DuPont™ Tyvek® Trifecta™ Wins the 2024 R&D 100 Award for Mechanical/Materials

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Patent Pending, DuPont™ Tyvek® Trifecta™A2 Fire-Rated Breather Membrane compliments the DuPont™ AirGuard® A2 FR AVCL and completes the DuPont Fire Performance System. Available in the United Kingdom.

 
 
 

London, UK Sept 5, 2024 - London, UK Sept 5, 2024 - DuPont Performance Building Solutions, a leading innovator in material science, has announced that it has won the 2024 R&D 100 award, specifically in the Mechanical/Materials category, with Tyvek® Trifecta™, the latest generation breather membrane. For six decades, the R&D 100 Awards have been a benchmark of achievement in science and technology, often referred to informally as “The Oscars of Innovation.” 

Tyvek® Trifecta™ was launched in May 2024 and offers exceptional fire safety and moisture protection, making it an ideal solution for external walls of high-rise buildings. It is a non-combustible breather membrane designed to provide all the benefits of a standard Tyvek® breather membrane, but with A2-s1, d0 Class Fire Performance to the current European Fire Classification Standard EN 13501-1. It surpasses current UK Building Regulations, which require membranes to meet Class B.

The combination of Tyvek® Trifecta™and Airguard® A2 FR Tape creates a fire-retardant system compatible with the United Kingdom’s stringent building regulations for fire safety. The patent pending design also enables a significantly lighter weight and longer UV resistance making it easier to install.

“We’re thrilled that Tyvek® Trifecta™ has been recognised as a new innovation that helps enhance fire safety and moisture protection standards for the construction industry,” said Andrea Albert, Shelter Solutions EMEA Marketing Leader at DuPont. “Receiving these awards exemplifies the commitment and dedication our teams display to deliver essential innovations for the construction industry.”

For more information on DuPont™ Tyvek® Trifecta™ and the DuPont™ AirGuard® FR System Tape, please visit the product page.

About DuPont Performance Building Solutions

Grounded in science, DuPont Performance Building Solutions and Corian® Design are working alongside those who also seek a sustainable tomorrow to help people thrive at home and in their communities for years to come. By developing solutions for managing the air, water and thermal performance of buildings and residences, we help our customers build energy-efficient, resilient, and durable shelters in a rapidly changing world. Backed by unmatched industry insight, building knowledge, and technical support, as well as world-class brands such as Styrofoam™ Brand, Tyvek®, and Great Stuff™, our products and services portfolio enables customers to focus on what they do best, no matter where and how they choose to build.

About DuPont Water & Protection

DuPont Water & Protection is a global leader in products and solutions that protect what matters – people, structures, and the environment – and enables its customers to win through unique capabilities, global scale, and iconic brands including Corian®, Kevlar®, Nomex® Tyvek®, Styrofoam™, and Filmtec™.

About DuPont

DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare, and worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses, and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at investors.dupont.com.

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For further information contact: 
Wendy Werner 
wendy.ann.werner@dupont.com