DuPont™ Tyvek® Healthcare Packaging
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Advancing sustainability in healthcare packaging
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Why Tyvek ® ?
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No Compromise. Because life matters.
DuPont™ Tyvek® Healthcare Packaging provides the tear resistance, durability, breathability, clean peel and superior microbial barrier to keep medical equipment and pharmaceuticals sterile throughout their lifecycle—protecting the health and well-being of millions without compromise.
Unlike medical-grade papers and films, Tyvek® is compatible with all of the most commonly used sterilization methods, including:
- Ethylene Oxide (EO)
- Radiation (Gamma and electron beam)
- Steam under controlled conditions
- Low-temperature oxidative
Tyvek® has been a trusted choice for medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers as well as specialized sterile packaging suppliers worldwide for decades. As an important extension of that role, we are actively working to advance sustainability across the healthcare packaging value chain.
Tyvek®— Advancing sustainability in healthcare packaging
<span style="color: #18477d"> Why Tyvek® for Healthcare Packaging? </span>
In healthcare packaging, safety, performance, and process efficiency are essential priorities. Tyvek® is trusted by manufacturers worldwide for exactly these reasons. Its consistent protection, reliable sterile barrier, and ease of processing help ensure that medical devices reach end users safely and securely.
Tyvek® delivers advantages that enhance both product safety and overall production efficiency:
• Superior Microbial Barrier
• Clean Peel
• Compatible with a Broad Range of Sterilization Methods
• Withstands Rough Handling
• Easy to Integrate
Tyvek® delivers a proven, dependable solution at every stage of healthcare packaging—supporting device protection, patient safety, and operational efficiency.
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Products for Healthcare Packaging
<span class="fontsize26">Tyvek® 1073B</span>
Tyvek® 1073B provides the highest level of protection, making it the ideal choice for medical device and pharmaceutical packaging that requires high strength and superior microbial barrier.
<span class="fontsize26">Tyvek® 1059B</span>
Tyvek® 1059B provides robust protection for medium-risk, sterile medical packaging applications. Lighter weight than Tyvek® 1073B, this proven performer is ideal for smaller devices and those with rounded edges.
<span class="fontsize26">Tyvek® 2FS™</span>
Tyvek® 2FS™, a high puncture-resistant substrate, outperforms paper in terms of toughness and microbial barrier. A light-weight form of Tyvek®, it is well suited for form-fill-seal, as well as cost-sensitive applications requiring strength.
Products for Pharmaceutical In-Process Applications
<span class="fontsize26">Tyvek® 1073B </span>
Tyvek® 1073B provides the highest level of protection, making it the ideal choice for medical device and pharmaceutical packaging that requires high strength and superior microbial barrier.
<span class="fontsize26">Tyvek® 1421B</span>
Tyvek® 1421B is specifically developed for in-process pharmaceutical applications to protect surfaces of cleanroom equipment, components and accessories from particle and microbial contamination.
Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution is an extension of our existing Tyvek® Healthcare Packaging portfolio that offers a significantly reduced carbon footprint. The Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution product extension applies to Tyvek® healthcare styles 1073B, 1059B, and 2FS™
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Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution is an extension of our existing Tyvek® Healthcare Packaging portfolio that offers a significantly reduced carbon footprint.
We’re proud to announce a new award program that recognizes and encourages advancing sustainable innovation throughout the entire healthcare packaging value chain.
Tyvek® Healthcare Packaging Case Studies
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