Infant & Child Products
When it comes to infants and children, there isn’t any room to compromise. On materials, on safety, on anything.
We can bring you technologies that will stand up to teething and germs. If you need colors and surfaces that will appeal to picky toddlers, or sustainable products that will please even the most environmentally conscious of parents, you can count on us too. We can also help accelerate the design process, making sure the materials you select work to the best of their ability. Because the smallest consumers deserve the very best.
Applications
- Strollers
- Car seats
- Infant and child gear
- Feeding and diapering
- Games and toys
- Outdoor play
- Child vehicles
Technologies
| Polymer Colorants |
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| OnColor BIO Colorants |
| OnColor™ Edgeglo™ Colorants |
| OnColor™ FX™ Special Effect Colorants |
| OnColor™ NiteBrite™ Glow In The Dark Colorants |
| NAME | CATEGORY | DESCRIPTION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airgun Bullet Casing | Application Snapshot | Delivered a high-impact nylon formulation with equal performance and 80% less weight | View |
| Alternatives to Nylon 6,6 - Brochure | Brochure | Learn about possible material alternatives to nylon 6,6 in response to current shortages | View |
| Antimicrobial Phone Case | Application Snapshot | Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 enhanced solution that included antimicrobial properties and stain resistance | View |
| Aqueous Battery Gasket | Application Snapshot | Dynaflex™ TPE delivered excellent sealing plus chemical resistance for demanding energy storage application | View |
| Archery CAM Module | Application Snapshot | Nymax™ PIR enhances durability in archery CAM module | View |
| ATV Cargo Rack - Case Study | Case Study | Form meets function with new ATV cargo rack materials with Versalloy™ solution | View |
| Automotive Solutions Brochure - Industry Overview | Industry Bulletin/Overview | Automotive Solutions - Colorants, Additives, Advanced Composites, Engineered Polymers, Elastomers, Vinyl, Polyolefins | View |
| Bergamid™ Laser Welding Solutions (Chinese) | Brochures & Product Information | Bergamid™ Laser Welding Solutions help customers produce high-performance parts with durable welds and smooth surfaces (Chinese language version) | View |
| Bergamid™ Laser Welding Solutions (English) | Brochures & Product Information | Bergamid™ Laser Welding Solutions help customers produce high-performance parts with durable welds and smooth surfaces (English language version) | View |
| Chair Lumbar Support | Application Snapshot | Dynaflex™ TPE delivers the right support, look and feel for leading seating manufacturer's lumbar support | View |
| Challenges of In-House Plastisol Production | Product Bulletin | Considerations for producing plastisol in-house | View |
| Chemically Compatible TPEs for Cosmetic Packaging - Application Bulletin | Application Bulletin | Learn how Avient’s chemically compatible Versaflex™ PKG thermoplastic elastomers provide a wide range of tactile finishes and surface textures | View |
| Clip & Lock Closure for Food Containers | Application Snapshot | Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer improves performance and meets food compliance regulations for clip and lock closure | View |
| Closed System Drug Transfer Device | Application Snapshot | Custom Versalloy™ HC 9220-90 formulation provides regulatory compliance for drug transfer device | View |
| Coffee Machine Seal | Application Snapshot | Custom Versaflex™ formulation with excellent peel force performance to meet the sealing requirements | View |
| Color and Additives Solutions Overview | BU Overview | Colorant and additives overview and capabilities | View |
| Color Trends in Packaging | Brochure | Color & Insights report: 2019 | View |
| Color Trends in Pet Products | Brochure | Color & Insights Report: January 2022 | View |
| Compound Bow Grip | Application Snapshot | Nymax™ nylon substrate and Versaflex™ TPE overmold combine to deliver structural integrity and comfort for archery OEM | View |
| Computer Mouse - Case Study | Case Study | Versaflex™ TPE used to create ergonomic computer mouse with soft-touch qualities | View |
| Contact Lens Container - Case Study | Case Study | Custom Versaflex™ formulation enhances contact lens container manufacturing productivity | View |
| CORE™ Vinyl Plastisols - Product Bulletin | Product Bulletin | Product description, key characteristics, markets and applications | View |
| Cosmetic Dropper | Application Snapshot | Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers improved chemical resistance for cosmetic droppers | View |
| Cover of Air Cushion Powder Compact | Application Snapshot | Delivered chemically resistant material with excellent sealing properties and good resilience to achieve requested performance | View |
| Customized Versaflex™ TPE for Resuscitator Bag | Application Snapshot | Customized Versaflex™ TPE delivered process improvement and met customer's request for a vinyl alternative without sacrificing performance | View |
| Diastimeter Cover for Power Tool | Application Snapshot | Versaflex ™OM Thermoplastic Elastomer provided a formulation with better wear resistance and met anti-static standard surface resistivity | View |
| Disc Golf Discs | Application Snapshot | Dynaflex™ TPEs provided a versatile material for achieving multiple disc capabilities, colors and features | View |
| Disposable Syringe Tip Cap | Application Snapshot | Increased process efficiency and formulated a solution that met rigorous medical application requirements | View |
| Durability for Cooler Feet and Wagon Wheel Tread | Application Snapshot | Dynaflex™ G provides durability and UV stability for cooler feet and wagon wheel tread | View |
| Dynaflex™ G2711 Thermoplastic Elastomer Face Mask | Application Snapshot | Dynaflex™ G2711 Thermoplastic Elastomer provides biocompatibility and soft touch for face mask ventilation valve | View |
| Electric Hair Clippers | Application Snapshot | Provided color matching expertise to match glass fiber reinforced formulation to specific customer requirement | View |
| Engineered Materials for EV Batteries | Infographic | Discover engineered polymers to advance battery design and performance | View |
| Ergonomic Design Guide | Design Guide | Take a closer look at ergonomic grip design considerations for improving interactions with handheld devices | View |
| Fishing Tool Grip | Application Snapshot | Avient Design services and a custom Versaflex™ wet grip TPE combine to deliver an optimized and aesthetically differentiated fishing tool for outdoor gear OEM | View |
| Flexible Neck for Hydroponic Lamp | Application Snapshot | Versalloy™ XL provides high flow and beautiful aesthetic finish to flexible neck for hydroponic lamp | View |
| Footwear Insert | Application Snapshot | Customized a formulation to achieve super soft gel performance without a tacky finish | View |
| GLS™ TPE Infant Care Solutions Guide - Product Selection Guide (Chinese) | Product Selection Guide | Ideal TPEs for safe, durable and regulatory compliant applications like pacifiers, bottles and bathtubs (Chinese language version) | View |
| GLS™ TPE Infant Care Solutions Guide - Product Selection Guide (English) | Product Selection Guide | Ideal TPEs for safe, durable and regulatory compliant applications like pacifiers, bottles and bathtubs (English language version) | View |
| GLS™ TPE Soft-Touch Grips Indoor - Application Bulletin | Application Bulletin | Value information and price comparison of GLS™ TPE soft-touch grips for indoor applications | View |
| GLS™ TPE Soft-Touch Grips Outdoor - Application Bulletin | Application Bulletin | Value information and price comparison of GLS™ TPE soft-touch grips for outdoor applications | View |
| GLS™ TPEs - Injection Molding Guide | Design Guide | Guide to part design, mold design, hot runner systems, overmolding, machine selection, material handling and preparation, processing conditions and troubleshooting for GLS™ solutions | View |
| GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide | Design Guide | Guide to overmolding material selection, part and mold design, material handling and preparation, TPE injection molding, processing, maximizing adhesion and troubleshooting for GLS™ TPEs | View |
| GLS™ TPEs Packaging Selection Guide - Product Selection Guide | Product Selection Guide | GLS™ TPEs for soft touch packaging solutions | View |
| GLS™ Versaflex™ PF - Technical Bulletin | Technical Bulletin | Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films | View |
| GLS™ Versaflex™ PF - Technical Bulletin (Chinese) | Technical Bulletin | Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films (Chinese language version) | View |
| GLS™ Versaflex™ TPEs for Packaging - Product Selection Guide | Product Selection Guide | Chemical resistant solutions for cosmetic, personal care and household packaging | View |
| Gravi-Tech Density Modified Formulations - Design Guide for Luxury Closures | Design Guide | How Gravi-Tech makes the difference for packaging closures in the luxury cosmetics and spirits markets | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ - Product Bulletin (Chinese) | Product Bulletin | Product description, value solution, characteristics, markets and end-use applications (Chinese language version) | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ - Product Bulletin (English) | Product Bulletin | Product description, value solution, characteristics, markets and end-use applications (English language version) | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations - Design Guide | Design Guide | Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are high density materials developed as thermoplastic-based alternatives to lead and other traditional metals | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations and Versaflex™ TPEs for Cosmetics Packaging | Webinars & Videos | Enhance your cosmetic packaging with Gravi-Tech and Versaflex solutions | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations and Versaflex™ TPEs for Cosmetics Packaging (Chinese) | Webinars & Videos | Enhance your cosmetic packaging with Gravi-Tech and Versaflex solutions (Chinese language version) | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations Extended Version | Processing Guides | Injection molding parameters and troubleshooting recommendations for Gravi-Tech™ | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations Extended Version (Chinese) | Processing Guides | Injection molding parameters and troubleshooting recommendations for Gravi-Tech™ (Chinese language version) | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations for Luxury Cosmetics and Spirits Packaging | Application Bulletin | Add weight and aesthetics to your luxury packaging closure designs with density modified formulations | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ E2 Meat Box | Application Snapshot | Gravi-Tech™ formulations enable magnetic detection and color matching for E2 meat box. | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Knife Handle - Case Study | Application Snapshot | Gravi-Tech™ replaces aluminum in premium kitchen knife handle | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Luxury Closure (English & Spanish) | Application Snapshot | Gravi-Tech™ replaces metal and maintains a high quality look and feel for luxury closure (English & Spanish language version) | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Luxury Closure (English) | Application Snapshot | Gravi-Tech™ replaces metal and maintains a high quality look and feel for luxury closure (English language version) | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Luxury Closure (Spanish) | Application Snapshot | Gravi-Tech™ replaces metal and maintains a high quality look and feel for luxury closure (Spanish language version) | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Perfume Cap | Application Snapshot | Gravi-tech density modified formulations provide metallic finish in perfume cap | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Portable Speaker Component | Application Snapshot | Gravi-Tech™ solution replaces metal, providing greater design freedom for portable speaker component | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Tequila Bottle Closure | Application Snapshot | Gravi-tech density modified formulations simplify processing of bottle closure | View |
| Haptics and Vibration Damping for Power Tool Handle | Application Snapshot | Versaflex OM 6258 improves haptics and vibration damping for power tool handle | View |
| HIVIZ® Shooting Systems Recoil Pad | Application Snapshot | Custom GLS™ TPE enhances user comfort and durability in recoil pad | View |
| Hoyt VITALPOINT Grip - Case Study | Case Study | Learn how Versaflex™ Soft-Touch Thermoplastic Elastomers enhanced accuracy and comfort while maintaining grip design for archery bow | View |
| Improved Comfort and Aesthetics for CPAP Tube | Application Snapshot | Versaflex™ CL2250 improved comfort and aesthetics to CPAP tubing | View |
| Knee Brace | Application Snapshot | Dynaflex™ TPE offered material that passed required FDA regulations and provided ultra soft tactile finish to knee brace | View |
| Lightweight and Kink Resistant Garden Hose | Application Snapshot | Customized Versaflex™ TPE enables lightweighting and improves kink resistance and performance | View |
| Lip Gloss Tip Brush | Application Snapshot | Delivered a formulation with good chemical resistance to oil in long-term environments and provided an easy-to-mold TPE and replaced TPU/TPEE with a better soft touch feel | View |
| Lower Exterior Bumper | Application Snapshot | Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants and Additives give the metallic look without the paint for an exterior bumper | View |
| Luxury Spirit Cap | Application Snapshot | Customized Gravi-Tech™ formulation allowed electroplating to achieve weight, look and feel of metal | View |
| Luxury Toothbrush Base | Application Snapshot | Gravi-Tech™ replaces metal and maintains performance for luxury toothbrush base | View |
| MAM Learn to Drink™ Cup (English) | Application Snapshot | Versaflex™ FFC enhanced consumer appeal and met Europe's food contact regulations for Learn to Drink™ Cup (English language version) | View |
| MAM Learn to Drink™ Cup (Spanish) | Application Snapshot | Versaflex™ FFC enhanced consumer appeal and met Europe's food contact regulations for Learn to Drink™ Cup (Spanish language version) | View |
| Medical Hoses - Case Study | Case Study | Versalloy formulation boosts productivity for medical hose manufacturer | View |
| Microbial susceptibility of various polymers and evaluation of thermoplastic elastomers with antimicrobial additives | White Paper | Examine the technical details of our research study to test against microbial attack, including the efficacy of GLS™ TPES with antimicrobial additives | View |
| Nylon Solutions - Product Selection Guide (Chinese) | Product Selection Guide | Nylon (polyamide) solutions encompass both custom and standard grades from the prime Bergamid™ / Nymax™ portfolios and post-industrial recycled grades from the Nymax™ PIR portfolio | View |
| Nylon Solutions Engineered Thermoplastics (English) | Product Selection Guide | Nylon (polyamide) solutions encompass both custom and standard grades from the prime Bergamid™ / Nymax™ portfolios and post-industrial recycled grades from the Nymax™ PIR portfolio | View |
| Nymax™ and Nymax™ REC Formulations | Processing Guides | Injection molding parameters and troubleshooting recommendations for the the Nymax™ prime and Nymax™ REC recycled nylon materials | View |
| Nymax™ Motorcycle Trunk Application Snapshot | Application Snapshot | Nymax™ Glass and Mineral Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6 Formulation delivers service and performance for transportation OEM | View |
| OnColor™ Brilliant Metallics - Product Bulletin (Chinese) | Product Bulletin | Learn how OnColor Brilliant Metallic Colorants produce a striking look for polymer parts (Chinese language version) | View |
| OnColor™ Brilliant Metallics - Product Bulletin (English) | Product Bulletin | Learn how OnColor Brilliant Metallic Colorants produce a striking look for polymer parts (English language version) | View |
| Optical Clarity for Phone Case | Application Snapshot | Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 custom solution to enhance stain resistance and tensile strength | View |
| Overmolding and Stain Resistance Wireless Power Bank | Application Snapshot | Customized Versaflex™ CE grade provides an over molding solution with stain resistance for wireless power bank | View |
| Pallet Non-slip Strips | Application Snapshot | Read how technical expertise and broad TPE portfolio shortened the development timeline and delivered a durable performance | View |
| PET Bottle for Hair Care | Application Snapshot | OnColor™ Frost PET Effect delivered customized color and anti-UV combination for hair care bottle | View |
| Philips Avent Milk Bottle Seal (English) | Application Snapshot | Versaflex™ FFC2882-87 provided safe sealing performance for Philips Avent Milk Bottle (English language version) | View |
| Philips Avent Milk Bottle Seal (Spanish) | Application Snapshot | Versaflex™ FFC2882-87 provided safe sealing performance for Philips Avent Milk Bottle (Spanish language version) | View |
| Phthalate Facts - Brochure | Brochures & Product Information | Phthalates in plastics - knowing the facts | View |
| Plastic Piping System Flapper Valve - Case Study | Case Study | Gravi-Tech™ density modified formulations replaces brass in pipe valve | View |
| Playground Equipment | Application Snapshot | Provided vinyl coating solutions to protect against the effects of harsh weather, and to protect children from potential scrapes and scratches | View |
| Pocket Knife Handle | Application Snapshot | Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife | View |
| Pocket Knife Handle - Case Study | Case Study | Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife | View |
| Polyolefins – Aligning with Sustainability Goals | Brochure | Overview of ways to achieve sustainability using polyolefins | View |
| Premium Spirits Closures - Case Study (English) | Case Study | Distinguished Gravi-Tech™ high-density closures are focused on luxury perception as showcased in the spirits industry (English language version) | View |
| Premium Spirits Closures - Case Study (Spanish) | Case Study | Distinguished Gravi-Tech™ high-density closures are focused on luxury perception as showcased in the spirits industry | View |
| Protective Phone Case | Application Snapshot | Custom Nymax™ PA6 formulation provides toughness and chemical resistance for a more protective phone case | View |
| Recoil Pad for Rifle - Case Study | Case Study | Custom HIVIZ recoil pad materials deliver superior recoil reduction and exceptional durability to a high-end rifle manufacturer | View |
| Safety and Durability for Dog Toy | Application Snapshot | Versaflex™ provides safe, tear resistant material for dog toy | View |
| Sealing of Nebulizer Lid | Application Snapshot | Provided easy injection molding process and pass durability test with good wear resistance | View |
| Services Capabilities Overview | Brochures & Product Information | Discover the comprehensive technical services available through Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient to assist customers | View |
| Shock Absorbing Running Shoe | Application Snapshot | Customized TPE enhances shock absorption in running shoe | View |
| Slip Resistance Vacuum Cleaner Wheel | Application Snapshot | Versaflex™ provides colorability and slip resistance in vacuum cleaner wheel | View |
| Smart Materials™ for Mobile Phone Cases - eBook | eBook | Consider design trends, materials and processing options when designing your new phone case models. | View |
| Soft Foam Ammo for Toy | Application Snapshot | Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer developed a TPE solution with consistent quality that met tight durometer specifications and improved yield | View |
| Specialty Engineered Materials for Healthcare - Product Selection Guide | Product Selection Guide | View our portfolio on specialty engineered materials for healthcare | View |
| Specialty Engineered Materials for Healthcare - Product Selection Guide (Chinese) | Product Selection Guide | View our portfolio on specialty engineered materials for healthcare (Chinese language version) | View |
| Specialty Engineered Polymers for Telecommunication Applications | Webinars & Videos | Discover materials from Avient that can enable faster and more reliable communication, minimize signal loss and maximize connectivity, protect electronics from static build up and radio frequency interference. | View |
| Specialty Engineered Polymers for Telecommunication Applications (Chinese) | Webinars & Videos | Discover materials from Avient that can enable faster and more reliable communication, minimize signal loss and maximize connectivity, protect electronics from static build up and radio frequency interference (Chinese language version) | View |
| Spirit Bottle Cap Disk | Application Snapshot | Gravi-Tech™ formulation replaced metal and enabled PVD metallization for a luxury closure manufacturer | View |
| Spirit Bottle Caps | Application Snapshot | Gravi-Tech™ material delivered customized density and supported electroplating to give the look and feel of metal | View |
| Stat-Tech for ADAS Sensors and ECUs - Application Bulletin | Application Bulletin | Learn how Stat-Tech material makes the difference in automotive ADAS sensors, cameras and ECU housings | View |
| Stat-Tech™ Fire Alarm | Application Snapshot | Stat-Tech™ ST7400-8010 ESD Formulations improved electrical conductivity for fire alarm | View |
| Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative and Electrically Conductive Formulations | Processing Guides | Injection molding parameters, startup and shutdown, mold design and troubleshooting recommendations for Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative and Conductive Formulations | View |
| Thermoplastic Elastomers - North America Product Selection Guide | Product Selection Guide | Explore our product guide for innovative TPE solutions for thousands of applications | View |
| Thermoplastic Elastomers for Healthcare - Industry Bulletin | Industry Bulletin/Overview | Delivering specialized thermoplastic elastomer solutions for demanding healthcare applications | View |
| Tourniquet Band | Application Snapshot | Custom GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer replaced thermoset rubber for tourniquet band | View |
| TPEs for Anti-Vibration Feet - Application Bulletin | Application Bulletin | Reduce movement of top load washing machines with TPEs for anti-vibration feet | View |
| TPEs for Home Appliances - Product Bulletin | Product Bulletin | GLS TPEs are designed to help you stand out from your competitors with reduced appliance movement and noise | View |
| Understanding TPE Performance for Enabling 5G Technologies | White Papers & eBooks | Study of the effects of formulation and thickness on the dielectric, signal transparency properties of Versaflex TPEs | View |
| Vacuum Cleaner Gasket | Application Snapshot | Versaflex™ OM provides greater design and good sealing sealing properties for vacuum cleaner gasket | View |
| Versaflex CE Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs - Application Bulletin | Application Bulletin | Learn how blue jean stain resistant TPEs make the difference for white and light-colored phone cases | View |
| Versaflex CE Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs - Technical Bulletin | Technical Bulletin | Stain resistant TPEs for white or light-colored phone cases | View |
| Versaflex™ CE TPEs for 5G Transparency - Application Bulletin | Application Bulletin | Minimize signal loss to enable high-speed connectivity with Versaflex™ CE 3140 TPEs with 5G transparency for phone cases and 5G devices | View |
| Versaflex™ CE TPEs for 5G Transparency - Application Bulletin (Chinese) | Application Bulletin | Minimize signal loss to enable high-speed connectivity with Versaflex™ CE 3140 TPEs with 5G transparency for phone cases and 5G devices (Chinese language version) | View |
| Versaflex™ TPEs for Portable Speaker Solutions - Product Bulletin (English) | Product Bulletin | Versaflex™ TPEs for portable speakers as a gasket and overmold applications for water and dust protection (English language version) | View |
| Versaflex™ TPEs for Portable Speakers - Product Bulletin (Chinese) | Product Bulletin | Versaflex™ TPEs for portable speakers as a gasket and overmold applications for water and dust protection (Chinese language version) | View |
| Versaflex™ XP Wet Grip TPE - Product Bulletin | Product Bulletin | Versaflex™ XP 2850 wet grip TPE provides exceptional wet kinetic COF performance for enhanced grip in wet environments | View |
| Versalloy™ TPE Off-Road Vehicle Cargo Rack | Application Snapshot | Versalloy™ TPE increases design freedom for off-road vehicle cargo rack | View |
| Video Game Controller Grips - Case Study | Case Study | Glow-in-the-dark controller grips gain comfortable advantage with Versaflex™ OM | View |
| Waterproof Speaker Gasket | Application Snapshot | Versaflex™ CE 3120-40 easily prevented ingress of dust and water | View |
