Dycem Contamination Control

10/03/2026

In the 1960s, our founder David Cecil Mills discovered a polymer that could hold photographic film perfectly still under a microscope.

That discovery turned into something bigger.

By 1966, Dycem was founded, and the same high-tack polymer that stabilized film would eventually help control contamination in some of the world’s most critical environments.

From laboratories and pharmaceutical facilities to food production and data centers, Dycem products help control contamination carried on foot and wheeled traffic.

60 years later, the mission remains the same: Protect critical environments from the floor up.

02/03/2026

We all have to start somewhere!

Long before the strategy calls, site surveys, forecasts, and follow ups, we were just kids with big personalities and even bigger expressions.

Thank you to the team members who were good sports and shared their baby photos so we could have a little fun!

25/02/2026

Join Dycem at MIT tomorrow for the BVS Biotech Vendor Product Show!

Chat with Danae Crumb your local Dycem Contamination Control Specialist, and learn more about floor-level contamination control in biotech and research environments.

Stop by to discuss how controlling contamination at entry points can support cleaner labs, protect sensitive processes, and reduce downstream risk. Samples, literature and socks will be available, and lunch will be served to all attendees.

📍 MIT Biology Building 68
📅 February 26, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

We look forward to connecting with you!

24/02/2026

We’re at ISPE CASA today 👋

If you’re at the show, stop by booth #338 and see Alun, Ale, and Morgan at the Dycem table. They’re talking floor-level contamination control, cleanroom best practices, and smarter alternatives to sticky mats.

And yes… the socks are here. 🧦

Come grab a pair and let’s talk about keeping your cleanroom cleaner at the floor level!

24/02/2026

We’re heading to MIT 🔬

Join Dycem at the BVS Biotech Vendor Product Show
📍 MIT – Biology Building 68 | Lobby | 31 Ames St
📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Stop by our table to grab samples, literature, and talk contamination control for your cleanroom or lab space. Whether you’re focused on GMP compliance, particle reduction, or upgrading from sticky mats, we’d love to connect.

There’s lunch for attendees, a raffle for gift cards… and of course, socks, if the snow holds out ❄️🧦

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/MIT02-26-26

See you in Cambridge!

18/02/2026

Why should you re-think sticky mats in your facility?

Sticky peel-off mats come with a range of risks to be aware of, including:

1️⃣ Only 27% effective (Clibbon, 2002)
2️⃣ Particle redistribution (particles are released back into the air during the peel-off process)
3️⃣ Tear-prone and trip hazards
4️⃣ Often get caught on wheeled traffic
5️⃣ Size, they are often not big enough to effectively decontaminate shoes and wheels

Familiar with these issues? Dycem offers a more reliable solution:

✅ Up to 99.9% effectiveness
✅ Antimicrobial protection
✅ Long-lasting performance (3-5 years)
✅ Easy to clean
✅ Professional appearance

Experience the material for yourself, get your free sample today 👉 https://bit.ly/4c1jznf

17/02/2026

When operators gown up, they inevitably release particles into the air. Fibres from clothing, skin cells, and microscopic debris are disturbed by movement and become airborne during changing and donning procedures. As these particles settle, they can migrate into controlled environments if not effectively managed. ❌

This is where Dycem plays a critical role ❕

As particles fall, they are drawn to Dycem’s smooth polymer surface by van der Waals forces and securely retained, preventing them from being redistributed by foot traffic or airflow and entering the cleanroom.

To reduce particle release during gowning:

✔ Move slowly and deliberately
✔ Follow correct gowning technique
✔ Wear low-lint cleanroom garments
✔ Minimise talking and unnecessary movement
✔ Maintain proper airflow and filtration

Combined with good gowning discipline, Dycem strengthens contamination control at a critical transition point ✅

16/02/2026

We’re excited to be exhibiting at Clean Lab 2026 in Milan on 4 March.

Clean Lab brings together pharmaceutical professionals, regulators, and technology experts to explore compliance, contamination control strategies, and emerging technologies shaping sterile manufacturing.

Join us to discuss smarter contamination control and how Dycem supports clean, compliant environments.

👉 https://bit.ly/4rwflsw

12/02/2026

Join Dycem at MIT for the BVS Biotech Vendor Product Show.

Chat with Danae Crumb, your local Dycem Contamination Control Specialist, and learn more about floor-level contamination control in biotech and research environments.

Stop by to discuss how controlling contamination at entry points can support cleaner labs, protect sensitive processes, and reduce downstream risk. Samples and literature will be available, and lunch will be served to all attendees.

📍 MIT Biology Building 68
📅 February 26, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

We look forward to connecting.

09/02/2026

We’re live at Advanced Therapies Week in San Diego.

Join Shanelle at Booth 464 to talk floor-level contamination control for advanced therapy, cell and gene manufacturing, and regulated clean environments.

If you’re on the show floor today, stop by to say hello, ask questions, grab a sample, and yes… the socks are here.

📍 San Diego Convention Center
📅 February 9–12, 2026

05/02/2026

Ever wonder how Dycem is installed?

We’ve been capturing real Dycem installations in timelapse across training facilities, biotech organizations, and controlled environments. From main entrances to gowning rooms, these installs show how floor-level contamination control is integrated into real workflows with minimal disruption.

Our installers make it look easy, but every placement is intentional and designed to reduce contamination risk at the source.

If you are rethinking how contamination enters your facility, this behind-the-scenes look is worth watching.

Watch the install playlist 👉 https://bit.ly/3Zjgyau

05/02/2026

Exciting news! Dycem will be exhibiting at PDA Ireland: Sustainability in Manufacturing and Supply 🌱

📆 25 February, 2026
📍 Castleknock Hotel, Dublin

Join us to explore how our reusable contamination control solutions support sustainability goals and elevate contamination management in the pharmaceutical industry.

📅 Learn more & register: https://bit.ly/46aeW6P

The theme is Sustainability in Manufacturing and Supply within the (bio)pharmaceutical industry