https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/gain-colorful-insight-ski-boot-market?rtype[]=1164
A supplier of plastic compounds now has an invaluable competitive edge in one of its primary markets, thanks to an in-depth research and color-finding project recently completed in partnership with Avient ColorWorks™.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/lighter-weight-greater-durability-luxury-vehicles?sust[]=1165
In addition to the lighter weight requirement, the material needed to resist warpage after molding, a common issue for thin walled plastic parts.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/lighter-weight-greater-durability-luxury-vehicles?pname[]=16817
In addition to the lighter weight requirement, the material needed to resist warpage after molding, a common issue for thin walled plastic parts.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/improving-quality-100-recycled-pet-rpet-content?sust[]=1137
PET packaging can be easily recycled, yet plastic packaging waste in landfills and oceans is increasing worldwide.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-tpe-selection?rtype[]=1164
There are a variety of GLS™ soft touch TPEs designed to have excellent adhesion to a number of rigid plastic substrates.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/understanding-chemical-resistance-tpes
Simply defined, thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are a type of plastic that have been refined to create a soft, rubbery feel.
https://www.avient.com/products/vinyl-formulations/vinyl-plastisols-organosols/core-wear-resistant-vinyl-plastisols
Phthalates in plastics - knowing the facts
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/video-how-thermochromic-effects-add-functional-benefits
Specialized chemistries enable TPEs to adhere to many different plastic substrates, including PP, polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), PC/ABS, copolyester, polyamide, and polystyrene.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/3-ways-thermoplastic-elastomers-can-help-you-hit-right-notes-portable-speakers
Hard/soft combinations of either rigid plastic or metal with TPEs are one way to achieve haptic contrast, which in turn, differentiates products with aesthetic appeal.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/bic-amplifies-sustainable-razor-design-recycled-content-material
By combining reSound R TPE with a transparent plastic that also has recycled content, the BIC Soleil Click 5 handle reaches over 40 percent recycled content in total, while maintaining the trusted and quality shave BIC’s consumers enjoy.