Source of Tyvek?

Troutnut	January 28th, 2007, 12:23 pm
Administrator Bellevue, WA Posts: 2737	I'm anxious to try out some of the Tyvek fly patterns in Gonzo's book, so I've kept an eye out for Tyvek for the last few months and haven't found a source. They have it at the hardware store in rolls costing around $60 for enough Tyvek to tie about 100 million flies. I see it all the time on construction sites, but I don't want to poke around there cutting little pieces off somebody's house. Anyone know of a cheap and easy way to find it?
	Jason Neuswanger, Ph.D. Troutnut and salmonid ecologist

Martinlf	January 28th, 2007, 2:35 pm
Moderator Palmyra PA Posts: 3233	Mailing envelopes. Check the post office, Staples, Office Depot etc. to find some. I get things mailed to me in it from time to time, and always save the envelopes. If you don't find any, send me a PM and I'll arrange to send you a sheet. A little goes a long way unless you're tying up a storm.
	"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'" --Fred Chappell

MisterChubb	February 23rd, 2007, 7:43 pm
Posts: 1	Tyvek is made by dupont. You can order free samples of Tyvek. They send you 5-6 large envelope examples which will last you a long time. Search on Google for "Dupont Tyvek" Hope that helps.

Troutnut	February 23rd, 2007, 8:55 pm
Administrator Bellevue, WA Posts: 2737	I ended up buying some envelopes at Staples. Good stuff!
	Jason Neuswanger, Ph.D. Troutnut and salmonid ecologist

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