https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/computer-mouse-goes-premium-soft-touch?ind[]=21537
Based on earlier successful projects, the OEM design team turned to Avient for a selection of suitable thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs).
For the mouse feet, Avient formulated a special grade of LubriOne™ filled acetal as an improvement over the neat acetal found in traditional designs.
Together, the manufacturer and Avient settled on a final formulation that could utilize existing tooling, thereby avoiding additional costs.