Tyvek question

[medalist1901]

I found the tyvek coveralls online for like 7.00 each. I called the local refinnishing shop, and they sell them for like 13.00 each. My question is, how many times can you wear one, or are the one time use coveralls??? Thanks for any input... Bryan

 

[erikgreen]

Re: Tyvek question

They're "disposable" which means you can keep wearing them until they're too contaminated, sweaty, or full of holes to be useful. Depends a lot on how well you fit in 'em... I always seem to make a big rip in mine that I cover with duct tape.

You don't have to destroy them when you take them off or anything.

I'd recommend getting some of each suit and see what the differences are in size or fit. Cheap doesn't matter if you can't comfortably wear the stuff for a few hours.

Erik

 

[ondarvr]

Re: Tyvek question

If you're new to fiberglassing, then they last about half way through your first session, they gradually last longer as you gain experience.

 

[DJ]

Re: Tyvek question

If you're new to fiberglassing, then they last about half way through your first session, they gradually last longer as you gain experience.

Well put and VERY accurate.

 

[medalist1901]

Re: Tyvek question

well, turns out that my dad had 2 tyvek coveralls with the elastic bands and the hood in his garage, and another face mask with 10 set of cartrages. Man, nothing better than FREE!!!!

 

[oops!]

Re: Tyvek question

yup.....at 12-15 bucks a pop....i think youll find the duck tape trick to be a good one.....uasually the zippers fail first.

but when they tear.....use the tape.....ittl get you pretty far

 

[WizeOne]

Re: Tyvek question

.....uasually the zippers fail first.

Not in my world. The butt seam and down thru the inseam is the first to go for me. By all other considerations I have the right size but after I use up the case of them that I got on ebay, I will go up from XL to XXL.

 

[oops!]

Re: Tyvek question

Not in my world. The butt seam and down thru the inseam is the first to go for me.

hmmmm.....duct tape there could be a bit "stickey" uncomfortable at best