https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-07/Caps _ Closures Industry Bulletin.pdf
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GLS™ TPEs with Antimicrobial Technologies
reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint TPEs
Healthcare TPEs: Versaflex™ HC
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/catheter-materials-medical-tubing/medical-tubing
Versaflex™ HC & Versaflex™ HC BIO TPEs - BT Series
Traditional and bio-based thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) formulated specifically to handle the complexities of biopharma tubing (BT)
Discover TPEs for Healthcare
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/medical-devices-equipment/imaging-technology
Flexible and colorable TPEs for improved overmolds and haptics
Learn how chemically resistant Trilliant™ HC thermoplastics and Versaflex™ HC TPEs provide enhanced durability to withstand common hospital cleaners and disinfectants
Explore our product guide for innovative TPE solutions for thousands of applications
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/remote-monitoring-wearables/home-care-monitors
Avient offers a range of medically compliant polymer solutions, including thermoplastics, thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), and colorant and additive masterbatches that can help you provide durable, reliable, and easy-to-use at-home monitoring devices.
Colorful, soft touch TPEs for improved grips, aesthetics and haptics.
Learn how chemically resistant Trilliant™ HC thermoplastics and Versaflex™ HC TPEs provide enhanced durability to withstand common hospital cleaners and disinfectants
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-present-broad-array-innovative-and-sustainable-materials-solutions-chinaplas-2025
reSound™ REC Recycled Content Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs): based on post-consumer recycle (PCR) for reduced carbon footprint
Versaflex™ TPEs: can reduce vibration in consumer goods such as household appliances and power tools by up to 80% compared to traditional thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs)
OnFlex™ TPEs: offer high thermal, chemical, and mechanical property profiles with low odor for demanding applications in transportation, including OnFlex AF 7210-70 for automotive components with low volatile organic compounds (VOCs), low fog, and lower density compared to previous material grades, plus excellent low-gloss surface finish and soft touch for high-quality aesthetics
https://www.avient.com/news/medtec-china-2024-avient-announces-healthcare-tpu-manufacturing-expansion
Avient’s portfolio of colorants and additives, thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), and specialty engineered polymers helps customers meet performance demands, comply with medical and pharmaceutical regulations, and accelerate speed to market.
Versaflex™ HC & Versaflex™ HC BIO BT Series TPEs: grades formulated specifically to handle the complexities of healthcare and biopharmaceutical tubing, including excellent weldability, kink resistance, and low extractables, delivering comparable performance to competing materials such as silicone and PVC tubing, while providing lower Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) values than other materials* The Versaflex HC BIO BT218 grade is formulated with 40% bio-derived content and provides a sustainable substitute for traditional materials.
TPEs and specialty engineered polymers for auto-injector pens: offer excellent chemical and impact resistance, good self-lubrication functions, durability to extend product life and meet biocompatibility and food-contact safety regulations.
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Running Shoe Innovation with TPEs
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/tote-maker-differentiates-impact-modification?ind[]=21537
They selected a TPE-based impact modifier that could be used at a loading level five percentage points below the current material while still meeting all of the performance requirements, including higher stiffness.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/gain-colorful-insight-ski-boot-market?rtype[]=1164
TPE manufacturer Francesco Franceschetti Elastomeri is extremely active in the ski-boot market.