Each color concept is a combination of color, special effects (if used), and polymers that are carefully selected on-site at one of Avient’s ColorWorks Design and Technology Centers. They can also add special effects to other colors, adapt glossy colors to matte textures, and vice versa.

For parts needing added distinction, special colorants allow laser marking of fluoropolymers, or specialized inks can be used for striping and printing.    

Like LSR, TPEs offer you the chance to achieve a wide variety of colors and special effects with relative ease. They also require precise venting and vacuum to release off-gassing during the chemical curing process and must withstand temperatures more than twice that of TPE molds (170°F vs. 320-420°F) Keep in mind that a limited number of toolmakers specialize in LSR molds—and many are based in Europe. 

Like LSR, TPEs offer you the chance to achieve a wide variety of colors and special effects with relative ease. They also require precise venting and vacuum to release off-gassing during the chemical curing process and must withstand temperatures more than twice that of TPE molds (170°F vs. 320-420°F) Keep in mind that a limited number of toolmakers specialize in LSR molds—and many are based in Europe. 

Like LSR, TPEs offer you the chance to achieve a wide variety of colors and special effects with relative ease. They also require precise venting and vacuum to release off-gassing during the chemical curing process and must withstand temperatures more than twice that of TPE molds (170°F vs. 320-420°F) Keep in mind that a limited number of toolmakers specialize in LSR molds—and many are based in Europe. 

Like LSR, TPEs offer you the chance to achieve a wide variety of colors and special effects with relative ease. They also require precise venting and vacuum to release off-gassing during the chemical curing process and must withstand temperatures more than twice that of TPE molds (170°F vs. 320-420°F) Keep in mind that a limited number of toolmakers specialize in LSR molds—and many are based in Europe. 

Or, you can choose OnColor WC Choice colorants for EVA and PE resins – a cost-effective alternative in standard stock colors for shorter lead times and smaller minimum orders. See how our specially formulated colorants can help differentiate your brand

Low minimum order quantities offer specialty healthcare customers greater processing flexibility and inventory efficiencies. Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), with 2021 revenues of $4.8 billion, provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world.

Concerns about phthalates are well documented and with the entire category under scrutiny, current industry practice has been to label products containing terephthalates, thought by many to be safe, as “non-phthalate” or “phthalate free” in order to avoid unnecessary deselection. PolyOne Corporation, with 2014 revenues of $3.8 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.

Making things even more complicated, the natural shade of high-performance thermoplastics is yellow or brown, which needs to be counteracted in order to achieve blues and grays. Recently, high-performance thermoplastics have been tapped for specialized 3D printed applications in aerospace and medical markets.