Beyond strength, Dyneema® SB301 has the additional advantage of being made from bio-based Dyneema® fiber, which enables a carbon footprint up to 90% lower than generic high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) fiber. Now available for use in law enforcement vests for the US market, Dyneema® SB301 material is manufactured in Greenville, North Carolina, in compliance with the Berry Amendment, with additional markets to follow.

These solutions include chemically-resistant polymer formulations and pre-tested polymer colorants and functional additives.   Introduced in 2021, the Mevopur portfolio also includes custom color and additive concentrates and ready-to-use formulations made with bio-based polyolefins, polycarbonate, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, or styrenic polymers.

Cesa™ Unify™ A4R Polyolefin Compatibilizer: submitted in collaboration with Avient’s customer PreZero, a recycler, and its converter, Jelenia Plast, this innovative compatibilizer additive was developed jointly to boost the use of recycled polyolefins, showcasing how a value chain collaboration can lead to success. In 2023, Avient’s Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Color Prediction Service and Cesa™ Nox A4R Additives for Recycling were both featured in the Product Technology Innovation of the Year category, with the Color Prediction Service winning the overall award.   

In addition, Versaflex™ CE TPE is ideal for high-volume production and offers faster cycle times than TPU or silicone.   For additional information, PolyOne has developed an e-book comparing popular materials used in portable speakers.

Providing safe and sustainable products that downstream customers want is crucial,” said Say-Eng Lee, vice president and general manager, Color & Additives Asia. Avient’s Taoyuan site supports customers in Greater China, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia with fiber colorant and additive solutions for apparel, home, and industrial textiles. 

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Avoid Additives to Your Low Bleed Inks The addition of a catalyst is not effective in reducing dye migration and will reduce elongation/stretch of ink film. 

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