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Tyvek® Alternative
Introducing Teknapore™
Not only equivalent to Tyvek® - it's better.
Tyvek® (made by DuPont™) is known for being lightweight and tear-resistant, but more importantly for being permeable by vapor and impermeable by liquids. These characteristics have made Tyvek® the structure of choice for sterile medical device packaging, protective clothing, construction materials, tear-resistant mailers, and more.
Now there is an alternative.
IMPAK's Teknapore™ offers the same lightweight durability, air permeability, and water resistance capabilities as Tyvek®, but with a company that offers outstanding customer service, flexible print order quantities, and low MOQs for medical and sterilizable pouches. We offer structures that are equivalent to Tyvek® 1073B and 2058C, used primarily for sterile medical instrument packaging and active food packaging, respectively.
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Teknapore™ characteristics:
- Vapor Permeable: Teknapore™ is breathable, allowing air and moisture vapor to pass through, which is useful for many applications.
- Liquid Impermeable: It is exceptionally water-resistant, and can be used to keep materials, cargo, or personnel protected from rain or other liquids.
- Microbial Barrier: Teknapore™ effectively keeps out microbial threats, while its breathablity makes it suitable for most forms of sterilization.
- Temperature Tolerance: Teknapore™ can withstand temperatures of -94°F (-70°C) to 176°F (80°C).
- Tear-resistant: Because of its high tensile strength, Teknapore™ is extremely resistant to tearing and puncturing.
- Lightweight: Teknapore™ is lightweight, saving cost and effort in transportation and implementation.
- Printable: The paper-like surface of Teknapore™ works well for most kinds of printing techniques.
Teknapore™ applications:
- Medical Devices: Teknapore™ is perfect for medical packaging, as it allows for many sterilization methods and prevents microbial contamination.
- Active Packaging: The breathability and durability of Teknapore™ makes it an ideal material to package sorbents that remove oxygen or moisture from the air.
- Protective clothing: Teknapore™ can be used for disposable coveralls, lab coats, and other protective apparel, providing a barrier against hazardous materials and substances.
- Construction: It can be used as a breathable yet water-resistant wrap for building materials, protecting them from the elements while allowing moisture vapor to escape.
- Cargo Protection: Teknapore™ can be used to protect cargo from moisture and even to create insulated protective covers.
- Envelopes and mailers: Teknapore™ is used for durable and tear-resistant envelopes to protect documents during shipping.
- Tags and labels: Due to its tear-resistant nature, Teknapore™ can be used for tags, labels, and wristbands that require durability.
Material Comparison
| Units | Teknapore™ | Tyvek® 1073B | Tyvek® Asuron™ | Tyvek® 1059B | Tyvek® 2FS™ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thickness | µ m | 190 | 178 | 180 | 157 | 155 |
| Microbial Barrier | LRV | 5.4 | 5.2 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 3.2 |
| Hydrostatic Head | cm H2O | 150 | 147 | 150 | 145 | 150 |
| Tensile Strength, MD | N/2.54 cm | 200 | 196 | 178 | 169 | 156 |
| Tensile Strength, CD | N/2.54 cm | 145 | 200 | 185 | 169 | 160 |
| Elongation, MD | % | 30 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
| Elongation, CD | % | 20 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 21 |
| Elmenforf Tear, MD | N | 5.0 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 2.7 |
| Elmenforf Tear, CD | N | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 3.5 |
It's important to note that Tyvek® is a registered trademark of DuPont™, and similar materials made by other manufacturers may be referred to as "spunbonded olefin" or "spunbonded polyethylene."
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