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SPORTS BRAND
S N O R K E L M O U T H P I E C E
• Replace PVC with alternative materials such as TPE or
silicone
• Skin contact safety and UV resistance
• Soft texture with a non-sticky feel
• Translucent color to help children use it properly and
safely
• Customized a soft (Shore A) TPE solution that
passed strict tests, including thermal
deformation (80°C for 2 hours), UV resistance,
and assembly resistance
• Providing a 40% more cost-effective system
than silicone due to the high production
efficiencies of TPEs
• Provided cross-regional cooperation and prompt
response to help customers achieve fast
commercialization in both Europe and China
Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers
UV RESISTANT + TRANSLUCENT
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KEY REQUIREMENTS
AVIENT SOLUTION
WHY AVIENT?
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TPEE/TPU FILM
MANUFACTURER
T P E E / T P U F I L M F O R
A P P A R E L A N D S H O E S
• Avoid phenolic yellowing effect after a certain time of
storage
• Offer an anti-phenolic yellowing solution, which can be
applied on light color or translucent film for fabric
• Maintain the soft touch of the original TPEE / TPU film
• Contributed to final products, ensuring the
film passed grade 4 of the yellowing
standard (ISOx18 2007)
• Provided good transparency on 0.04-
0.05mm film
• Offered long-lasting protection without the
need for additional post-processing
Cesa Anti-phenolic Yellowing Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PERFORMANCE + ANTI-PHENOLIC YELLOWING
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Organisational structure
ColorMatrix Europe Limited are global innovators in advanced colorant, additive and dosing technologies that are engineered to
improve the performance, processing, aesthetics and sustainability of plastic products.
ColorMatrix is part of the Color, Additives and
Inks segment.
In the Avient Supplier Code of Conduct, which is applicable to the suppliers of ColorMatrix, Avient prescribes that its suppliers should
not use slavery or human trafficking in connection with any product supplied to Avient.
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DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
M E D I C A L D E V I C E H O U S I N G
• Improved chemical resistance compared to PC/ABS,
PC/PET & COPE
• Flame retardant (FR) rating of V-1 at 0.75 mm
• Zero BPA & non-halogenated FR material
• Available in standard hospital grade pre-colors
• Provided a cost-effective material with superior
chemical resistance to traditional materials
• Formulated a medical-grade, semi-crystalline
blend to support regulatory testing and
approvals
• Demonstrated superior property retention and
crack resistance after exposure to hospital-
grade disinfectants, including Virex® Tb,
helping to extend the device life
Trilliant™ HC8900 Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/case-study-lightweight-garden-hose.pdf
GILMOUR®
A Q U A A R M O R T M L I G H T W E I G H T
H O S E
• Lightweight
• Improved kink resistance and flexibility
• Soft yet durable solution for consumer appeal
• Shelf differentiation
• Drinking water safe
• Met all requirements with a custom TPE
solution, enabling Gilmour to produce a more
compact hose about 50% lighter than standard
PVC hoses
• Incorporated custom colorants for brand
consistency, and specialty additives for
enhanced UV and abrasion resistance
• Delivered a single-material solution for easier
manufacturing, and supplied materials locally to
align with customer’s “Made in the USA” brand
• Provided regulatory and technical support to
product development
Customized Versaflex™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LIGHTWEIGHT + KINK RESISTANT
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ARCHERY OEM
C O M P O U N D B O W G R I P
• UV resistant and colorable TPE for haptics
• Substrate with structural integrity to support 70-80 lbs of
torque during draw and excellent dimensional stability to
ensure bow accuracy and precision
• Reliability of supply while also offering comparable
performance to incumbent materials
Nymax™ 1010A PA 6 Nylon Formulation &
Versaflex™ OM 6160 TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PERFORMANCE UNDER LOAD + HAPTICS
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Fiber Line Vectran Application Snapshot.pdf
SATELLITE OEM
B R A I D E D T E T H E R
• Needs a small diameter strength member with specific tensile and
geometric requirements that current product was not achieving
• Requires a solution that is also black and UV resistant, as existing
aramid yarns are not available in color (coating is not acceptable
for the application due to off-gassing complications)
• Withstands extreme, prolonged thermal cycling
• Acts as a critical component for safe re-entry into earth’s
atmosphere at the end of the satellite’s life cycle
Met critical government environmental regulations
• Leveraged key existing vendor relationships to
supply the only material able to meet
all requirements
• Mass-produced braids in parallel that attach to
meet the length target
• Ensured simple qualification process to increase
speed to market
Fiber-Line™ Vectran HT Braid
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PERFORMANCE + EFFICIENCY
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Luxury Closures Application Bulletin_Online.pdf
Add visual surface effects and aesthetics without
complexity – You can achieve various aesthetic
appearances using Gravi-Tech material such as color
variation, metallic finish, or marbling and swirling.
Avient makes no warranties or
guarantees respecting suitability of either Avient’s products or the information for your process or end-use application.
Please contact Avient for additional information.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Replacing Aluminum with Long Fiber Thermoplastics _LFT_ Application Bulletin.pdf
APPLICATION BULLETIN
MATERIAL COMPARISON
Long Fiber Reinforced
Thermoplastics A380 Aluminum
Specific Gravity (g/cc) 1.07–1.71 2.76
Impact Strength (ft/lbs) 2.8–3.6 2.95
Tensile Strength at Yield (psi) 14000–46000 23100
Temperature Resistance Good Excellent
Corrosion Resistance Inherent Requires Coating
Secondary Operations Limited Extensive
Design Freedom Extensive Limited
Sound Dampening Good Poor
Color Molded-in-Color options Requires painting
Material Cost Per Pound $$ $
Tooling Cost $$ $
Total Finished Assembly Cost $ $$
Selecting the right material for your application
should include careful evaluation of the material’s
technical data.
At Avient,
our focus is helping you optimize your design,
performance, and bottom line using material science
and advanced technical services.
Avient makes no warranties or
guarantees respecting suitability of either Avient’s products or the information for your process or end-use application.