Protection on-board
September 1st 2007 The 22 specialists involved in
building Luna Rossa yachts for the
forthcoming America's Cup
selected DuPont Tyvek Classic
coveralls to help protect them from
potentially harmful substances. A
total of 5000 Tyvek Classic
garments were used.
Once the yacht's mould has
been produced, the specialists
handle various phases, such as
processing of the carbon, the fibre
used in building the hulls, applying
resin, surfacing, smoothing and
painting, all strictly by hand, which
is why people are particularly exposed to the spread of fine, dry
particles and possible sprays of
atomised materials.
Antonio Marrai, logistics and site
manager for the Luna Rossa
challenge 2007, says "It was
therefore absolutely necessary to
ensure the utmost protection in
terms of safety at work for all
operatives.
"To achieve this, they all chose
to wear Tyvek coveralls with
protective goggles, gloves and
respirator masks." More articles from Dupont Personal Protection LUX: | 
