tyvek® rises to the challenge— keeping the elements out while letting life in. Tyvek® personal protection equipment delivers performance that meets or exceeds industry standards for protection against a range of chemical threats and hazards.

 

If you're in industries such as Agriculture, Asbestos Removal, Automotive, Construction, Maintenance, Decontamination, Electrical, Utility, and Food Processing, Tyvek® may be your best personal protection apparel!

 

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Tyvek® provides unlimited possibilities far beyond protection. Lightweight and versatile yet resilient and durable, this printable material with a paper-like touch and feel provides a remarkable canvas for any work of art.

What is Tyvek®

Tyvek® is a 100% synthetic material made from high-density spun-bound polyethylene fibers. Lightweight, durable, and breathable, yet resistant to water, abrasion, bacterial penetration, and aging, Tyvek® is an amazing material used to improve a variety of applications across multiple industries.  

Water-Repellent

When the fibers in Tyvek® are spun and bonded under high heat and pressure, Tyvek® acts as a thermoplastic—returning to a high-density, semi-solid state that prevents liquids from breaking the surface.

Breathability

Because no binders are used to hold Tyvek® together, tiny perforations remain in which allow water vapor to permeate the material while preventing water and other liquids from entering, making Tyvek® highly breathable.

Barrier Protection

Tyvek® is made up of continuous fibers that provide inherent microbial penetration resistance—preventing hazardous materials including asbestos, mold, fiberglass, and lead from passing through the material.  

**Tensile Strength**

The nonwoven fibers of Tyvek® are randomly laid and compressed to provide superior tear and puncture resistance for long-lasting, durable protection.

**Recyclability**

Not only does Tyvek® bring unique performance benefits to a variety of applications, but it’s also 100% recyclable—giving products made with Tyvek® a second life in products such as park benches and playground equipment.

 

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