fleurdelisquilts.com

Hmm, wonder what the USPS would say if they knew! I have to give it a try. Someone please answer the questions of how to use the material: can it be sewn, is it used as lining, should we remove the paper part of the envelope, can we buy it?

Ann L

Watch out post office :)

bleighw

Yes, it can be sewn.

fleurdelisquilts.com

Hey everyone, I had to find out about this Tyvek stuff. Turns out there's a website that sells it on a 60" roll for $9.00. It's a manufactured fabric that can be sewn and used just like real fabric for lots of applications. I'd like to get some for use in purses and bags. The site is www.joggles.com.

Note of Caution: Because Tyvek can be heated and melted as well as sewn, you are warned to be extra careful not to get burned and to ventilate the room to avoid inhaling gas fumes.

Tink74

So we can sew it...but can we wash it?

dgsmom

thanks for the tip, great idea on recycling

bleighw

Yes, you can wash it. I am not sure on the wrinkle factor, though. I was given a jacket, as a promotional product, made of Tyvek with a color global map printed on it. I have not looked up the melt temp, however, I have used it in medical applications at 125 degrees long term. The first thing that happens as it gets too hot, is it becomes transparent (usually white). It may even look as though it has a melted hole, but is really clear. watch your water heater / laundry temp. and dryer temp.

Tyvek is a Dupont material, you can find more on the web, I'm sure. I have been to the factory to watch their processes. Pretty cool.

bleighw

According to the Dupont website, the product will begin the melt process at 225 degree F. They sugest washing on cool cycle and air dry to prevent damage.

bourvel

I wonder if it's a good idea to make lunch bags with this, I would be worried about being toxic. do you have any idea

Tink74

Good question about toxic...I was thinking of using it for bibs to make water proof to clothes...