DuPont™ Tyvek® is made of pure high density polyethylene fibers that are randomly laid and bonded to form a remarkably tough, durable substrate that can be printed or left unprinted depending on the application.
Tyvek® is 100% recyclable and combines the performance of paper, film and fabric.
Hard structure Tyvek® maintains its shape, rigidity, makes a perfect fold and performs like paper while providing superior wet – dry strength.
Soft structure Tyvek® drapes and is ideal for clothing, umbrellas, sunshades, shopping bags and promotional and gifting items.
Marshall Hinds is based in Johannesburg with a branch in Cape Town and we deliver nationwide.
Characteristics and applications for Tyvek® Printing Substrates
Tyvek® is 100% recyclable and combines the performance of paper, film and fabric.
Banners and Signs
Banners and signs printed on Tyvek® are vibrant, weather-proof advertisements for your products and services. The non-glare surface of Tyvek® allows for enhanced readability and is available in large formats and across all the different grades of Tyvek®.
General graphics
Tyvek® is lightweight and tear resistant with a surface that provides excellent print reproduction that is scuff resistant and durable. Printing on Tyvek® provides a clear, crisp image that will not fade over time and this makes it the choice of brand professionals.
Manuals, Books, and Maps
Text books, brochures, novel, manuscripts and publications printed on Tyvek® are water resistant and tear proof. Tyvek® has a brilliant white surface that is non glare, prints perfectly and allows for bold strong graphics that never fades. Tyvek® is dimensionally stable and perfect for maps, tape measures and building plans.
Race and event numbers
Tyvek® racing numbers are the choice of champions who rely on its softness and breathability to provide long term, race time, comfort. Printing on Tyvek® is durable and scuff resistant and brand owners and race organizes know it can be relied on to represent them in all weather conditions.
Tyvek® Envelopes
Tyvek® envelopes can be custom made to your exact specifications and size. Virtually indestructible, with a high strength to weight ratio, Tyvek® envelopes are perfect for mailing and storing valuables and keep sakes.
Tags and Labels
Tyvek® can make tags and labels easier to read, more durable and are able to resist moisture and most chemicals. Tyvek® labels can withstand the worst conditions and will not yellow, crack or fade.
Promotional Items and gifting
The fibre swirl that is recognisable in all Tyvek® grades as well as its touch and feel have always been an inspiration to artists and creatives. Tyvek® is often repurposed and a banner can become a bag or a kite or even a jacket…