In Focus Vol. 4 No. 6

Sustainable, Durable, and on Sale: LexJet 3R Tyvek

LexJet TOUGHcoat 3R DuPont Tyvek®, which is compatible with aqueous printers running dye and pigment inks, was specifically developed to provide the industry with a truly sustainable inkjet-printable solution that incorporates the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The base Tyvek material adheres to DuPont’s sustainable manufacturing standards (click here and here for more information). And, until June 30, call a LexJet account specialist and receive 25 percent off your first order.

"LexJet 3R Tyvek was an important find for our company, because it's cheaper than vinyl, it’s recyclable, and has far better image quality than vinyl. The Abitibi Paper Retriever location in Houston cleared it for recycling and recycles the material for us and our customers after it's been used," says Heath Flagtvedt of copy.com in Houston. "Even more importantly from a sustainability standpoint, it uses so much less material than vinyl to achieve a better look and a better product. I have a friend who runs an environmental education organization, and reducing resource use at the point of production is a big concern for them, so they print all their special event banners on Tyvek."

Reduce: LexJet TOUGHcoat 3R DuPont Tyvek is extremely lightweight and uses 70 percent less material than similar banner materials and is just as durable. Its weight is only 142 g/m2, which reduces environmental impact across the supply chain, from manufacturing to shipping to disposal. As a comparison, the leading “biodegradable” banner material weighs in at 510 g/m2.

Reuse: Compared to typical scrim banner material, LexJet TOUGHcoat 3R DuPont Tyvek is extremely durable and scratch-resistant, making it ideal for graphics that can be re-used repeatedly for a variety of trade-show, outdoor signage, and display applications. It also features a nice photographic finish for vivid, eye-catching graphics.

Recycle: LexJet TOUGHcoat 3R DuPont Tyvek is made of 100-percent recyclable high-density polyethylene (HDPE), which is accepted at most local recycling facilities.

For more information about LexJet TOUGHcoat 3R DuPont Tyvek, the version compatible with solvent and UV-curable printers – LexJet 3R DuPont Tyvek SUV – and to take advantage of this limited-time offer, contact a LexJet account specialist at 800-453-9538.