DuPont Announces Winners of the Tyvek® Sustainable Healthcare Packaging 2024 Awards
The awards program designed to celebrate innovation in the Industrial PPE and Emergency Response gear space
Applications are being accepted now and through August 29!
We are excited to announce an initiative dedicated to honoring groundbreaking advancements in the fields of industrial personal protective equipment and emergency response gear. The Innovation Award 2025 aims to recognize and celebrate innovative products that enhance safety, functionality, and efficiency in various industries. We invite participants to showcase their unique innovations that not only meet industry standards but also provide significant benefits to end-users. Applications are now open until August 29! Join us in shaping the future of protective gear and making a difference in the safety landscape.
Award Categories
Submission criteria & eligibility
The [AWARD NAME] is open to current Nomex® or Kevlar® brand licensees that manufacture PPE, firefighter turnout gear or hoods that incorporate a minimum of XX% Kevlar® or Nomex® fibers or fabrics. Brand licensed manufacturers from any country may participate. Submitted products should be commercially available by XXXXX. The product composition should be clearly disclaimed for easy validation.
For more information about Eligibility Criteria for Entrants, click here.
Elevate Your Status: Unleash the Power of Recognition!
Celebrating innovation comes with its rewards! Winners of the Industrial PPE and Emergency Response Innovation Awards will enjoy a range of exciting benefits, including:
Recognition at Ceremony at the A+A 2025
Winners will be honored during a ceremony at our booth at the A+A show, providing valuable exposure to industry peers and influencers.
Commemorative Sash and Trophy
Each winning innovation will receive a commemorative sash to proudly display alongside the product, as well as a personalized trophy recognizing their outstanding achievement.
Featured Interview
Winners will have the opportunity to share their stories through an exclusive interview featured in our recap video, highlighting their innovation and insights in the field.
Promotional Logo Use
Winning organizations can leverage the [AWARD NAME] logo for product and brand promotion, showcasing their commitment to excellence in innovation.
Media Coverage
Winners will receive prominent media coverage, including features on our social media channels and in a dedicated press release to announce their achievements to a broader audience.
Join us in celebrating the pioneers of innovation and take the first step toward recognition!
Meet the past award winners
Packaging (re)design
PAXXUS designed the StreamTwo® pouch to address the demand for a recycle-ready solution in the medical device market. One side of the pouch is made from uncoated Tyvek®, chosen for its durability, breathability, and recyclability. The Tyvek® is paired with a coextruded HDPE film and PAXXUS’ Allegro® T sealant, creating an all-HDPE pouch structure that is recycle-ready for the #2 HDPE stream.
Operational efficiencies
Shawpak developed an innovative rotary thermoformer designed to accept multiple tool and pack sizes, and form both rigid and flexible blisters. This cutting-edge technology allows Tyvek® to be easily paired with rigid or flexible materials— facilitating single piece flow for assembly and packaging of medical devices in a clean room environment.
Sustainability in-use
Utilizing cutting-edge UV laser technology and 2FS Tyvek® material, Flexform generates high-speed permanent packing marks including text, graphics, barcodes and variable information without the use of combustible materials. Their process allows for more efficiency, less waste, and environmental responsibility as ink and ribbon printing can render packaging unfit for recyclability.
Looking for a bit of inspiration for your submission? Check out the award winners from past editions