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Choose a sterile barrier material in five questions.

Answer what you know about the device and your process. The list re-ranks as you go, with the reason for each match. It is a starting point for a conversation, not a validation.

Material selector

1. Format needed
2. Device profile
3. Sterilization method
4. Barrier need
5. Latex-free requirement
  1. 01Coated Tyvek® die-cut lidsCut in our cleanroom

    Heat-seal coated Tyvek® 1073B lids, die-cut in our ISO Class 8 cleanroom, with a coating matched to your PETG, PVC, HDPE, HIPS, or PP tray.

  2. 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.

  3. Flexible HDPE/LDPE film parts, 28–60 µm (≈1.1–2.4 mil), die-cut in our cleanroom: liners, protective layers, and interleaves.

  4. 04Uncoated Tyvek® sheetsCut in our cleanroom

    Uncoated Tyvek® sheets cut to custom shapes with rounded corners, up to 30 × 30 in (762 × 762 mm). No minimum order.

  5. 05Coated Tyvek® rollstockSupplied by CleanCut

    Heat-seal coated Tyvek® rollstock, 2FS at 71 gsm and 1073B at 86 gsm with coating, for tray lidding, blister lidding, and pouch stock.

  6. 100% cellulose medical-grade sterilization paper, 60 and 70 gsm (37 and 43 lb), with grades for steam, EtO, and gamma.

  7. 07Coated medical-grade paperSupplied by CleanCut

    Heat-seal coated medical-grade paper in 60, 70, and 100 gsm, with grid, allover, or pattern coatings for a clean peel with minimal fiber tear.

  8. 08Latex-free cold-seal paperSupplied by CleanCut

    40 gsm (25 lb) paper with a latex-free cohesive cold-seal coating that seals without heat. Suited to gloves, dressings, and syringes.

  9. 09HDPE/LDPE film rollstockSupplied by CleanCut

    Medical-grade HDPE/LDPE film rollstock, 28–60 µm (≈1.1–2.4 mil), for pouch and bag making, form-fill-seal webs, and liners.

  10. 10Tyvek® chevron pouchesSupplied by CleanCut

    Pre-made chevron pouches with Tyvek® on one side and PET/PE or PA/PE film on the other, for a clean, controlled peel and aseptic presentation.

  11. 11Paper chevron pouchesSupplied by CleanCut

    Chevron pouches in medical paper and PET/PE film, with a good print surface, usually at a lower cost than Tyvek® pouches.

  12. 12Foil chevron pouchesSupplied by CleanCut

    PA/Alu/PE foil chevron pouches with a near-total barrier to oxygen, moisture, and light, for sensitive devices, diagnostics, and reagents.

  13. 13Header bagsSupplied by CleanCut

    100 µm (≈4 mil) LDPE bags with a porous Tyvek® header for sterilant exchange. Heavy-duty gauge for bulky or heavy devices and kits.

Not sure? Ask our team

Compatibility depends on grade, coating, and your process. Validate in your own sterilization cycle.

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Send the device, tray or pouch, and sterilization method. Our team will reply with a recommendation.