https://www.avient.com/news/avient-develops-new-hardness-grades-high-performance-barricade-elastomers-portfolio
Developed in response to customer inquiries and application requirements in growing industrial and consumer markets, the new formulations satisfy high-temperature / low compression set performance needs at this broader durometer spectrum.
https://www.avient.com/news/premium-sporting-knife-manufacturer-relies-polyone’s-bergamid-nylon-extend-its-brand-message
Each sheath would need to reflect the high quality of the brand, sit comfortably on a user’s hip, and be durable enough to protect the knives, which could be in service for decades.
https://www.avient.com/news/cosmetic-packaging-reimagined-versaflex-pkg-thermoplastic-elastomers-polyone
To support design needs for cosmetic packaging, PolyOne’s chemically compatible Versaflex™ PKG TPEs enable brands to:
https://www.avient.com/idea/selecting-and-molding-high-performance-thermoplastics
Making things even more complicated, the natural shade of high-performance thermoplastics is yellow or brown, which needs to be counteracted in order to achieve blues and grays.
https://www.avient.com/news/new-polyone-oncolor-“shades-nature”-collection-revealed-fakuma-2018
In addition, the masterbatch can contain other performance and/or process-enhancing additives customized to specific needs.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-introduces-versaflex-tf-adhesive-tpes-textile-fabrics
This trend has created a need for functional and comfortable fabrics that are also visually appealing.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-new-resound-rec-thermoplastic-elastomers-recycled-content-pc/abs-overmolding
Avient is also working to extend the portfolio with customized grades to meet specific application needs like color, hardness, and required recycled content percentage.
https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-discretionary
You need to ensure your products function well, are safe, appeal to consumers, and manufacture efficiently.
https://www.avient.com/idea/rise-above-four-common-lightweighting-mistakes
Don’t wait too long to select materials: Engage with a polymer supplier early on in the design process to specify the exact material attributes you need.
https://www.avient.com/idea/four-ways-intensify-road-consumer-experience
Corrosion-resistant thermoset and thermoplastic composites stand up to the harshest environments without the need for paint or rustproofing