Tyvek Recycling

A nationwide recycling program is in place

DuPont manages a nationwide recycling program that collects used Tyvek® – even printed Tyvek® and recycles it into other useful materials that provide sound alternatives to the use of wood, including park benches, playground equipment, etc. To help you recycle all of your used Tyvek®, DuPont put the recycling infrastructure in place.

DuPont™ Tyvek® envelopes are made of high density polyethylene which is 100% recyclable. Tyvek® can also be safely incinerated, and because it yields water and carbon dioxide, it essentially leaves no residue for disposal. And, if recyling or incineration are not options, Tyvek® can be safely landfilled. Because it is chemically inert and contains no binders, Tyvek® will not leach into groundwater.

Address and mail your Tyvek to:
Tyvek® Recycle
Attn. Shirley B. Wright
2400 Elliham Avenue #A
Richmond, VA 23237

Contact Shirley B. Wright, Tyvek® Recycling Specialist, at 1-800-222-5676 or 1-866-33-TYVEK® for information.

It is important to note that DuPont put this program in place for envelopes, both plain and printed, however, other styles of Tyvek are appropriate for recycling in this program, such as printed Tyvek signs and banners. Do call the above referenced phone number with questions.

Tyvek Pouches for Medical/Sterile Packaging

We receive lots of inquiries about Tyvek pouches. While this is not an item we sell, we still like to educate and point those who inquire in the right direction for purchasing:

There are a variety of pouches for different applications:

Pouches made of DuPont™ Tyvek® help protect low-profile, lightweight medical devices so that they maintain sterility until opened. And, unlike paper, which can release a significant number of particulates when a package is opened, Tyvek® is known for its clean peel and low-linting features.

Pouches/Bags for Steam Sterilization: 1073B Tyvek® is heat-sealable to an autoclavable material for a durable, high quality peelable pouch. This flexible packaging is autoclavable in OEMs or in-hospital applications under controlled conditions (260°F/126°C); suitable for the processing and protection of dressings, instruments, implants, parenterals and other products requiring steam sterilization. Since no coating is needed for sealing the film to Tyvek®, the contents of the package never come into contact with an adhesive.


Header Bags/Breather Patches: Headers or breather patches of DuPont™ Tyvek® enable ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization of film-film packages and foil pouches, which are used for devices requiring a barrier to light, oxygen or moisture.

All this info can be found on DuPont's Website: DuPont Medical Packaging

Where can you purchase Tyvek pouches? Click here for a list of U.S. Sterile Packaging Manufacturer Resource List provided by DuPont.

Tyvek Wallets

I came across a website selling Tyvek wallets.

We purchased one of each style and they're extremely well done. There are about 12 designs and the wallets are not just attractive - they're quite functional. Check them out!

Called the Mighty Wallet, these are made of DuPont Tyvek and are an excellent example of the amazing graphics that can be achieved on Tyvek.