Bradvek
Encyclopedia
Bradvek was a form of Tyvek
polymer
, produced by Du Pont. It was used for printing one of the first polymer banknotes in 1983 for the Isle of Man
by the American Banknote Company.
Tyvek
Tyvek is a brand of flashspun high-density polyethylene fibers, a synthetic material; the name is a registered trademark of DuPont. The material is very strong; it is difficult to tear but can easily be cut with scissors or a knife...
polymer
Polymer
A polymer is a large molecule composed of repeating structural units. These subunits are typically connected by covalent chemical bonds...
, produced by Du Pont. It was used for printing one of the first polymer banknotes in 1983 for the Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
by the American Banknote Company.