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February 9, 2011

Tyvek: it can do more than wrap houses

  • Before it was used in construction, the plastic wrap was disposable swimwear for hotel guests and elementary school textbook covers. Now, the material is used for tote bags, wallets and shoes.
    • By JENNIFER FORKER
    For The Associated Press

    AP Photo/Dynomighty, Terrence Kelleman [enlarge]
    A Tyvek envelope can be cut and folded to create a sturdy, lightweight wallet similar to this one sold online by Dynomighty.

    It's used to wrap homes during construction. It's also a sturdy mailing envelope. It can be a tote bag, an identification wristband, a banner, a map. A race bib, a lamp shade, a camping ground cloth or a hoodie.


     
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