AMERICAN SYNTHETIC PAPER (DuPont Tyvek)

Synthetic paper is highly recommended for its superior durability, it is able to resist to moisture and chemical substance. It also consists of satisfactory dimensional stability and unique flammability. With one of the highest opacity ratings in the printing industry, this paper works fine on all types of printing presses.

Recyclable

  • Made of high-density polyethylene fibres (HDPE), Tyvek® is 100% recyclable just like plastic bottles.

Durable

DuPont™ Tyvek® is a unique nonwoven material only from DuPont. Tyvek® is made of pure high density polyethylene fibres randomly laid and compressed to form a remarkably tough printing substrate that is ideal for all applications where durability & tear resistance is of prime importance. Tyvek® can resist repeated folding and flexing without tearing. It can also be glued, laminated, sewn, stapled and fixed.

Tyvek® combines the performance of paper, film and fabric. Because of its unique physical properties, Tyvek® has already been successfully used for a wide variety of applications such as:

  • Tags
  • Self-adhesive labels
  • Banners & signs
  • Maps
  • Manuals & documents
  • Wrist bands
  • Racing numbers

Tear-resistant

DuPont™ Tyvek® is made to perform in harsh, rugged and extreme conditions. Water, chemicals, heat, cold, rough handling, long-term outdoor use? No problem! Tyvek® is tear-, puncture-, water-, UV- and chemical-resistant.

When wet, paper absorbs humidity and falls apart. Tyvek® is totally waterproof keeping your message perfectly intact.

Tyvek® is not affected by most acids, bases and salts. It has excellent rot and mildew resistance and resists soiling and staining.

Tyvek® is almost indestructible and can endure temperatures ranging from -75°C to +118°C !

Technical Specs

Typical Properties Basis Weight Thickness Tensile MD Tensile XD Tear Elemendorf MD Tear Elemendorf XD Delamination MD Mullenburst Opacity
g/m² mm N N (N /25.4cm) kPa %
1025D 42.5 0.14 90 85 6.5 5.5 1 600 97.5
1057D 55 0.16 130 140 5 5.2 1.6 830 96
1058D 55 0.15 150 150 3.5 4 2.2 930 92.9
1070D 68 0.2 145 155 9 8 1 900 98.7
1073D 75 0.205 185 205 6.3 6.1 1.7 1200 97.9
1082D 105 0.275 265 300 8.9 8 1.7 1650 98.7
1443R 42.4 0.135 40 49 - - 0.18 - >90
1473R 73 0.22 62 66 - - 0.19 - >90