Dyneema®, The World’s Strongest Fiber™, Enables Ballistic Protection Solutions Without PFAS Amid Mounting Industry Concern Over “Forever Chemicals” For the American market, Dyneema® fiber – with its unrivaled strength-to-weight ratio – is manufactured in Greenville, North Carolina. Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass, and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint  

The textile industry is constantly incorporating more recycled materials to meet the growing demand to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint. Cesa™ Fiber Tracer Concentrates Fiber Additives

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The benefits of using long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) composites in these automotive applications to achieve these objectives are well documented. APPLICATION BULLETIN DIMENSIONAL STABILITY Tight tolerances, minimal warp SOLUTION: Long fiber reinforced composites with polyketone (PK) POSSIBILITIES: Roof rack structures, running boards, brackets, component housings STRENGTH High strength- to-weight ratio, comparable to metal SOLUTION: Long fiber POSSIBILITIES: Tubular door frames, accessory motor mounts, tailgate locking systems MANUFACTURING EASE Injection moldable, design freedom, insert molding, part consolidation SOLUTION: Long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Seating shells, seat base components, tubular door frames, accessory linkages IMPACT RESISTANCE Durable in rugged environments and uses SOLUTION: Maximum toughness long fiber POSSIBILITIES: Side steps, bed steps, roof racks, brackets, bed extenders, tie downs CORROSION RESISTANCE Metal replacement, eliminate secondary coatings SOLUTION: Long fiber POSSIBILITIES: Underbody skid plate components, fuel doors, fasteners SUSTAINABILITY PIR/PCR content incorporation with high strength, lightweighting for fuel economy SOLUTION: Recycled content long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Roof rack structures, fender flares, rail covers, tail light protectors LIGHTWEIGHTING 30–40% weight reduction when switching from metal SOLUTION: Long carbon fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Motor mounts, seating components, accessory mounts EXTREME PERFORMANCE High and low temperature performance, maintained properties with UV exposure, moisture performance SOLUTION: Long fiber POSSIBILITIES: Tail light protectors, fender flairs, guards, underbody components SURFACE AESTHETICS Color matches, fiber-rich or glossy surfaces, carbon fiber appearance SOLUTION: Moisture-resistant long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Lighting bars, side steps, bed steps, bike mounting brackets, cargo carriers NEXT-GEN UPGRADES Transform your aftermarket parts with efficient, lightweight long fiber thermoplastic solutions that redefine performance with strength, toughness, and design freedom. Our long fiber composites offer an excellent opportunity for automotive aftermarket designers to enhance their components’ performance, aesthetics, and sustainability.

Polystrand™ R continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites are made with a resin matrix of greater than 95% post-consumer recycled PET (rPET). KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Incorporates a minimum of 95% post-consumer recycled PET resin and 58% glass fiber • Available in unidirectional tape, 2-layer X-ply™ and 3-layer tri-ply laminates • Excellent bondability to other materials via thermal lamination or adhesives • Impact and corrosion resistant • Improved carbon footprint vs. traditional polyester-based composite tape APPLICATIONS Recycled content unidirectional tapes and laminates are well-suited for applications that benefit from the light weight, high strength, and impact resistance of continuous glass fiber reinforced rPET including: • Commercial vehicles • Trailers • Structural automotive applications • Consumer electronics and accessories • Outdoor sporting equipment and adventure gear PRODUCT BULLETIN 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation. TECHNICAL PROPERTIES Continuous fiber-reinforced composites comparison: recycled PETG, virgin PETG and APET resin systems with 58% glass fiber reinforcement CARBON FOOTPRINT COMPARISON TO ALTERNATIVES Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from cradle-to-gate production Polystrand R 5840B made with rPET has a lower carbon footprint than traditional polyester-based products; 44% lower than PETG and 31% lower than APET. 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 RPET PETG APET kg C O 2e /k g pr od uc t

The filler is sourced from plant waste that would otherwise be landfilled, which in turn would create methane, a greenhouse gas more potent than carbon dioxide.  The new bio-filled polymer from Avient has enabled us to reduce the carbon footprint of a range of our products by reducing the consumption of petroleum-based polymers. Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

Fishing Rod Handle Edgetek™ Glass-Filled Thermoplastics provided toughness and stiffness to fishing rod handle Edgetek™ PK PEEK Formulation improved strength, stiffness and stability for piston ring and connecting rod on power tool

Fishing Rod Handle Edgetek™ Glass-Filled Thermoplastics provided toughness and stiffness to fishing rod handle Edgetek™ PK PEEK Formulation improved strength, stiffness and stability for piston ring and connecting rod on power tool

Dark packaging, traditionally using colorants containing carbon black, is a popular choice for brand owners. Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility