How DuPont Personal Protection products support sustainability
Innovative products that help protect people and the planet
Although the hazards they face on the job may be very different, workers around the world in a wide range of industries—from general manufacturing, oil & gas, mining and utilities to pharmaceuticals, electronics and automotive—as well as healthcare workers, firefighters and emergency response personnel all depend on DuPont Personal Protection to help keep them safe.
Relying on the proven protection of some of the most trusted and innovative brands in personal protective equipment (PPE) and solutions —Tyvek®, Nomex® and Kevlar®—helps safeguard people against workplace hazards so they can go home safely at the end of their shift. In addition, these science-based PPE solutions are also helping to advance sustainability throughout the value chain.
Tyvek® for PPE delivers comfortable and durable protective garments that helps protect against a wide range of chemical threats and hazards. From the cleanroom to a hazardous cleanup, Tyvek® provides the right PPE for the job. Tyvek® also offers distinct advantages when it comes to sustainability, including:
Recyclable
Made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), Tyvek® garments are 100% recyclable through the Tyvek® protective apparel recycling program, which diverts garments away from landfills and gives them a second life.
Lightweight
The superior strength-to-weight ratio of Tyvek® helps enable lightweight garments that offer the potential for decreased energy use in transportation compared to heavier competitive products.
Less waste
Low material weights and superior tear and puncture resistance can result in less energy and resource consumption, as well as less material waste at the end of product life.
Low additives
Tyvek® is made without plasticizers or restricted chemicals listed in European Directives, such as RoHS (Directive 2015/863/EU) or REACH Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC).
ISO 14001 certification
Tyvek® fabric is manufactured under verified environmental management policy according to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001. ISO 14001:2015 specifies the requirements for an environmental management system that an organization can use to enhance its environmental performance. It is intended for use by an organization seeking to manage its environmental responsibilities in a systematic manner that contributes to the environmental pillar of sustainability.
