Outdoor consumer applications where superior aesthetics, chemical resistance, UV stability, and high performance are critical, such as powersports, lawn and garden, and marine body panels and housings, are suitable candidates for customized Artisan formulations.

As a medical equipment and device manufacturer, your high- performance, ergonomically designed equipment requires robust materials with high resistance to chemicals, UV rays and impact.

Ultimately, it’s about delivery – on time, efficient, and to the exact quality specifications that our customers demand.

Ultimately, it’s about delivery – on time, efficient, and to the exact quality specifications that our customers demand.

Ultimately, it’s about delivery – on time, efficient, and to the exact quality specifications that our customers demand.

Ultimately, it’s about delivery – on time, efficient, and to the exact quality specifications that our customers demand.

Ultimately, it’s about delivery – on time, efficient, and to the exact quality specifications that our customers demand.

Sustainability is a responsibility we have to all of our stakeholders, and it is a growth driver for our company as we enable our customers to achieve their sustainability goals, ultimately creating value for our shareholders," explained Ms.

TECHNICAL ANALYSES • DSC: Thermal analyses to characterize polymers, additives and colorants • TGA: Thermogravimetric analysis to evaluate thermal stability, plus inorganic pigment, and carbon black content in the Masterbatch • FT-IR: Infrared spectroscopy for the analysis of raw materials • Incineration oven to determine inorganic content • Melt Flow Tester to measure the Melt Flow Rate of MBs and Polymers • Filter test to measure the dispersion quality and aggregate content of materials contained in the polymer matrix • Intrinsic/Relative Viscosity of Masterbatches and polymers • Moisture content in the liquid colorants, MBs and polymers • UV-Visible spectrometry: instrumental evaluation of the color on yarn to perform quality control, color matchings and recipes adjustments • Yarn testing to evaluate mechanical properties, abrasion, dry heat, rubbing and other characteristics • Our pilot spinning lines have state-of-the-art take-up winders that spin up to 4,500 meters/minute.

CHARACTERISTICS TPE THERMOSET RUBBER LIM* SILICONE PVC Compression Set Good Excellent Excellent Fair Heat Resistance Good Excellent Excellent Fair UV/Ozone Resistance Good Good Good Good Chemical Resistance Good Excellent Excellent Good Barrier Properties Excellent Good Excellent Excellent # of Manufacturing Steps Excellent Good Good Excellent Supply Chain Availability Excellent Excellent Fair Excellent Colorability Excellent Good Good Excellent Total Costs $$ $$$ $$$$ $ THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS FOR HEALTHCARE GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS COMPARING TPE, RUBBER, SILICONE, AND PVC We offer a broad range of TPEs solutions that are specially formulated to meet demanding healthcare device and application challenges.