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Advantages of DuPont Protective Clothing
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Advantages of DuPont Protective Garments
DuPont garments are trusted by major mining companies to provide safe, smart, and comfortable protection during various applications such as ore processing, chemical handling, maintenance, and underground operations.
DuPont™ Tyvek® garments offer all-in-one performance by providing exceptional protection, durability, and comfort, making them a premier choice for PPE in mining. Designed to endure the demands of environments where garments are subject to frequent and intense use, Tyvek® provides protection against chemical splashes, hazardous particles, and dust.
DuPont™ Tychem® garments are designed to provide protection against a wide range of chemical hazards, including strong chemical permeation resistance against hazardous liquids, such as corrosives, solvents, cyanide, and toxic particulates. Tychem® garments are used for jet spray protection in a variety of demanding industrial environments.
Superior protection & compliance
PPE that lacks robust certification or proven quality can expose workers and companies to unnecessary risk, liability, and reputational damage. Adopting CE-certified, quality-backed PPE transforms safety from a regulatory checkbox into genuine peace of mind.
Tyvek® fabric offers an exceptional inherent barrier against particles as small as 1 micron. Its protective qualities are built directly into the fabric, so they cannot be compromised by scratches or wear. Tyvek® combines CE-certified protection against mining-specific hazards, such as chemical splashes, hazardous particles, and anti-static requirements.
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Tychem® garments offer a high chemical barrier with permeation data available for over 250 chemicals, including corrosives, solvents, cyanide, and toxic particulates.
Optimum wearer comfort
Tyvek® garments, with their comfort-fit design, provide durability and protection while offering a comfortable fit. Their inherent barrier can withhold particles while still allowing air to flow freely through the fabric, allowing improved wearability.
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Integrated High-Visibility
Accidents involving large mining vehicles—powered haulage—are the leading cause of mining fatalities globally. *
*ICMM Safety Performance Report
High-visibility (HV) clothing is not just regulatory; it’s a life-saving necessity in low-visibility zones and around autonomous vehicles. Traditional mining safety approaches often separate visibility and chemical/dust protection, but integrated PPE solutions now exist, combining CE-certified chemical and dust protection with high-visibility features in a single garment.
Integrated high-visibility features—including retroreflective tapes, and bio-motion taping—are engineered into DuPontTM Tyvek® 500 HV garments, offering compliance and helping to maximize wearer visibility in low-light, dusty, or high-traffic environments. This integration simplifies compliance and drives adoption, helping reduce vehicle-related fatalities.
Unmatched durability
Inadequate durability in protective equipment can compromise worker safety by undermining the integrity of required protection.
Tyvek® garments are designed for exceptional durability and continue to provide protection throughout their use. Unlike many alternatives, Tyvek® fabric is free of films or laminates that can be worn away or damaged over time, making it ideal for demanding mining environments.
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Waste reduction and cost savings
Tyvek® garments are typically 20% up to 50% lighter than microporous films (MPF) and SMS garments, which can mean less weight and, therefore, lower costs associated with waste disposal.
In addition, its outstanding mechanical performance may contribute to lower turnover rates.
Sustainability at DuPont Personal Protection
We are proud of our role in protecting people at work and we believe that advancing sustainability is an important extension of that role. From product development and manufacturing to packaging, distribution and marketing, we are focused on continuous innovation to advance sustainability along the value chain.
Product Solutions
DuPont offers a comprehensive range of suits and accessories designed to support mining operators in tasks like ore processing, chemical handling, maintenance, and underground operations.
For assistance in selecting your right model and identifying a most suitable solution, you can also use the SafeSPEC™ Assistant located in the bottom right corner of the page, or you can contact us.
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To ensure occupational and workers’ safety, a priority for the Company, Eti Bakır A.Ş. opted for DuPont™ Tyvek® brand in the Küre Plant, their mechanized underground metal mining operation. Kazım Küçükateş, Design and Underground Mine Manager, Eti Bakır A.Ş. said that the Company always put health and safety first and emphasized that they followed all of the latest solutions in health, safety and comfort.
High-visibility (high-vis) protective clothing is an essential component of workplace safety. It relies on a combination of bright colors and retroreflective bands to make the wearer easily seen in various lighting conditions and work environments, such as night working in construction and railway maintenance.
