https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Versaflex TPE Fitness band-case study snapshot_1202.pdf
GLOBAL FITNESS
BRAND
R E S I S T A N C E B A N D
• Soft material (25-30 Shore A durometer)
• Grippy feel
• Good colorability
• Compatible with injection molding
• Developed a custom-made TPE with
excellent rebound resilience, even after
45,000 stretches
• Replaced thermoset rubber with a
recyclable material
• Supported higher production efficiency to
reduce total cost
Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers
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PROCESSABILITY + PERFORMANCE
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https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/lightweighting-commercial-trucks-and-trailers
One respected truck manufacturer chose Avient to help them reach their lightweight goals.
This customer used Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) tapes and laminates in the trailer space of their heavy truck applications.
These tapes and laminates combined high strength, unidirectional fibers and engineered thermoplastic resins to help reduce weight while maintaining exceptional strength and impact resistance.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/lightweighting-commercial-trucks-and-trailers?ind[]=6601
One respected truck manufacturer chose Avient to help them reach their lightweight goals.
This customer used Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) tapes and laminates in the trailer space of their heavy truck applications.
These tapes and laminates combined high strength, unidirectional fibers and engineered thermoplastic resins to help reduce weight while maintaining exceptional strength and impact resistance.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/lightweighting-commercial-trucks-and-trailers?pname[]=10716
One respected truck manufacturer chose Avient to help them reach their lightweight goals.
This customer used Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) tapes and laminates in the trailer space of their heavy truck applications.
These tapes and laminates combined high strength, unidirectional fibers and engineered thermoplastic resins to help reduce weight while maintaining exceptional strength and impact resistance.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/new-aesthetix
Avient’s New Aesthetix initiative delivers innovative aesthetic solutions for thermoplastics by combining polymer science, creativity and unconventional ways to look at processing and formulation.
https://www.avient.com/news/ibex-2023-avient-featuring-innovative-materials-boatbuilders-offering-lightweighting-and-production-efficiency
Hammerhead Marine Composite Panels are made from continuous glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic face sheets and polyester foam cores.
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AUTOMOTIVE OEM
W A T E R P R O O F S E A L O N
A C C E S S O R Y P A R T
• FDA food contact compliance
• Color match to OEM-specified gray
• 70 Shore A durometer for overmolding to PP
• Scratch and mar resistance
• Provided material compliant with FDA 21
CFR 177.1210
• Supplied both the base resin and at-press
colorant to meet OEM specifications
• Offered TPV alloy grade that enabled easy
processing and durable surface aesthetics
• Specified material in North America with
design engineers and supplied out of a
facility in China to meet production needs
Versalloy™ XL Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
FDA COMPLIANT + COLOR MATCH
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-05/Versaflex TPE-snorkel mouthpiece- case study snapshot.pdf
SPORTS BRAND
S N O R K E L M O U T H P I E C E
• Replace PVC with alternative materials such as TPE or
silicone
• Skin contact safety and UV resistance
• Soft texture with a non-sticky feel
• Translucent color to help children use it properly and
safely
• Customized a soft (Shore A) TPE solution that
passed strict tests, including thermal
deformation (80°C for 2 hours), UV resistance,
and assembly resistance
• Providing a 40% more cost-effective system
than silicone due to the high production
efficiencies of TPEs
• Provided cross-regional cooperation and prompt
response to help customers achieve fast
commercialization in both Europe and China
Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers
UV RESISTANT + TRANSLUCENT
Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.
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WHY AVIENT?
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https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=18
Avient Adds Its First Production Line for Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites in Asia Pacific
Avient Adds Its First Production Line for Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites in Asia Pacific.
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