https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/reSound BIO TPE -Underwire-case study snapshot.pdf
FAMOUS UNDERWEAR BRAND U N D E R W I R E • Formulated a 40% bio-derived material to help meet customer’s sustainable goals with good rigidity and supporting strength • Improved comfort and softness compared to a normal steel underwire design • Passed ISO 105-X18 textile test with good chemical resistance, durability, and wash fastness Customized reSound™ BIO TPE WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION COMFORT + BIO DERIVED CONTENT • Easy to process • Comply with skin touch regulations • Pass the washability test at 40℃ for 25 cycles • Heat resistance for 180℃ / 20-second hot press KEY REQUIREMENTS Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Versollan TPE-Compression Controller - Case study snapshot.pdf
AVIENT SOLUTION MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER C O M P R E S S I O N C O N T R O L L E R H O U S I N G G R I P • Good adhesion to PCTG • Comfortable grip combined with ergonomics • Medical regulation compliance • Provided a medical-grade TPE with excellent bonding to PCTG and good chemical resistance • Improved ergonomics and aesthetics with a soft- touch material • Met medical regulation compliance: FDA21 CFR 177.2600 • Delivered good colorability to ensure a stable esthetic KEY REQUIREMENTS OVERMOLDING + REGULATORY SUPPORT LEARN MORE Versollan Thermoplastic Elastomers Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/versalloy-xl-flexible-neck-for-lamp.pdf
HYDROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM BRAND F L E X I B L E N E C K F O R L A M P • High flow performance capabilities • Beautiful finish • Soft touch • Supported the development process, from initial design to product launch, to meet the needs of both the molder and OEM • Delivered a TPE solution that enabled a 22” flow line with a wall thickness of 0.225” • Provided technical support and shared process best practices to minimize cosmetic defects Versalloy™ XL Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Versaflex-Lip gloss tip brush-Application snapshot.pdf
COSMETIC PACKAGING OEM L I P G L O S S T I P B R U S H • Good chemical resistance • Shore 40A hardness at a 60-degree angle • Natural/transparent color • Can be flocked • Delivered a formulation with good chemical resistance to oil in long-term environments • Provided an easy-to-mold TPE and replaced TPU/TPEE with a better soft touch feel • Offered good adhesion with an epoxy resin glue with no impact on the flocking process Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Cesa_ Fiber Additives-fabric mask-case study snapshot.pdf
FABRIC MASK MANUFACTURER P P N O N W O V E N M U L T I L A Y E R S • Meet regulatory requirements for the application • Provide technical support including specific color, processing and molding recommendations • Deliver a highly hydrophilic performance • Developed a compliant additives solution to meet necessary regulatory specifications • Provided technical expertise throughout the design and manufacturing process • Offered an effective solution to make it soft touch while hydrophilic Cesa Fiber Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Cesa_ Slip Additives-baby diaper -Case Study Snapshot-CNSHA3OLH90098.pdf
AVIENT SOLUTION SOFT TOUCH + HIGH CONCENTRATED LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/portable-speakers-bulletin-selector-guide-2020.pdf
Versaflex™ TPE PORTABLE SPEAKER SOLUTIONS WATER AND DUST PROTECTION, DURABLE LOOK AND FEEL Versaflex™ CE 3120-40 Versaflex™ CE 3620 Versaflex™ CE 3115 Versaflex™ CE 3120-80 Application Gaskets Skins Skins Skins Product Aesthetics Tacky Translucent 42A Silky feel Natural 65A Silky feel Natural 65A Silky feel Natural 80A Special Characteristics Low compression set Low compression set High flow Abrasion resistance High strength Improved scratch/ mar, UV and abrasion Overmolding Polycarbonate ABS Copolyester Polycarbonate ABS Copolyester Polycarbonate ABS Copolyester Polycarbonate ABS Copolyester HOW VERSAFLEX TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN PORTABLE SPEAKERS APPLICATIONS GASKETS Water and Dust Protection - Tight housing seals with no leakage over time Reduced Manufacturing Costs - Eliminates sourcing and assembly steps required of O-rings by overmolding directly onto the substrate; strong adhesion to PC & ABS - Faster cycle times than silicone or TPU Design Freedom - Injection molding TPEs in gaskets enables complex designs in which simple O-rings would be challenging to assemble SPEAKER SKINS Durable Look and Feel - Silky feel soft touch - Long lasting aesthetics with abrasion and UV resistance Reduced Manufacturing Costs - Eliminates sourcing and assembly steps required of silicone skins by overmolding directly onto the substrate; strong adhesion to PC & ABS - Faster cycle times than silicone or TPU Design Freedom - Overmolding TPE removes the need for mechanical interlocks and primers to get silicone materials to adhere to substrates To learn more about Versaflex TPEs for portable speakers, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-06/Cesa Anti-phenolic Yellowing Additive-TPEE TPU Film for Apperal and Shoes-case study snapshot.pdf
TPEE/TPU FILM MANUFACTURER T P E E / T P U F I L M F O R A P P A R E L A N D S H O E S • Avoid phenolic yellowing effect after a certain time of storage • Offer an anti-phenolic yellowing solution, which can be applied on light color or translucent film for fabric • Maintain the soft touch of the original TPEE / TPU film • Contributed to final products, ensuring the film passed grade 4 of the yellowing standard (ISOx18 2007) • Provided good transparency on 0.04- 0.05mm film • Offered long-lasting protection without the need for additional post-processing Cesa Anti-phenolic Yellowing Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/hiviz-recoil-pad-case-study.pdf
On one hand, soft materials can reduce shoulder impact, but it’s tough to find a material that provides plenty of comfort while also resisting material breakdown.
After reviewing the requirements, the Avient-HIVIZ team worked to find the right balance of soft-touch feel, recoil reduction and durability that serious enthusiasts value.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/heighten-automotive-interior-aesthetics-and-appeal
Add a material that’s soft to the touch, colorable and durable.