https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-makes-splash-cbme-karibu-folding-baby-bath
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.
Because the TPE bonds well to the polypropylene (PP) substrate, the tub withstands repeated folding and unfolding.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/packaging-jumps-shelf?ind[]=6599
Think TPEs
TPE benefits include:
In addition, TPEs provide good moisture barrier properties and are recyclable.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/protecting-polymers-microbe-growth?ind[]=21537
Examine the research behind TPEs with antimicrobial additives
TPEs were determined to be most susceptible to microbial attack under the appropriate environmental conditions.
Take a closer look at the research behind TPEs with antimicrobial additives
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/protecting-polymers-microbe-growth?rtype[]=1164
Examine the research behind TPEs with antimicrobial additives
TPEs were determined to be most susceptible to microbial attack under the appropriate environmental conditions.
Take a closer look at the research behind TPEs with antimicrobial additives
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/protecting-polymers-microbe-growth
Examine the research behind TPEs with antimicrobial additives
TPEs were determined to be most susceptible to microbial attack under the appropriate environmental conditions.
Take a closer look at the research behind TPEs with antimicrobial additives
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/consider-adding-soft-touch-grips-competitive-edge?ind[]=21537
With TPEs, you can add more than soft touch.
Without tpe
With tpe
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/consider-adding-soft-touch-grips-competitive-edge?rtype[]=1164
With TPEs, you can add more than soft touch.
Without tpe
With tpe
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/consider-adding-soft-touch-grips-competitive-edge?ind[]=6596
With TPEs, you can add more than soft touch.
Without tpe
With tpe
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=5764
LIGHT BLACK 3C TPE
DARK BLACK 3C TPE
DARK GRAY 422C TPE
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versalloy-thermoplastic-elastomers
TPEs vs.
TPEs for Healthcare
GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide