Tyvek
Synthetic construction wrap
Tyvek is a brand name for a synthetic material made of high-density polyethylene fibers, known for being lightweight, tear-resistant, and water-resistant while allowing vapor to pass through.
It's most commonly seen as the white sheeting wrapped around buildings under construction: The house was covered in Tyvek before the siding went up.
Tyvek also appears in mailing envelopes, protective clothing, and wristbands.
Impervious to moisture
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
- water-repellentResisting water penetration
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
rainproof · impermeable · splash-proof · condensation · humidity · drainage
Thermoplastic from ethylene gas
- nonwovenFabric without interlacing threads
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- fibersThreadlike structural strands
- DuPontHistoric American chemical company
sheeting · membrane · fabric · polymer · HDPE · plastic · textile · sheet
Exterior moisture barrier
- sheathingProtective outer layer
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- weatherproofingProtection from outdoor conditions
- flashingRepeated brief illumination
underlayment · siding · breathable · permeable · tape · seams · staples · wrapping
One-piece work garment
- suitsFormal business clothing
- PPEHazard-shielding work attire
- hazmatToxic materials needing precautions
- cleanroomParticle-free manufacturing space
disposable · booties · sleeves · apron · medical · industrial · contamination · barrier
Paper containers for letters
- mailersItems sent by post
- tagsIdentifiers for sorting items
- labelsIdentifying markers attached to items
- wristbandsBands worn on wrists
packaging · puncture-resistant · lightweight · postal · FedEx · documents · durable · bands
waterproof
Impervious to moisture
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
- water-repellentResisting water penetration
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
weatherproof · rainproof · impermeable · splash-proof · condensation · humidity · drainage
polyethylene
Thermoplastic from ethylene gas
- nonwovenFabric without interlacing threads
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- fibersThreadlike structural strands
DuPont · sheeting · membrane · fabric · polymer · HDPE · plastic · textile · sheet · roll
housewrap
Exterior moisture barrier
- sheathingProtective outer layer
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- weatherproofingProtection from outdoor conditions
flashing · underlayment · siding · breathable · permeable · tape · seams · staples · wrapping
coveralls
One-piece work garment
- suitsFormal business clothing
- PPEHazard-shielding work attire
- hazmatToxic materials needing precautions
cleanroom · disposable · booties · sleeves · apron · medical · industrial · contamination · barrier · breathable
envelopes
Paper containers for letters
- mailersItems sent by post
- tagsIdentifiers for sorting items
- labelsIdentifying markers attached to items
wristbands · packaging · puncture-resistant · lightweight · postal · FedEx · documents · durable · bands · sleeves
- fabricscotton, silk, linen, wool, satin
- DuPont productsKevlar, Teflon, Nylon, Mylar, Corian
- Work Fabricsdenim, twill, ripstop, corduroy, ticking
- Fabric BrandsGore-Tex, Kevlar, Dacron, Tencel, Thinsulate
- performance materialsnylon, polyester, Gore-Tex, Kevlar, carbon fiber
- waterproof materialswaterproof, waterproof fabric, Gore-Tex, waterproof bag, waterproof jacket
- tyvek suitDisposable protective full-body garment