Since our highly successful TPE acquisition of GLS in 2008, we've continually invested in, globalized and grown in TPE innovation and its broad value-added uses," said  Patterson added, "The integration will be swift and seamless, as we leverage our existing TPE know-how, global reach, and commercial expertise to help our customers in new and innovative ways."

A small amount of propylene is added during the polymerization as an engineered defect to improve the processability. With PK, you can get engineered thermoplastic performance with an added benefit of a polyolefin carbon footprint.

Adding to their versatility, formulations can be designed using colors and specialty additives to meet specific needs.     For parts needing added distinction, special colorants allow laser marking of fluoropolymers, or specialized inks can be used for striping and printing.    

Adding capital costs to any product development project is never easy. But by adding a TPE grip to an outdoor product, the perceived value and selling price skyrockets. Either way, adding a grip to your outdoor gear gives consumers a more pleasing overall experience.

Adding a comfortable grip to these products is one way to provide this kind of valuable differentiation in any competitive space. Adding a TPE is an economical way to make an ordinary product stand out and create value for consumers. Research has shown that adding sensory enhancement and aesthetics to these products can attract buyers and can also justify a higher price point.

A small amount of propylene is added during the polymerization as an engineered defect to improve the processability. With PK, you can get engineered thermoplastic performance with an added benefit of a polyolefin carbon footprint.

Super Tough Nylon Formulations Added to Avient’s Recycled Content Portfolio   Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations: two new super tough PA6 and PA66 grades added to Avient’s recycled content portfolio, each containing post-industrial recycled content, resulting in up to 81% lower cradle-to-gate product carbon footprint than traditional alternatives made without recycled content, and will be presented during Avient’s technical seminar at NPE, “Exploring Sustainable Alternatives to Traditional Polyamides,” by Jeremy Gray, Application Development and Technical Service Engineer, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient, on May 9 at 11 a.m.

Another key discovery from the study: If colorant must be added to the base material to achieve the desired color, the addition of color concentrate can be low (around 2%). We leverage our polymer expertise and decades of experience to offer value adding, innovative and circular material solutions for key industries such as consumer products, energy, healthcare, infrastructure and mobility.

Flat or round profiles, or cored braids for added strength

Give your products an added layer of defense from microorganisms.