https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/case-study-one-pager-gls-om-bergamid-victorinox-pen-knife-1.pdf
VICTORINOX
S W I S S S O L D I E R ’ S K N I F E
Transition from metal to polymer handle that would be more
ergonomic and provide:
• Scratch and chemical resistance
• Impact resistance and durability
• A grippy, soft-touch feel
• Collaborated with the customer to fully
understand and meet their design challenges
and goals
• Used design and material expertise to develop
a customized two-material solution that met all
key requirements
• Enabled the customer to produce a new,
innovative product appealing to its consumers
Bergamid™ nylon copolymer overmolded with
GLS™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/idea/consider-adding-soft-touch-grips-competitive-edge
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/Versaflex-Footwear insert-Application snapshot_0330.pdf
SOFT TOUCH + COLORABILITY
FOOTWEAR
ACCESSORY BRAND
F O O T W E A R I N S E R T
• Low durometer with good processability
• Optimal cushioning with high elasticity
• Non-tacky feel
• Excellent colorability
• Customized a formulation to achieve super
soft gel performance without a tacky finish
• Provided material with sufficient cushioning
and elasticity for all-day comfort
• Optimized lead time and stable supply with
local inventory
Versaflex™ Customized TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/Safety goggles - Application snapshot.pdf
SAFETY PROTECTION
BRAND
S A F E T Y G O G G L E G A S K E T
• Good adhesion onto polycarbonate (PC)
• Flexible and comfortable to wear
• FDA compliant
• Customized a Shore 43A TPE with good
adhesion to PC frame
• Delivered soft-touch and non-tacky feel
• Complied with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600
Custom Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
(TPEs)
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SOFT TOUCH + GOOD SEALING
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-dynaflex-medical-face-mask.pdf
EUROPEAN MEDICAL
DEVICE MANUFACTURER
F A C E M A S K V E N T I L A T I O N
V A L V E
• ISO 9001 and USP VI compliant
• Compatible with overmolding onto PP
• Translucent and highly colorable
• Soft touch
• Provided valuable regulatory support and
documentation, enabling faster internal trials and
material qualification for this customer
• Worked together with customer to select the best
material from a broad portfolio of medical TPE
grades
• Trusted as a polymer supplier for multiple
healthcare applications
Dynaflex™ G2711 Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
BIOCOMPATIBILITY + SOFT TOUCH
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https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/dynaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
European medical device manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/versaflex-toy-blaster-ammo-case-study-one-pager.pdf
TOY BRAND
S O F T F O A M “ A M M O ”
• Replace foaming polyurethane
• Soft touch without any tacky feeling
• Achieve desired speed and power requirements
• Consistent and low kinetic energy dissipation performance
• High flow ability to improve the production efficiency
• Developed a TPE solution with consistent
quality that met tight durometer specifications
and improved yield
• Passed all weight, compression, and dimension
tests in different testing conditions in order to
prove consistent molding shape and properties
• Met velocity requirements to support brand
claims for power and speed performance
Versaflex™Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SUPER SOFT + CONSISTENT QUALITY
LEARN MORE
Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
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/2024-12/Versaflex CE -Gaming Wheel - Case study Snapshot.pdf
GLOBAL CONSUMER
ELECTRONICS BRAND
G A M I N G W H E E L G R I P
• Soft touch feel
• Good bonding with PC+20GF substrate
• Non-blooming surface finish
• Replaced leather with a TPE to improve
production efficiency through overmolding
• Provided a recyclable alternative to silicone,
giving the customer the choice of more
sustainable grip material
• Offered durable solution with good wear
resistance and excellent chemical and oil
resistance
Versaflex CE TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SOFT TOUCH + DURABLE
Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-eccoh-6154-optical-fiber-cable.pdf
GLOBAL CABLE
MANUFACTURER
M I C R O M O D U L E S F O R O P T I C A L
F I B E R C A B L E S
Meet specific standards for stranded, loose tube, optical fiber cable
performance and production, including:
• High speed processing at a low wall thickness
• Good colorability
• Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds
• UV ageing performance
• Low shrinkage
• Enabled faster processing speeds and
manufacturing consistency with a reliable
material, eliminating waste
• Enabled easier installation with excellent
colorability at low wall thickness
• Provided technical support to transfer the
product to multiple plants
ECCOH LSFOH 6154 UV
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4684
WILFLEX ULTRA SOFT GRAY
WILFLEX ULTRA SOFT MONO BLUE
WILFLEX ULTRA SOFT MAGENTA
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=6952
AVIENT WB BIO SOFT BASE
AVIENT WB BIO SOFT BLUE
XRI WB BIO SOFT ORANGE