GLS 372-066 NATURAL GLS 150-140-4 TROP RED GLS 360-061 RED HOT METALLIC

GLS 358-052 NATURAL GLS 372-180 WHITE GLS 360-089 BLUE

VICTORINOX S W I S S S O L D I E R ’ S K N I F E Transition from metal to polymer handle that would be more ergonomic and provide: • Scratch and chemical resistance • Impact resistance and durability • A grippy, soft-touch feel • Collaborated with the customer to fully understand and meet their design challenges and goals • Used design and material expertise to develop a customized two-material solution that met all key requirements • Enabled the customer to produce a new, innovative product appealing to its consumers Bergamid™ nylon copolymer overmolded with GLS™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

GLS™ TPEs - Injection Molding Guide GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide GLS™ TPEs for soft touch packaging solutions

GLS produces standard products ranging in hardness from 3 Shore A (softest) to 95 Shore A (hardest). GLS reports hardness values utilizing the 10 second reading.

GLS TPEs are generally non-abrasive and non-corrosive. An EDM finish is acceptable for most GLS TPE formulations. Hot sprue bushings and extended nozzles may be used with GLS TPEs.

GLS 346-096 NATURAL GLS 381-119 NATURAL GLS 345-052 LIGHT BLUE

GLS 274-174 LL (WHITE) GLS 274-174 NAT OB GLS 274-174 WHITE

GLS 378-032B NATURAL GLS 419-110 YELLOW BASE GLS 137-093 (HL-5 BLUE) EU

The tub features a custom overmolded GLS Versaflex™ thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and non-toxic PolyOne OnColor™ colorants. In addition, Karibu chose PolyOne’s non-toxic OnColor™ colorants, which are customizable and compatible with the GLS TPE material.   Karibu selected our TPE and colorants because they are superior to conventional products,” said Michelle Hearn, director of marketing for PolyOne GLS.