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Tyvek Shoe Covers

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Tyvek is a spunbound material made from polyethylene fibers, and is more durable than other polyethylene covers. Tyvek actually looks and acts similar to paper. You can write on it and it’s not much thicker than paper. Tyvek is breathable synthetic material that allows water vapor to pass through, but does not allow liquid water.  Tyvek shoe covers cannot be ripped or torn, though it can be sliced and cut. Tyvek shoe covers are disposable, and can be sent to a special Dupont plant to be recycled.

Tyvek shoe covers are suitable for a variety of people and shoes. Tyvek shoe covers are tough enough to protect against everything from water to chemicals to other hazardous products. Tyvek shoe covers come in sizes big enough for most shoes and boots. Tyvek shoe covers also have a security elastic band, to protect your ankles and skin from hazardous materials. Because tyvek is a polyethylene material, it is also non-static and lint free. Dirt doesn’t cling to tyvek shoe covers because they do not have static electricity. This makes Tyvek shoe covers are ideal for sanitary environments and cleanrooms. Cleanrooms are rooms with a controlled number of airborne particles in the environment, often used in his hospitals and laboratories.