As it has for almost two decades, a group of color and social trend experts from around the world convened for five days to identify four global trends that can be expected to influence consumers’ response to color over the next few years. Forecast to be as important an innovation as the internet, it promises to open up a whole new world that accommodates different means of human interaction as well as a potential escape from reality. 

The first, Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulations, is based on recycled resin and/or filler from post-industrial recycled (PIR) and/or post-consumer recycled (PCR) sources. The second, Gravi-Tech™ BIO Bio-based Formulations, contains bio-based resin from renewable plant sources.

The new grade, Gravi-Tech REC GT5200-5089 C I natural, is based on up to 60% Social Plastic® polymer resin material from Plastic Bank, a social enterprise that collects and recycles ocean-bound plastic waste. Social Plastic®, sourced from Plastic Bank, aids in alleviating poverty in vulnerable communities by transforming collected plastic waste into a valuable resource.

Covert Protection: These are methods that are hidden from the naked eye and only seen or apparent using special ID or testing equipment. These overt and covert technologies embed unique identification into the polymer the product is made from.

Spin-dyeing is a one-in-one manufacturing and dyeing process; it reduces the energy needed compared to traditional bath-dyeing, which includes several steps from the production of the yarn to its dyeing. Our team of fiber experts provides product guidance and assistance in any process optimization or fine-tuning stage, from developing custom masterbatches to using the correct processing settings for optimal spin-dyeing results.  

This is where the MEVOPUR product line, and local availability from Taiwan, become extremely important.”  We also help improve time to market, with regulatory documentation and support, from design to launch.

From labware for diagnostic testing to protective equipment and sterile packaging to ventilators and medical devices, plastics are a crucial tool in saving lives and improving health and safety in our communities. Avient also achieved our electricity goal in 2024, reaching 61% electricity being from renewable sources by leveraging green electricity purchase agreements among other sourcing initiatives.

Drawing from our comprehensive medical materials portfolio, we are focused on listening and working together with our healthcare customers to develop enabling technologies that bring their innovative products to market faster and with competitive advantage,” said Cathy Dodd, vice president, Marketing at PolyOne. In addition, PolyOne is announcing a new agreement with Total Polymer Solutions (TPS; Rathcoole, Ireland) in which TPS will distribute healthcare solutions to its customers from the NEU Specialty Engineered Materials business of PolyOne.  

PolyOne is showcasing advanced material and colorant technologies at its CHINAPLAS 2019 CMF Inspiration Wall (across from Hall 10.3 Entrance, Zone B) in Guangzhou, China from May 21-24, 2019.

Now marketed under the Ruger® ARX® line of ammunition, the projectiles feature a patentpending flute design molded from Gravi-Tech™ High Density Composite material. Patterson said, “Drawing from our full breadth of services and solutions we are uniquely positioned to help our customers introduce lighter weight, more durable and aesthetically appealing products for the outdoor enthusiast.”