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Tyvek [[coveralls]] are one-piece jumpsuits made of Tyvek, usually white in color. They are often worn by mechanics over their clothes to avoid contact with oil and fuel. They can also be worn for painting to protect skin and clothes from splattered paint, for installation of fiberglass insulation, by workers in laboratories and [[clean room]]s, and any other use where a disposable, one-time use coverall is needed. Tyvek coveralls are also used for some light [[hazardous materials]] applications but do not provide the level of protection of a full [[hazmat suit]]. [[Tychem]] is a [[sub-brand]] of Tyvek rated for a higher level of [[protection]]. DuPont makes Tyvek clothing in different styles from [[lab]] [[coat]]s and aprons to complete head-to-toe coveralls with [[hood]]s and [[booties]]. In 1976, fashion house [[Fiorucci]] made an entire collection out of Tyvek<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fiorucci.it/2004/eng/hp_eng.htm | title=Memoribilia:Fiorucci's Steps | Format=Flash | date=2004 | publisher=Fiorucci Design Office S.r.l. | accessdate=2008-04-29}}</ref>, while rock band [[Devo]] is known for their yellow Tyvek stage wear.

 

Tyvek can also be used to make [[CD]] and [[DVD]] [[sleeve]]s, due to its useful properties that give the disc sufficient protection. [[Netflix]] in USA, [http://www.glorimedia.de glorimedia.de] in Germany and [[LOVEFiLM]] use Tyvek sleeves for posting their rental DVDs.