Making impressions last
1 Tyvek® design
The ultimate in strength and versatility DuPont™ Tyvek® design products offer the ultimate in strength and versatility to meet a wide range of applications. Combining lightweight, strength, durability and excellent printability, Tyvek® enables you to create a great impression. Tyvek® makes tags and labels easier to read, more comfortable to wear, and able to resist moisture and other challenges. It turns banners and signs into vibrant, weather-proof advertisements for your products and services. Use Tyvek® to create long-lasting maps and guides and you’ll always be able to find your way. Bags, books, leaflets and general graphics look brighter and last longer than ever before. Racing numbers stay the course, even after running a marathon or triathlon. Plus, your consumer packaging jobs will instantly gain new strength and unique appeal. With its unique physical properties, excellent printability and ease of processing, Tyvek® gives you the versatility you need to bring your creative visions to life.
2 Why Tyvek®
Tyvek® is made of pure high density polyethylene (HDPE) And, because of its unique physical properties, Tyvek® is fibers randomly laid and bonded to form a remarkably versatile, recyclable and printable, making it ideal for a tough printing substrate—perfect for all applications where wide variety of graphics applications, including posters and durability is of prime importance. Tyvek® combines the banners, tags and labels, maps, flags, lamps and much more. performance of three materials: paper, film and fabric.
• Lightweight • Strong and tear resistant • 100% recyclable
• Distinctive appearance Lightweight Durable and Recyclable tear resistant • Soft, silky touch • Resistant to many chemicals • Withstands water and extreme temperatures (-75° C to +100° C) • Excellent printability—barcode and variable information printable -75o C / +100o C Printable Weather resistant • Can be creased, folded, stitched and glued • Manufactured under ISO 9001/2015 certified Quality Management System
3 Tags and labels Think about it. You see tags or labels on almost everything and variable information printing, Tyvek® Brillion® 4173D offers you touch and most need to withstand heavy use, tough a smooth, uniform surface. Tyvek® solves every tag and label weather and constant handling. And for intricate bar code challenge. Following are some of our primary applications:
Plant tags Durable and weather resistant. Tags stay on the plants from the nursery, through processing, packaging and into the retail trade.
Wristbands Food tags Safe, soft and secure. Wristbands cannot be transferred Food-contact compliant. They remain pH neutral. from one person to another without damage, aiding in the management of event guests, hospital patients, fitness club members and other crowds.
4 Tags and labels
Clothing and mattress tags Soft and strong. They can be sewn or glued without losing strength; long life—they last as long as the items they are attached to, even through repeated washings.
Luggage tags Tough and puncture resistant. They withstand rough treatment of luggage handling systems.
Warning tags Tear and abrasion resistant. They protect critical details and specifications.
Golf tags Moisture resistant. They can be written on with pencil or pen, even in wet weather.
Ski tags Strong and durable. They stand up to wind, weather, water and demanding slope conditions.
RFID labels Water and chemical resistant. Protects chip and antenna.
Tyvek® can also be used as self-adhesive labels.
5 Banners and signs Look around you—advertising is everywhere. That’s why your banners and signs need to stand out. That means strikingly vibrant colors that break through the clutter and all-weather durability that lasts. Wide format signs and banners made of Tyvek® get your advertising noticed and remembered. Use lightweight and strong Tyvek® for indoor applications where vinyl is too heavy. Because Tyvek® is 100% recyclable, it offers a real alternative to vinyl banners.
Outdoor banners and signs Durable and fade resistant. They can withstand tough weather conditions while retaining their good looks.¹
Indoor banners, posters and displays Lightweight and easy-to-read. They are colorful and easy to handle, with a smooth, non-glare surface.
Rolling displays Thin, light and flexible. They provide additional advertising space and won’t wear out when rolled and unrolled repeatedly.
Maps and guides The elements may be no match for a determined camper, sailor, soldier or fisherman, but maps, trail signs and outdoor guides are another matter. That’s why you should always print yours on Tyvek®.
Tyvek® is ideal in the following applications:
Festival guides and posters Flexible, functional and fun. After the festival, recycle or frame for display.
Hiking and cycling maps Soil and stain resistant. Simply wipe them clean if soiled.
Sailing charts Moisture resistant. They are unaffected by water and can survive in salt water.
Military maps Durable and abrasion resistant. They hold up and stay readable even in hostile conditions.
¹For use in temporary outdoor installations only. Use light-fast inks.
6 Racing numbers In the wet, in the cold, in the heat, and in the snow, racing numbers made with Tyvek® have proved their ability to last and stay visible. Tear and abrasion resistant, Tyvek® racing numbers stay supple and comfortable to wear during the race, thanks to their light weight, high tear resistance and breathability!
Additional benefits include: • A premium quality printing substrate: Tyvek® guarantees to the sponsor perfect protection and brand identification. • Attachable with belts and/or pins without tearing or losing strength.
Manuals, books and calendars Just about everything you print can benefit from greater strength, lighter weight, all-weather durability and abrasion resistance. That’s why Tyvek® has become the substrate of choice for so many printing applications. And, Tyvek® is even “childproof”!
Manuals and documents Strong and durable. They can withstand rough handling and hold up under demanding conditions.
Children’s books Stain and moisture resistant. They can be dropped into the bath or covered with jam—no problem! Just wipe them clean and dry.
Calendars Strong and fancy. They last at least a year!
Other applications Decorative packaging Distinctive appearance, silky touch—and Tyvek® can be embossed and cold foil stamped.
Bags Strong and durable. They can be loaded with heavy items.
Invitations A way to be different.
Promotional items The sky is the limit.
7 Designed for you
How to print How to buy Traditional techniques Tyvek® design products can be purchased through • Tyvek® is printable using all traditional our authorized distributors. For a list of authorized techniques: offset, flexo, screen, letterpress distributors, visit graphics.dupont.com or contact and gravure. us at [email protected] Digital techniques
® Recyclability • Tyvek can be printed on many digital ® Made of HDPE, Tyvek or products made with printing presses, including HP Indigo, ® Tyvek can be mechanically recycled. Products HP Latex and Canon OCE. ® made with Tyvek that are printed, glued, welded For more information about printing or or sewn can be recycled without any problems. converting Tyvek®, visit graphics.dupont.com Tyvek® does not contain fillers or binders. Tyvek® is made in the USA and Luxembourg. How to convert All types of converting can be done with Tyvek®. For details, visit our website: graphics.dupont.com
This brochure is printed on Tyvek® with Certified for an HP Indigo Digital Press using One Shot Technology.
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™ ® yourself the suitability of our products for your particular purposes. This information is subject to DuPont Tyvek for graphics revision as new knowledge and experience becomes available. Since we cannot anticipate all graphics.dupont.com variables in actual end-use conditions, DuPont makes no warranties and assumes no liabilities in connection with any use of this information. Nothing in this publication is to be considered as a 1 800 44 TYVEK license to operate under or a recommendation to infringe any patent right. For any specific questions regarding the handling of solid waste, for items made of Tyvek®, please contact either your distributor ™ @TyvekDesign or send an e-mail to: [email protected] (customer service). DuPont , the DuPont Oval Logo, For greater good™, Tyvek® Brillion® and Tyvek® are trademarks or registered trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates. Copyright © 2019 DuPont de Nemours Inc. K-29946 (03/19) ™ ® DuPont Tyvek Design HP, HP Indigo and HP Latex are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company.