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Condiment Packaging

Form Fill Seal Packaging for Condiments

As consumer tastes expand to include flavors from the cuisines of other cultures, the variety of condiments competing for consumer attention while on the shelf has grown exponentially. As the condiment market continues to diversify, the need to have distinctive packaging to stand out on the shelf will keep rising.

On-the-go eating is also driving the need for single serve condiment packaging. Brand owners are seeking efficiencies in production and are turning to custom barrier thermoformed packaging for Form-Fill-Seal applications.

Highlights

  • Barrier thermoform sheet for Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) applications
  • Custom barrier pre-formed thermoform containers designed to withstand the retort process
  • Liquid and masterbatch colorants to provide shelf appeal
  • O2 Scavengers that actively scavenging oxygen from sealed packages, increasing shelf life for O2 sensitive products
  • TPEs for slit valve dispensing applications fatty food contact regulatory qualification

Technologies
Resources
Technologies
NAME CATEGORY DESCRIPTION  
Antimicrobial Phone Case Application Snapshot Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 enhanced solution that included antimicrobial properties and stain resistance 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
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
ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ - Brochure Brochure Learn how ColorMatrix’s Amosorb™ and Amosorb™ SolO₂ provide advanced product protection extending the shelf life of oxygen sensitive beverages and foods packed in PET containers View
ColorMatrix™ Fiber Colorants - Product Bulletin (Chinese) Product Bulletin ColorMatrix™ Fiber Colorant Solutions combine advanced liquid color formulations with state-of-the-art, high-pressure metering equipment to enable late-stage injection of liquid color in polyester melt extrusion spin coloring processes. (Chinese language version) View
ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ SX - Product Bulletin (English) Product Bulletin Product description, value solution, key characteristics, target market, applications and technology benefits of ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ SX Light Blocking Additive for PET (English language version) View
ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ SX - Product Bulletin (Portuguese) Product Bulletin Product description, value solution, key characteristics, target market, applications and technology benefits of ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ SX Light Blocking Additive for PET (Portuguese language version) View
ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ SX - Product Bulletin (Spanish) Product Bulletin Product description, value solution, key characteristics, target market, applications and technology benefits of ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ SX Light Blocking Additive for PET (Spanish language version) View
ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ SX - Product Bulletin - Chinese Product Bulletin Product description, value solution, key characteristics, target market, applications and technology benefits of ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ SX Light Blocking Additive for PET (Chinese language version) View
ColorMatrix™ PET Packaging - Product Selection Guide (Portuguese) Product Selection Guide Brief overview of factors to consider when choosing PET as a packaging material and ColorMatrix™ product summary (Portugese language version) View
ColorMatrix™ PET Packaging - Product Selection Guide (Spanish) Product Selection Guide Brief overview of factors to consider when choosing PET as a packaging material and ColorMatrix™ product summary (Spanish language version) View
ColorMatrix™ Select - Product Bulletin Product Bulletin Rapid Color Prototyping Technology 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
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
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
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 and Versaflex™ TPEs for Cosmetics Packaging Webinars & Videos Enhance your cosmetic packaging with Gravi-Tech and Versaflex solutions 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
Impress™ High Gloss Colorants - Product Bulletin (Chinese) Product Bulletin Product description, value solution, key characteristics, target market, applications and technology components (Chinese language version) View
Improved Comfort and Aesthetics for CPAP Tube Application Snapshot Versaflex™ CL2250 improved comfort and aesthetics to CPAP tubing 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
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
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
OnColor™ Impress™ High Gloss Metallic Effect Colorants (English) Product Bulletin Product description, value solution, key characteristics, target market, applications and technology components (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
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
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
Pressure and Non-Pressure Pipes Application Snapshot Provided liquid colorant and dosing equipment for pipe manufacturer 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
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 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
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
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