What are the Applications of Tyvek Paper?
Tyvek Paper is a composite
wrapping material that is used as a desiccant. It is also used as a housewrap,
a synthetic material used to protect buildings during construction. The
material is difficult to tear, but can easily be cut with scissors or a knife. Here
are the top applications of T40 paper:
1.
Construction and Engineering
Large sheets of Tyvek paper are
frequently used as "housewrap," to provide an air barrier between the
outer cladding of a structure and the frame, insulation, etc. The paper allows
water vapor to pass yet restricting air infiltration. The paper was also used
to cover and protect the Reaction Control System (RCS) thruster ports from
water and debris during the latter years of the Space Shuttle program.
2.
Government Use
Tyvek paper is often used by the
United States Postal Service for some of its Priority Mail and Express Mail
envelopes. New Zealand used it for its driver's licenses from 1986 to 1999. Costa
Rica, the Isle of Man, and Haiti have made banknotes from it.
3.
Medicinal Use
Tyvek is used for laboratory and
medical packaging as the material can withstand conditions such as gamma
irradiation or ethylene oxide gas. NSW Police in Australia use Tyvek overalls
to keep the integrity of alleged criminals' bodies at a crime scene, until they
have had a chance to do body swabs.
4.
Fashion and Personal Use
Tyvek paper is often used in
garment and other textile labeling due to its high durability and washability. Wristbands
made from Tyvek paper are used at festivals, conventions, and events where there
are security and admission concerns. Rock band Devo is known for wearing large,
two-piece Tyvek suits with black elastic belts and 3-D glasses.
5.
Other Applications
Tyvek paper is used in archery to
construct waterproof targets replacing normal paper. FedEx also uses the paper for
some of its document envelopes. Race bibs or race numbers are often produced on
Tyvek paper, so they are less likely to rip during competition.
Agile Nobel has developed a Tyvek
equivalent paper, T40 paper, after years of effort. The company manufactured T40
paper in 3 types: water resistance type (WPT), strong seal type (SST),
integrated type (IT). In addition to T40 paper, the organization also offers humidity
indicator cards, lithium hydroxide, lithium chloride, lithium bromide, oxygen
absorber, saffron, smecton clay, calcium propionate, soda lime absorbents,
temperature data loggers, and more.
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