Safety Product Innovations

New Tyvek

August 3, 2001
A new, more breathable DuPont Tyvek fabric has been introduced to provide greater worker comfort and to reduce the potential for heat stress. The garments are designed to offer a softer, more cloth-like feel. Developed by scientists at DuPont, New Tyvek offers four times the breathability of the original Tyvek. DuPont Tyvek, Wilmington, DE.

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