https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/reSound BIO TPE -Underwire-case study snapshot.pdf
FAMOUS UNDERWEAR BRAND U N D E R W I R E • Formulated a 40% bio-derived material to help meet customer’s sustainable goals with good rigidity and supporting strength • Improved comfort and softness compared to a normal steel underwire design • Passed ISO 105-X18 textile test with good chemical resistance, durability, and wash fastness Customized reSound™ BIO TPE WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/CORE Canning Lid Case Study Snapshot %281%29.pdf
FOOD PACKAGING MANUFACTURER C A N N I N G L I D S E A L S • Meet regulatory requirements for the application • Provide technical support including specific color, processing and molding recommendations • Deliver a high retort formulation to help preserve food quality and extend shelf life • Developed an FDA-compliant bio-derived plastisol to meet necessary regulatory specifications and help gain market share • Provided technical expertise throughout the design and manufacturing process • Offered a high retort solution with material strength and durability CORE™ Bio-based Vinyl Plastisols KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/CCG Application Snapshot_Food Tray.pdf
Catering oem CATERING OEM F O O D T R A Y S • FDA approval for food contact • Specific color • Must be able to withstand high heat/sanitization • Offered the specific desired color • Food contact grade • Customizable high-performance solution able to withstand multiple cleaning cycles with detergents • Provided commercial, technical, and operational excellence support Colorant Chromatics PES Green Color- Concentrate KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/reSound R - Bic Razor Handle - Application Snapshot_NEW.pdf
BIC S O L E I L C L I C K 5 W O M E N ’ S R A Z O R H A N D L E • Recycled material • Good colorability • Soft, grippy feel for razor handle • Overmolds on to ABS • Comparable performance to traditional TPE • Collaborated with BIC to develop a custom thermoplastic elastomer grade with 62% recycled content • Enabled BIC to work towards its sustainability commitment to use 50% non-virgin petroleum plastic by 2030 • Increased overall recycled content in the Soleil Click 5 Women’s Razor to 40% Custom reSound™ REC Recycled Content TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/case-study-one-pager-custom-tpe-outside-rear-view-mirror-gasket.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS MANUFACTURER O U T S I D E R E A R - V I E W M I R R O R G A S K E T • Black materials with hardness 60 and shore A • UV Stabilized • Overmouldable on to PP • ROHS Compliant • Customer specified material • Utilized global reach to translate customer approved solution from Europe to India • Reduced development time as material was already qualified in Europe • Reduced import/export costs • Enabled Indian business to specify Avient as a preferred supplier Custom GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/versaflex-mam-cup-english.pdf
MAM L E A R N T O D R I N K ™ C U P • Compliance with EU fatty food contact regulations* • Soft, gentle feel • Non-BPA, non-phthalate • Great colorability • Provided customized solution to comply with Europe’s fatty food contact requirements and application needs • Enhanced customer appeal with a soft, durable and custom-colored solution Versaflex™ FFC Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Stat-Tech TPE - Powertool Handle - Case Study Snapshot_0.pdf
TOOL MANUFACTURER T O O L H A N D L E S • Electrical resistivity of 100 MΩ, ESD • Hardness of 90 Shore A or higher • Suitable for OM onto PP • White color • Provided a solution with permanent antistatic properties and excellent tear resistance, enhancing durability • Met required hardness range, giving handle excellent grip • Simplified manufacturing process with excellent adherence directly onto PP substrate Stat-Tech™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/Versaflex - Sealing of nebulizer-Application snapshot.pdf
NEBULIZER DEVICE OEM S E A L I N G O F N E B U L I Z E R L I D • Easy-to-mold, excellent durability • Good self-lubrication with low coefficient of friction • Excellent overmolding performance on ABS • Delivered self-lubricating materials which enabled the lid to open easily • Passed durability test with good wear resistance • Provided TPE to support an easy injection molding process Versaflex™ Overmolding TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/Smartbatch-Outdoor Chair-Case Study Snapshot_0520.pdf
PE Tarpaulin manufacturer PP MULTI- FILAMENT MANUFACTURER O U T D O O R C H A I R • Resist UV light degradation in U.S. & European climates for an extended period • Maintain color stability and resist brittleness for a minimum of 3 years • Reliable supplier with good product quality and stable supply • Offered a UV stabilizer for PP multi-filament yarn • Delivered good light fastness • Provided cost effectiveness by combining colorant and UV additive solutions • Had in-house Q-Lab UV (QUV) tester to meet strict customer standards Smartbatch Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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 KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?