DuPont Introduces Tyvek® 500 Xpert BioCircle™: The Latest Innovation in Sustainable Protective Garments
24/02/2026 DuPont Press Office (UK, Benelux and Nordics)
New disposable coverall is made using fabric attributed to 100% bio-circular feedstock, offering health and safety professionals a more environmentally responsible option with no loss of performance or protection.
DuPont is setting its new standards for sustainable protective garments with the introduction of Tyvek® 500 Xpert BioCircle™. The new garment offers the same outstanding levels of protection, durability, and comfort as the original Tyvek® 500 Xpert with a reduced carbon footprint. Tyvek® 500 Xpert BioCircle™ therefore offers health and safety professionals the opportunity to support the circular economy and reduce greenhouse gas impacts associated with the manufacture of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Prior to introducing Tyvek® 500 Xpert BioCircle™, DuPont commissioned an independent, third-party lifecycle assessment (LCA)1, to review its manufacturing processes. The results highlighted that some polymers being used in Tyvek® production had a relatively high climate impact. DuPont adopted International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC)2 procedures to help reduce environmental impacts, while maintaining the demanding quality and performance requirements of its Tyvek® protective solutions. The result is a more sustainable protective garment that incorporates bio-circular materials.
“We want to give health and safety professionals the option to source PPE that combines safety and sustainability without compromising on protection,” said Aldjia Begriche, Global Application Development Leader for Tyvek® Garments at DuPont. “The bio-circular materials used to manufacture Tyvek® 500 Xpert BioCircle™ are derived from waste and residues of biological origin, such as used cooking oils or agricultural by-products, which reduces reliance on virgin resources and minimizes waste. This approach can ensure that the raw materials do not compete with food production or land use for food crops - an important distinction in the sustainability landscape.”
The use of biological sources, such as plants and organic waste, also means that Tyvek® 500 Xpert BioCircle™ contains biogenic carbon. Unlike fossil carbon, biogenic carbon is part of the natural lifecycle and does not contribute to net carbon emissions when managed sustainably.
Proven sustainability
Independent and peer-reviewed cradle-to-gate LCA of the new garment, alongside DuPont’s own modelling, has shown that Tyvek® 500 Xpert BioCircle™ achieves a minimum 58 percent reduction in climate change impacts. The high-density polyethylene (HDPE) used to make the fabric for Tyvek® 500 Xpert BioCircle™ is attributed to 100 percent bio-circular feedstock manufactured in an ISCC-compliant fabric production process. DuPont’s Luxembourg facility, where the garment is made, has been ISCC certified since 2023.
“By adopting ISCC PLUS-certified feedstocks, DuPont can ensure full transparency and traceability from the point of origin to the final product,” said Begriche. This certification verifies that the bio-circular materials we use are sustainably sourced and meet rigorous environmental and social criteria. It also supports a mass balance approach, allowing us to integrate renewable content into our existing production systems without compromising quality or performance3.”
Responsible protection
Tyvek® 500 Xpert BioCircle™ adds a new sustainable option to DuPont’s extensive range of Tyvek® 500 garments, designed to protect workers in various industries against a multitude of hazards, including a broad range of chemicals and harmful fine particles or fibers. It offers chemical, biological, and antistatic protection in a single garment. Exhibiting very low inward leakage, these limited-use coveralls feature an ergonomic design incorporating a zipper and flap fastening and stitched external seams, with elasticated wrists, ankles, and waist. An integrated hood, designed to fit a respirator, provides additional coverage, reinforcing protection against environmental hazards while maintaining wearer comfort. The breathable Tyvek® fabric and lightweight design ensure good air circulation and moisture permeability, combined with flexibility and ease of movement for excellent wearability.
Tyvek® 500 Xpert BioCircle™ is easily distinguishable by its chest label featuring a teal border and also carries an ISCC PLUS label on its packaging. The garment meets Category III Type 5-B and 6-B for chemical protective clothing and is certified to EN 14126 (barrier to infective agents), EN 1073-2 (protection against radioactive contamination), and features antistatic treatment (EN 1149-5) on both sides.
Where suitable facilities exist, used but non-contaminated Tyvek® 500 Xpert BioCircle™ garments can be recycled through the Tyvek® protective apparel recycling referral program4.
For more details about Tyvek® 500 Xpert BioCircle™, please visit: https://www.dupont.co.uk/personal-protection/tyvek-500-xpert-biorcircle.html
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