Pouches and bags
We supply Tyvek® chevron pouches with Tyvek® on one side and film on the other. Choose PET/PE film as standard, or PA/PE nylon film for higher puncture resistance. The chevron seal starts the peel at the point of the V for a controlled opening and aseptic presentation, with a clean, low-particulate peel. Compatible with EtO, gamma, and e-beam. Sourced from qualified manufacturers in North America and Europe.
Key specifications
Tyvek® chevron pouches specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Porous side | Tyvek® 1073B |
| Film side | PET/PE 12/50 µm (standard), or PA/PE (nylon) for higher puncture resistancePA/PE gauge quoted per project. |
| Seal | Chevron (V-shaped) seal for a controlled peel and aseptic presentation |
| Seal width | 0.31 in (8 mm) |
| Sizes | Standard 3 × 5 in to 16 × 24 in (inside dimensions); custom beyond (Standard 75 × 125 mm to 400 × 600 mm (inside dimensions); custom beyond) |
| Peel | Clean, low-particulate peel |
| Format | Pre-made pouches, supplied as eaches |
| Options | Custom sizes, printing and seal options |
| Sterilization | EtO, gamma, e-beamSteam: not recommended, because of the PE sealant. |
Need a value that isn't listed? Ask us and we'll confirm it for your application.
What it's for
A chevron pouch is a pre-made pouch with a V-shaped seal at the opening end. The point of the V is where the peel starts, so the pouch opens with little effort and peels back in a controlled line. The user peels the two webs apart from the point and presents the device aseptically.
Tyvek® is the porous side. It lets sterilant gas in for EtO and acts as a barrier to microorganisms. The film side lets you see the device. The pouches are also compatible with gamma and e-beam.
Tyvek® peels cleanly with low particulate, which makes these pouches a common choice for needles, syringes, catheters, and small instruments.
Typical applications include
Options
Sterilization
| Product | EtO | Gamma | E-beam | Steam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pouches and bags | ||||
| Tyvek® chevron pouches | Compatible | Compatible | Compatible | Not recommended1 |
Legend
Compatibility depends on grade, coating, and your process. Validate in your own sterilization cycle.
Ordering
Share the format, size, weight or film, and how you seal and sterilize. If the material is already validated, send the spec or part number and we'll quote exactly that, or tell you plainly that we can't.
We source samples from qualified manufacturers and quote per project.
Order it alongside your die-cut lids and cards. We receive and check it in Kensington and ship it with your other parts, and CleanCut handles any delivery or quality issue.
FAQ
Tyvek® chevron pouches have Tyvek on one side and film on the other:
The chevron is a V-shaped seal at the opening end. The peel starts at the point, which lowers the force needed to start the peel and makes it easier to present the device aseptically. The Tyvek® side gives a clean, low-particulate peel.
Tyvek® chevron pouches are compatible with EtO, gamma and e-beam. Polyethylene softens at steam temperatures, so steam is not recommended. Compatibility depends on grade, coating, and your process. Validate in your own sterilization cycle.
Typical applications include needles, syringes, catheters and small instruments. For devices that need support inside the pouch, add one of our HDPE mounting cards (also called insert cards), cut in our cleanroom.
Yes. Custom sizes, printing and seal options are available, quoted per project. Tyvek® chevron pouches are sourced from qualified manufacturers in North America and Europe and supplied by CleanCut. We confirm each manufacturer's certification (standard, registrar and expiry) in writing as part of your supplier qualification. Each lot ships with our certificate of conformance, which records the manufacturer's lot number.
Request samples on the quote form. Give us the inside dimensions, the film you prefer, your device and your sterilization method. We will come back with questions and a sample plan.
Related
Rigid HDPE cards, 10–35 mil (0.25–0.89 mm), die-cut in our cleanroom to hold and protect devices in chevron pouches and rigid trays.
Chevron pouches in medical paper and PET/PE film, with a good print surface, usually at a lower cost than Tyvek® pouches.
PA/Alu/PE foil chevron pouches with a near-total barrier to oxygen, moisture, and light, for sensitive devices, diagnostics, and reagents.
Start a project
Yours or your customer's, or a sketch if there's no spec yet. We'll reply within one business day with questions, then a quote and a sample plan.