https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/Versaflex TF TPE Solutions for Textile Fabric Product Bulletin.pdf
Versaflex™ TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs)
for Textile Fabrics
As consumers are becoming more health-
conscious, there’s a steady increase in the demand
for functional, lightweight, and comfortable fitness
clothing that is also visually appealing.
These
solutions can support the strength and elasticity of
the fabric for superior shape recovery of up to 99%
after 300% elongation over 1 minute.
Versaflex TF Adhesive TPEs offer easy processing
and shaping, and can also be custom-colored
and cost-efficiently laser-cut.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_subtype=0&document_type=59&form_id=resource_filter_form&industry=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&product_family=0&product_name=0&page=17
Versaflex™ HC TPEs for IV Infusion Cap (English)
Trilliant™ HC Thermoplastics and Versaflex™ HC TPEs for Surgical Stapler (Chinese)
Trilliant™ HC Thermoplastics and Versaflex™ HC TPEs for Surgical Stapler (English)
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&page=17
Versaflex™ HC TPEs for IV Infusion Cap (English)
Trilliant™ HC Thermoplastics and Versaflex™ HC TPEs for Surgical Stapler (Chinese)
Trilliant™ HC Thermoplastics and Versaflex™ HC TPEs for Surgical Stapler (English)
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=17
Versaflex™ HC TPEs for IV Infusion Cap (English)
Trilliant™ HC Thermoplastics and Versaflex™ HC TPEs for Surgical Stapler (Chinese)
Trilliant™ HC Thermoplastics and Versaflex™ HC TPEs for Surgical Stapler (English)
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Innovation%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202014.pdf
Slide 1
PolyOne Corporation Page 1
PolyOne Innovation Day
InterContinental Hotel
New York, New York
May 29, 2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 2
Forward-Looking Statements
In this presentation, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Christopher Murphy
Vice President, Research and Development
Chief Innovation Officer
PolyOne Corporation Page 22
2 lbs Plastic
=
3 lbs aluminum
or
8 lbs steel
or
27 lbs glass
33% less material by weight
than aluminum
75% less material by weight
than steel
93% less material by weight
than glass
Requires 91% less energy
to recycle a pound of plastic
versus a pound of paper
Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry
Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development
PolyOne Corporation Page 23
Decreasing
Dependence on
Fossil Fuels
Globalizing
and Localizing
• Aging
population
• Longer life
expectancy
• Healthy living
• Aging in place
• Environmental
consciousness
• Alternative
energy
• Resource
efficiency
• Biotechnology
• Global
leader/local
expert with
customized
solutions
• Global OEMs
seeking one
standard of
service
everywhere
• Efficiency focus
• Reduced
size/weight
• Mass transit
• Alternative
materials
• Electric
vehicles
Protecting the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Alignment with Megatrends
PolyOne Corporation Page 24
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
$20
$53
2006 2013
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index
Progression*
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
14.3%
30.7%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
19.5%
43.0%
2006 2013
PolyOne Corporation Page 25
Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up &
Test Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase
1
Phase
2
Phase
3
Phase
4
Phase
5
4
11
5
10
6
9
3 4 2
15
9
1
10
4
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Number of Projects 25 14 19 17 18 93
Addressable Market
($ millions)
TBD TBD $800 $450 $450 $1,700
PolyOne Corporation Page 26
Recent Innovations
Aligned with Megatrends
in Key End Markets and
2015 Goals
Robert M.
VP / President
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
Versaflex™ VDT Thermoplastic Elastomers
Healthcare
Electrical & Electronics
Consumer
1) Anti-Counte rfe iting Solutions
John V.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-specialty-tpe-material-enables-oems-meet-skin-sensitivity-testing-requirements
Caption: Conceptual design for a “smart” watch incorporates Versaflex™ CE in the wrist band.
Michelle Maniscalco
Marketing Communications Manager, North America
PolyOne Corporation
+1 440-930-1988
michelle.maniscalco@avient.com
Sandy Wagner
Marketing Communications Manager
PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers
+1 815-385-8500
sandy.wagner@avient.com
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-helps-schneider-electric-satisfy-global-demand-affordable-sustainable-light-and-power
Versaflex TPE is ideally suited for the demanding environments in which Mobiya is used, providing an ideal combination of usability, durability, and aesthetics.”
Sandy Wagner
Marketing Communications Manager
PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers
+1 815-385-8500
sandy.wagner@avient.com
Michelle Maniscalco
Marketing Communications Manager, North America
PolyOne Corporation
+1 440-930-1988
michelle.maniscalco@avient.com
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Versaflex-Seat Belt Tether Cover-Case study Snapshot.pdf
LEADING EV
MANUFACTURER
S E A T B E L T T E T H E R C O V E R
• Good abrasion resistance
• Excellent weather resistance
• Nice flexibility and elasticity
• Offered a TPE that withstood mechanical
stress and friction, helping to prolong the
lifespan of the cover
• Delivered good resistance to various
environmental factors such as UV radiation,
moisture, and extreme temperatures
• Provided a solution easily processed and
molded using standard thermoplastic
processing techniques
Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
Slide 1: Leading EV manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Versaflex TPE Fitness band-case study snapshot_1202.pdf
GLOBAL FITNESS
BRAND
R E S I S T A N C E B A N D
• Soft material (25-30 Shore A durometer)
• Grippy feel
• Good colorability
• Compatible with injection molding
• Developed a custom-made TPE with
excellent rebound resilience, even after
45,000 stretches
• Replaced thermoset rubber with a
recyclable material
• Supported higher production efficiency to
reduce total cost
Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
Slide 1: Global fitness brand
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=43
Appliance Vibration Reduced by 80 Percent with Versaflex VDT™ from PolyOne
CLEVELAND – November 5, 2018 – PolyOne today announced that its specialty vibration damping Versaflex™ VDT TPEs are being selected by major appl