Dycem is proud to celebrate its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of innovation, performance, and trust. Since 1966, Dycem has been dedicated to creating solutions that make cleanroom environments cleaner, safer, and more controlled.
Dycem was officially established in 1966. In its earliest application, the material was used to hold photographic film and components in precise alignment under microscopes. The polymer’s naturally tacky properties made it ideal for stabilising delicate materials without the need for adhesives, clamps, or mechanical fasteners. This early use highlighted Dycem’s ability to deliver control, stability, and repeatable performance in sensitive environments, principles that continue to guide product development today.
As Dycem’s materials were adopted in new settings, a new use case revealed an additional capability. The material demonstrated its ability to remove contaminants from footwear and retain them at the surface. This discovery marked Dycem’s entry into contamination control.
In 1978, Dycem pioneered early contamination control solutions, supporting the evolution of reusable contamination control mats that are now widely used across modern facilities worldwide. These developments helped shape best practices in cleanroom and controlled environment design and reinforced Dycem’s position as an innovator in the field.
Today, Dycem supports customers across pharmaceutical manufacturing, healthcare, food production, laboratories, data centres, and cleanrooms. From world-leading contamination control products that protect critical environments to its non-slip range that enhances safety and stability across healthcare and everyday settings, Dycem’s legacy is built on quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.
The 60-year milestone reflects not only the longevity of the business, but the trust built with customers, partners, and employees across generations. Dycem’s products are relied upon worldwide to reduce risk at the floor level while offering durable, reusable alternatives to disposable solutions, aligning performance with sustainability and responsible manufacturing.
Here’s to six decades of making a difference, and to the next 60 years of innovation and impact.
