Introducing TeknaPore™
Not only comparable to Tyvek® - it's better.
Tyvek® (made by DuPont™) is known for being lightweight and tear-resistant, but more importantly for being permeable by vapor and impermeable by liquids. These characteristics have made Tyvek® the structure of choice for sterile medical device packaging, protective clothing, construction materials, tear-resistant mailers, and more.
Now there is an alternative.
IMPAK's TeknaPore™ 571 offers the same lightweight durability, air permeability, and water resistance capabilities as Tyvek® 1073B, but with a ~58% more effective microbial barrier and from a company that offers outstanding customer service, flexible print order quantities, and low MOQs for medical and sterilizable pouches. We offer structures that are comparable to Tyvek® 1073B and 2058C, used primarily for sterile medical instrument packaging and active food packaging, respectively.
TeknaPore™ characteristics:
- Vapor Permeable: TeknaPore™ is breathable, allowing air and moisture vapor to pass through, which is useful for many applications.
- Liquid Impermeable: It is exceptionally water-resistant, and can be used to keep materials, cargo, or personnel protected from rain or other liquids.
- Microbial Barrier: TeknaPore™ effectively keeps out microbial threats, while its breathablity makes it suitable for most forms of sterilization.
- Temperature Tolerance: TeknaPore™ can withstand temperatures of -94°F (-70°C) to 176°F (80°C).
- Tear-resistant: Because of its high tensile strength, TeknaPore™ is extremely resistant to tearing and puncturing.
- Lightweight: TeknaPore™ is lightweight, saving cost and effort in transportation and implementation.
- Printable: The paper-like surface of TeknaPore™ works well for most kinds of printing techniques.
TeknaPore™ applications:
- Medical Devices: TeknaPore™ is perfect for medical packaging, as it allows for many sterilization methods and prevents microbial contamination.
- Active Packaging: The breathability and durability of TeknaPore™ makes it an ideal material to package sorbents that remove oxygen or moisture from the air.
- Protective clothing: TeknaPore™ can be used for disposable coveralls, lab coats, and other protective apparel, providing a barrier against hazardous materials and substances.
- Construction: It can be used as a breathable yet water-resistant wrap for building materials, protecting them from the elements while allowing moisture vapor to escape.
- Cargo Protection: TeknaPore™ can be used to protect cargo from moisture and even to create insulated protective covers.
- Envelopes and mailers: TeknaPore™ is used for durable and tear-resistant envelopes to protect documents during shipping.
- Tags and labels: Due to its tear-resistant nature, TeknaPore™ can be used for tags, labels, and wristbands that require durability.
Material Comparison
| |
Units |
TeknaPore™ 571 |
Tyvek® 1073B |
Tyvek® Asuron™ |
Tyvek® 1059B |
Tyvek® 2FS™ |
| Thickness |
µ m |
190 |
178 |
180 |
157 |
155 |
| Microbial Barrier |
LRV |
5.4 |
5.2 |
4.7 |
4.7 |
3.2 |
| Hydrostatic Head |
cm H2O |
150 |
147 |
150 |
145 |
150 |
| Tensile Strength, MD |
N/2.54 cm |
200 |
196 |
178 |
169 |
156 |
| Tensile Strength, CD |
N/2.54 cm |
145 |
200 |
185 |
169 |
160 |
| Elongation, MD |
% |
30 |
20 |
18 |
19 |
18 |
| Elongation, CD |
% |
20 |
24 |
21 |
23 |
21 |
| Elmenforf Tear, MD |
N |
5.0 |
3.3 |
3.7 |
2.8 |
2.7 |
| Elmenforf Tear, CD |
N |
4.5 |
3.5 |
4.3 |
3.0 |
3.5 |
It's important to note that Tyvek® is a registered trademark of DuPont™, and similar materials made by other manufacturers may be referred to as "spunbonded olefin" or "spunbonded polyethylene."
