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DuPont™ Tyvek® 500 Xpert

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:11:42 GMT

While protective suits and garments in a cleanroom may look very similar, the most important factor is how they perform against the conditions you are faced with in the cleanroom.

DuPont™ Tyvek® 500 Xpert Hooded Coverall is made of the ideal material for an applications requirement for a low-linting garment such as pharmaceuticals - its strong high density polyethylene fibers means it doesn't shed fibers. Also, the open structure of the garment shows the best breathability performance while not compromising the protection performance - Tyvek® offers the best balance of comfort and protection. In comparison to microporous film, it removes humidity significantly faster.

Tyvek® is the only type 5/6 coverall on the market with superior particulate protection, an ergonomic design for enhanced protection and it can be eco-packed to provide a more sustainable packing alternative, including limited use of plastic and paper.

DuPont™ as a company have many policies and tests to determine to quality level of their product, and have a criteria that each product must pass - these are:

be safe for use, correctly labelled to avoid misuse
meet performance marketing claims, with the support of technical data
composition verification for carcinogens and do not contain REACH substances or DMF
allergy testing must be conducted and a latex review by a toxicologist
minimise environmental footprint
ensure packaging and production meets the highest ethical and environmental standards.

The Evolution of DuPont Tyvek®

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:46:20 GMT

With almost 60 years in the industry, lightweight and durable, Tyvek® is breathable, yet resistant to water, abrasion, bacterial penetration and aging, making it ideal for a wide variety of applications across diverse industries.

DuPont is a global leader with Tyvek® protective garments providing superior protection for workers in industrial and cleanroom applications and for first responders. Companies around the world use more than 200 million Tyvek® garments per year. Tyvek® garments have been used to support emergency response efforts across the globe, making it the perfect partner for protection in critical conditions.

Beyond protecting homes and workers, Tyvek® also is widely used to help protect patients in healthcare settings. Since its introduction to the medical device industry more than 45 years ago, Tyvek® has been recognized as a standard of excellence for sterile device packaging. Tyvek® earned this distinction because it provides excellent microbial barrier, strength and protection for medical devices and pharmaceutical applications.

DuPont Tyvek® has been on quite the journey since it's discovery, see more about how it has evolved over time.

1955: The history of Tyvek® began in 1955 when DuPont researcher Jim White made a chance discovery of a new fiber source. A program to develop the new material was set up and a year later DuPont submitted a patent proposal for strong yarn linear polyethylene.

1967: DuPont opens its first production line in Virginia, USA. New revolutionary applications include medical packaging and protective garments.

1988: DuPont opens its second Tyvek ^® production line in Luxembourg. The facility is certified to ISO 14001 in 2004, and ISO 9001 in 2008.

2005: Tyvek ^® is the first manufacturer to claim CE marking for its entire product range.

Tyvek® products have earned numerous awards for innovation and performance from organisations in all regions of the world. Most recently:

• Tychem® 6000, a protective apparel garment that provides triple hazard protection from chemicals, flash fire and electric arc, received the 2016 Innovation Award at the Fair Préventica in Lille, France.

• Tyvek® 800J, a protective apparel garment that combines resistance to low-concentration, water-based, inorganic chemicals with the durability of Tyvek®, received the 2014 Innovation Award at the Fair Préventica in Marseille, France.

Whether it’s keeping homes comfortable, protecting workers from on-the-job hazards, enabling a safe response to epidemics, or countless other applications—the unique attributes of DuPont ^™ Tyvek ^® bring comfort, protection and the gift of life to millions each day. Tyvek ^® personal protection equipment delivers performance that meets or exceeds industry standards for protection against a range of chemical threats and hazards.

Disposable Coveralls and Sustainability

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:49:20 GMT

CES DISPOSABLE COVERALLS - MICROZONE

Microzone offer a comprehensive range of disposable workwear for use in low grade cleanrooms, hospitals and controlled manufacturing environments.

The PG32 is a Microzone Non-woven Coverall with Hood, made from 100% Polypropylene. The Coverall has a zip fastening and no pockets with an e lastic wrist, ankle and elastic back of waist.

Packaging details:

Inner Packing 5pcs/polybag

Export Carton 10 Bags/Carton

Carton Dimension 48 x 30 x 42cm – 50 piece

For more information please contact sales@cesltd.uk.com

This is a low cost single use coverall which currently cannot be recycled through traditional recycling systems. So we have teamed up with ReWorked to make recycling your disposable coveralls possible.

WHO ARE REWORKED?

Reworked take waste or recycled products from waste and re-introduce it back into the supply chain or manufacture bespoke products. They specialise in the harder to handle materials that aren’t typically recycled through traditional recycling systems.

Reworked is now utilising the vast knowledge and team of partners to bring new products to the market made from waste materials that are collected and treated by the groups various arms. Utilising internal manufacturing helping close the loop with waste products.

They offer an full service from the collection, treatment and processing of many waste types and then utilising them into new products either to the open market of back into the original producers supply chain or products for use in every day life. Read more..

ZERO WASTE RECYCLING BOX

Reworked have come up with a recycling scheme ideal suitable for disposables. The Zero Waste boxes can recycle disposable coveralls, lateral flow tests, facemasks, disposable gloves, visors and other plastic-based PPE items.

HOW IT WORKS

Order: Select which size PPE recycling box you require and place your order. ReWorked will get it to you swiftly!

Fill: Collect accepted PPE items & fill up your box.

Ship: Call 01482 221110 or email ReWorked at maisie@reworked.com to arrange collection.

Re-Order: Order a replacement box to continue recycling those tricky PPE items.

It’s as simple as that, so why not get started and order your PPE recycling box. ReWorked have given us a discount code, just type in CES15 at the checkout for 15% off.

Working with Dupont to Supply Tyvek® Coveralls to Support the Push to Develop Vaccines

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:31:11 GMT

Critical Environment Solutions are working closely with DuPont Personal Protection to supply Tyvek® coveralls and other disposables to a number of our pharmaceutical manufacturing customers who are leading the charge in the production of COVID-19 vaccines.

The past 12 months of the COVID-19 pandemic have bought about many changes and unprecedented challenges for the UK and the world. In the initial period of 2020, CES faced the challenge of meeting the growing need for critical protection and supplies in the fight against COVID-19. This demand has grown considerably but despite the huge difficulties the pandemic has thrown at us we have managed to find a way to continue to operate in both an efficient and pro-active manner.

Moving into 2021, CES have been extremely well placed and have very close business relationships with a number of pharmaceutical manufacturing companies that have been contracted to manufacturer COVID-19 vaccines.

The increasing demand for vaccine manufacturing in an effort to meet the governments aim to vaccinate everyone aged 18 or over in the UK with one dose by the end of July has meant the demand for sterile cleanroom consumables has increased considerably. CES are working closely with Dupont Tyvek® to ensure the demands for sterile cleanroom clothing and disposables are met in an effort to support the push to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines.

Boris Johnson visiting Valneva. Read full article HERE

Andy Holbrook Managing Director at CES “Despite the difficulties of staff working remotely, the team at CES have pulled together to ensure our customer base has received the best possible service and wherever possible a continuous supply of critical cleanroom consumables and PPE. At times this has been extremely challenging due to a number of supply chain issues created by both Covid 19 and in 2021 Brexit.

I am proud to say that during the last 12 months CES have assisted the efforts to contain the pandemic by being a critical supplier of sterile cleanroom PPE and consumable products to a number of the UK’s pharmaceutical manufacturers who are leading the charge in the production of Covid 19 vaccines.”

Working with Dupont Personal Protection helped us to meet the huge surge in demand for PPE products particularly Tyvek® Coveralls. We have increased our capacity, employing new members to our cleanroom team and due to our relationship with Dupont Tyvek®, we are able to work effectively to meet the new demand for cleanroom consumables for pharmaceutical manufacturing companies contracted to manufacture COVID 19 vaccines.

Critical Environment Solutions Ltd are currently supplying Dupont Tyvek® Coveralls, cleanroom gloves and other essential cleanroom consumables to support Valneva in developing the only inactivated, adjuvanted vaccine against Covid-19 in clinical trials in Europe.

Dupont Personal Protection are hosting their first ever virtual event, created for professionals who are passionate about safety.

On the 18th-19th May, they will be sharing the latest information from the industry and you'll also get the opportunity to directly interact with them in a special online format.

To register visit: DuPont™ Teaming Up For Safety℠ | Hopin

Close the Gaps in Contamination and Get Dressed for Success

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:38:17 GMT

Close the Gaps in Contamination and Dress for Success with Kimtech™

Increasing productivity while maintaining environmental quality and regulatory compliance is an important challenge for cleanroom teams and requires solutions that address the root causes of contamination events.

There’s no doubt about it. Contamination is bad for business and especially so for an industry where cleanliness and

purity is paramount. It can lead to shutdowns, recalls and loss of life. Not to mention that it puts manufacturers in

a negative spotlight.

Studies show that the behaviour and preparation of personnel is responsible for a large proportion of contamination issues in cleanrooms..

The results of such contaminations are significant and lead to billions of dollars being wasted each year in write-offs, shutdowns and lost productivity.

The wide range of issues resulting from contamination control that have been explored in this article are multi-faceted, and require a mitigation approach that addresses all aspects of clothing use and disposal. Documented and enforced training programs, verified ongoing adherence to the latest regulatory compliance, and effective disposal and recycling procedures can all be combined to create a safer, more productive and sustainable operation. High quality clothing design plays a vital role in this.

Kimtech™ A5 Sterile Cleanroom Apparel has been designed to provide this solution. The Kimtech™ SMS (Spunbond/Meltblown/Spunbond) fabric provides strength, cloth-like comfort and a strong barrier for fine particles and liquids. Its middle layer acts like a filter which traps particles while maximising airflow to keep the wearer cool and comfortable. In addition, the sterilisation process, involving gamma irradiation of the polymers, occur on only a single garment at a time, so the apparel’s protective properties are consistently maintained. By demonstrating how optimised cleanroom clothing can reduce contamination and form part of a system that produces better results at a lower cost, Kimtech™ aims to support continuous improvement across the Pharmaceutical industry.

Well-designed disposable cleanroom garments have been shown to be cost-effective and sustainable, while also providing improved contamination protection and greater comfort for pharmaceutical cleanroom operators. Cutting down on the human based causes of contamination leveraging disposable apparel leads to increased productivity and a reduction in operator training requirements, cleanroom downtime and drug shortages – truly assisting modern cleanrooms to dress for success!

Cytostatic Contamination Protection

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:04:28 GMT

CYTOSTATIC PROTECTION WITH DUPONT TYVEK®, TYVEK® ISOCLEAN® AND TYCHEM®

Any work with cytostatics requires the Cytostatic Protection of workers from the dangers of drugs (carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic impact). At the same time, it is important to protect the product against contamination from people.

Cytostatics are used as drugs in cancer therapy (chemotherapy) to inhibit the multiplication of tumour cells and are also used increasingly to treat other diseases. However, their toxicity affects not only tumour cells but also healthy cells.

To prevent hazards to staff while handling cytostatics, a range of suitable precautions must be taken. What applies to the handling of hazardous substances in general is also true for cytostatics, i.e. the highest priority must be placed on the full use of all technical and organizational measures. For instance, care must be taken to prevent the formation of cytostatic aerosols and dust and to avoid cytostatic contamination during production, preparation, provision, disposal, storage and transportation of such substances. Potential health hazards can be caused even by low-level contact with cytostatic substances. If there is any risk of contact, use of suitable personal protection equipment (PPE) is mandatory to ensure effective full-scale protection. PPE selection is commonly based on the findings and results of risk analysis, in addition to technical and organisational measures.

These protective measures apply to all staff who come into contact with cytostatics, not merely during production and preparation, but also application, disposal, shipping and when being handled by cleaning and maintenance staff.

Both cleanroom clothing and chemical protective clothing need to meet the same basic criteria for use in a cleanroom: the material must be low-linting, the design must be sufficiently tight and the danger of collecting particles on the surface of the garment must be minimised. To be suitable for dealing with cytostatics, such clothing must also be comfortable to wear, it must have good electrostatic discharge efficiency and sterilisation must be possible.

CYTOSTATIC PROTECTION FROM DUPONT

Three protective clothing ranges – Tyvek® IsoClean®, Tyvek® and Tychem® not only provide confidence for people involved in cancer treatments, but also protect cytostatics from contamination, to ensure the highest quality of drugs administered to patients. As single-use protective clothing, Tyvek® IsoClean®, Tyvek® and Tychem® ranges of products have the advantage that uncontaminated virgin material with a proven and documented barrier protection provided for each use.

Tyvek® IsoClean® coveralls are designed especially for use in cleanrooms and controlled environments demanding high levels of microbiological protection.

Protective suits made of Tyvek® are also suitable for activities involved in the production of cytostatics and offer different levels of protection depending on hazard type.

Accessories made of Tychem® C provide additional protection from inorganic chemicals for body parts subjected to high levels of exposure.

Critical Environment Solutions Ltd are one of the UK’s leading providers of consumable products and workwear for use in cleanrooms and environments where contamination control is critical. Please contact sales@cesltd.uk.com where you can request information regarding the range of products we are able to supply.

For more information please email sales@cesltd.uk.com

Please view our brand page to see our range of coveralls HERE

If you would like to view our full range of consumables please visit Critical Environment Solutions

Dust & Particle Protection with Tyvek®

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 10:03:33 GMT

Find the right protection

Industries – and people – depend on protective garments to keep processes and personnel safe. DuPont knows that one mistake can be critical, to your business or to a person’s life. It therefore uses recognized International Standards to assess the quality and performance of its products.

DuPont™ coveralls made from Tyvek® provides superior barrier protection. When comparing the barrier performance of DuPont coveralls made from Tyvek®, microporous film (MPF) and SMS, under EN ISO 13982-2 test conditions, the Tyvek® models outperform those made from SMS and MPF. Within the Tyvek® range, barrier performance increases according to the degree of body coverage provided by the particular model, as well as its tightness and fit. DuPont therefore recommends selecting a model based on the hazard represented by the particulates and their concentration in the environment. For enhanced particulate protection, please consult SafeSPEC(tm) to select the best Tyvek(r) garment for your specific hazard.

The standard EN 1073-2 is used to define the requirements and test methods for determining the performance of protective clothing used in environments with radioactive particulates. The test method also measures the inward leakage of particulates into the whole suit, which is then expressed as its nominal protection factor (NPF). It comes as no surprise that the NPF increases with the body coverage provided by the Tyvek® model and the tightness and fit of its design. In environments with a high concentration of radioactive particulates, the specifier will reduce risk by selecting a suit with a high NPF, such as Tyvek® 600 or Tyvek® 800.

All of the above helps keep the worker safe. But Tyvek® suits protection also keeps processes free from particle contamination. Tyvek® is low-linting, as tested by BS 6909, a standard method for the generation and counting of the airborne linting propensity of fabrics in their dry state. By nature of its continuously strong, high-density polyethylene fibers Tyvek® does not shed, making it an ideal material for applications such as painting and pharmaceutical production.

For more information please email sales@cesltd.uk.com

Comparing and Selecting Chemical Protective Garments

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:57:13 GMT

Not every manufacturer gives you the full picture.

Not all garment manufacturers publish permeation data. For example, t hey provide no information about how the garment performs in permeation tests.

DuPont, on the other hand, publishes permeation data for our chemical resistant/secondary flame-resistant garment fabric, Tychem® 2000 SFR.

Bottom line?

If chemical protection is your need, permeation is your test. Make sure you know the type of test that was conducted on your garments.

Comparisons can be confusing.

When you're considering how long garments can be worn before chemical breakthrough, it's important to understand the type of permeation testing that has been performed on them.

ASTM F739 specifies that results should be recorded at a normalized breakthrough time (NBT) of 0.1 µg/cm2/min. DuPont tests all Tychem® fabrics using this method. ASTM F739 is the standard test used in North America. Another commonly used permeation test uses an NBT of 1.0 µg/cm2/min., a rate used in Europe per EN ISO 6529. The ASTM F739 method, the method DuPont sites, is the more stringent and sensitive test for chemical permeation, because it defines breakthrough at a 10x lower threshold.

Bottom line?

When deciding on protective garments, make sure you're comparing fabrics that are tested at the same permeation rate limits. Seek data for the specific chemicals you work with.

Not everything is what it "seams"

Seams make a big difference in the overall protection a garment provides.

Some competitors may compare performance of a taped or bound seam garment to that of a serged seam garment.

That's not an honest, "apples-to-apples" comparison. Performance comparisons should always be made between garments with similar seam constructions. DuPont offers garments with different types of seams: serged, bound, and taped. When deciding which garment to purchase, make sure you compare garments with the same type of seams, and select a seam type that meets your hazard needs.

Focus on the fabric.

When you're reviewing competitors' claims of how their fabrics perform versus Tyvek®, pay attention to the fabric type. For example, the fabrics Lakeland and Kimberly-Clark compare to Tyvek® typically are made with either microporous film (MPF) or spunbond-meltblown-spunbond (SMS) fabric—neither of which has the unique properties of Tyvek®.

Engineered using proprietary, flashspun polyethylene technology, garments made with Tyvek® fabric provide many advantages versus the competition, including superior barrier protection after abrasion, durability and comfort.

To read more visit DUPONT

For our full range of Dupont Tychem products visit CES

To find out more about the brands we supply visit our brand page

Kimtech™ Apparel Gowning Technique

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 11:35:40 GMT

31% operators claim donning coveralls is the most difficult part of gowning.

The Kimtech™ A5 Sterile Cleanroom Coverall has an intuitive folding and donning mechanism between areas such as the coverall, hood and over boot, along with an optimised donning process, reducing both contamination risk and the potential for human error.

Are you workers equipped to don their cleanroom gowns correctly?

BEFORE GOWNING

1. (Pre-Entry) Don Hair Net, Shoe

Covers (and Beard Cover if

applicable) after removing all

jewelry and cosmetics.

2. (Gowning) Wash hands and

Sanitize gloves after donning

each article if required.

3.Don mask and hood assuring

and mask incorporates both

components into one.

BEGIN GOWNING

Snaps allow gathered-up arms and legs to expand during gowning.

Give your scientific process the edge with insights and guidance from Kimtech™, the experts in contamination control and personal protection. For more information get in touch with sales@cesltd.uk.com

See more about Kimtech over on our brand page

View our full range of disposable coveralls

Tyvek® makes the difference

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 10:44:26 GMT

Lightweight and versatile yet resilient and durable, Tyvek® defies convention so you can defy the odds. From personal protection and weatherization to packaging and transportation, Tyvek® rises to the challenge— keeping the elements out while letting life in.

Dupont Tyvek®

Protective suits may look the same, but only from a distance. Check out Dupont Tyvek material advantages over Microporous Film and SMS HERE.

Tyvek® garments are composed of flash spun high density polyethylene, providing an ideal balance of protection, durability and comfort. Tyvek® is permeable to both air and water vapour, yet repels water-based liquids and aerosols. It offers an excellent barrier against fine particles and fibres (down to 1 micron in size), is ultra-low-linting and antistatically treated. Silicon non-added.

Features

Tyvek® is tough, yet lightweight and soft
Tyvek® offers an ideal balance of protection, durability, comfort and contamination control
Tyvek® acts as a breathable barrier against particles and bacteria
Tyvek® repels aqueous liquids and liquid aerosols
Tyvek® is inherently low linting and abrasion resistant

Industries

Applications for Tyvek® garments include those found in pharmaceutical handling, chemical processing, the oil and gas industry, general maintenance and operations, automatic spray painting and many others.

To view full range of Dupont Tyvek coveralls HERE and for more information on the brands we can supply view our brand page

Tyvek® 500 Xpert - Is It Right For You?

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 10:22:49 GMT

For decades, DuPont innovations have helped save countless lives. DuPont scientists work tirelessly to invent new materials that are used to develop a large range of Personal Protective Equipment. These include leading brands such as Tyvek® and Tychem®, the industry-leaders for personal and chemical protective clothing.

Dupont Tyvek ®

Protective suits may look the same, but only from a distance. Check out Dupont Tyvek material advantages over Microporous Film and SMS here .

Tyvek® 500 Xpert

The Classic. Trusted, proven & reliable type 5/6 protection.

Only type 5/6 coverall on the market with permeation data points

Superior particulate protection

Ergonomic design for enhanced protection

Tyvek ® 500 Xpert have a high liquid and particulate protection created with exceptional design and comfort. The coveralls have good breathability thanks to air and moisture vapour permeability. Tyvek ® 500 Xpert have an overall ergonomic shape for perfect fit and protection when moving.

To read more and find out if the Tyvek 500 Xpert is right for you visit Dupont or contact sales@cesltd.uk.com