Tyvek® for PPE

The new Tyvek® Forward Together™ vision promises to continue improving the flagship Tyvek® non-woven material to enhance worker safety and well-being while reducing the environmental impact of PPE.

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Why Tyvek®?
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Tyvek® is tough, yet lightweight and soft.

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Tyvek® offers an ideal balance of protection, durability, and comfort.

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Tyvek® acts as a breathable barrier against particles and bacteria.

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Tyvek® repels aqueous liquids and liquid aerosols.

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Tyvek® is inherently low linting and abrasion resistant

Why Tyvek®?

All suits may look the same, but only Tyvek® makes the difference

Protective suits may look the same, but only from a distance. DuPont’s unique Tyvek® material goes beyond superficial similarities to offer an ideal balance of protection, durability and comfort on the market today.

Touch any garment from the comprehensive DuPont™ Tyvek® product range and you immediately notice the difference. Wear a Tyvek® garment as you encounter the daily hazards of many vital industrial occupations, and the difference becomes even clearer. From enduring high level protection to continuous comfort, its unique combination of properties makes Tyvek® ideal for a broad range of applications.

Why Tyvek®

Innovating for sustainability

Advancing sustainability in PPE - from innovation to end‑of‑life. Discover how DuPont Personal Protection supports a safer, more sustainable value chain.

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Garment fabrics

A man in the field wearing Tyvek® 400 garment Tyvek® 400

Tyvek® 400 garments are composed of flash spun high density polyethylene which creates a unique, nonwoven material available only from DuPont. Tyvek® 400 provides an ideal balance of protection, durability and comfort.

Explore A man in laboratory wears Tyvek® IsoClean® for particle protection Tyvek® IsoClean®

Tyvek® IsoClean® delivers an ideal balance of protection, durability and comfort. Made using a patented flash spinning process, Tyvek® provides an inherent barrier to particles, microorganisms and non-hazardous light liquid splash.

Explore Man wearing Tyvek® 400 D garments for spray protection Tyvek® 400 D

DuPont™ Tyvek® 400 D garments combine the protection, durability and comfort of DuPont™ Tyvek® fabric on the front and the comfort, softness and breathability of DuPont™ ProShield® 10 fabric on the back.

Explore Man wearing Tyvek® 500 garments for balance of protection durability and comfort. Tyvek® 500

Tyvek® 500 garments are composed of flash spun high density polyethylene which creates a unique, nonwoven material available only from DuPont. Tyvek® garments provide an ideal balance of protection, durability and comfort.

Explore Man wearing Tyvek® 500 HV garments for high visibility. Tyvek® 500 HV

DuPont™ Tyvek® 500 HV. Collared coverall available in fluorescent orange with silver grey retroreflective bands for day and night visibility, available in sizes SM to 3X. Robust yet lightweight.

Explore A man wearing Tyvek® 600 coveralls for protection in pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical applications, research and biosecurity laboratories, nuclear and maintenance Tyvek® 600

Tyvek® 600 garments are composed of flash spun high density polyethylene which creates a unique, nonwoven material available only from DuPont. Tyvek® garments provide an ideal balance of protection, durability and comfort.

Explore A man wearing Tyvek® 800 garments in sewer Tyvek® 800

Tyvek® 800 garments combine resistance to low-concentration, water-based, inorganic chemicals (even under pressure) with the strength and durability of Tyvek® thanks to an innovative fabric technology and enhanced garment design.

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Industries

Agriculture protection

Asbestos removal protection

Automotive manufacturing protection

Controlled environments & cleanroom protection

Construction & maintenance protection

Decontamination & remediation protection

Electrical/utility protection

Food processing protection

General manufacturing protection

Military & law enforcement protection

Mining protection

Nuclear protection

Oil & gas protection

Painting protection

Pharmaceutical & laboratory protection

Sanitation worker protection

Transportation protection

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