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.

peelable chevron pouch for medical sterilization

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4" x 9" O.D. Peelable, Chevron Pouch with TeknaPore™ 571 (1,000/case)

Part Number: 04TPPL09CV

5" x 12" O.D. Peelable, Chevron Pouch with TeknaPore™ 571 (1,000/case)

Part Number: 05TPPL12CV

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."