https://www.avient.com/idea/three-ways-soft-touch-enhances-consumer-products
For the manufacturer of a garden sprayer, a TPE increased usability of the ABS handle by contributing anti-slip performance even when the part is wet.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_subtype=0&document_type=59&form_id=resource_filter_form&industry=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&product_family=0&product_name=0&page=36
Explore how floating solar power stations get weathering protection from anti-uv color concentrate
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=24
ECCOH™ Thermoplastic Formulation provided anti-fungi and flame retardant solutions to optical cable sheath
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=3
Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative & Electrically Conduction formulations provided flame retardant and anti-static solution for vacuum cleaner handle
https://www.avient.com/idea/navigating-challenges-semiconductor-packaging-specialty-polymer-solutions
Depending on your application’s performance needs, Avient can develop a custom Stat-Tech formulation to provide anti-static properties, dissipation, conduction, and electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) shielding.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=0
Cesa™ Anti-Block and Cesa™ Slip Additives provided additives that result in a lower coefficient of friction for packaging end products
https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-staples/everyday-essentials/infant-child-products
OnColor™ Frost PET Effect delivered customized color and anti-UV combination for hair care bottle
TPEs for Anti-Vibration Feet - Application Bulletin
Reduce movement of top load washing machines with TPEs for anti-vibration feet
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/cai-overview-brochure.pdf
SOLID COLOR MASTERBATCHES
• Customizable color solutions for a wide
range of industries and uses, including high
temperature applications
• Special effect colors and finishes, such as
metallic, pearlescent or granite
• Sustainable choices, such as bio-colorants
or super concentrates
LIQUID COLOR CONCENTRATES
• Rapid and sustainable color development
that adds value and versatility to the
production process
• Able to combine with a variety of performance
additives for multi-functional formulations
PERFORMANCE AND PROCESSING
ADDITIVES
• Performance enhancing additives for UV
protection, scratch resistance, anti-microbe
formation, flame retardance and much more
• Processing enhancement additives to
improve efficiencies in any type of
manufacturing process
COLOR AND ADDITIVE COMBINATION
MASTERBATCHES
• Color and additive combination masterbatches
that combine stock or custom colors with
functional performance in a single solution
• Special formulations are customized and
optimized for specific needs, from paint
replacement on metal to parts with the
appearance of fabric
Ready to learn more?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-ripcords.pdf
FIBER OPTICAL CABLES
Key Features
• Rip through any material,
including steel armor
• High strength to diameter ratio
• Lubricated for easy ripping
• Colors available for easy identification
• Long continuous lengths per spool
FIBER-LINE® FIBERS
FOR RIPCORDS
• Kevlar® Para-Aramid
• Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
• PET Polyester
• Nylon Polyamide
• Technora®
FIBER-LINE® PERFORMANCE
ADDING COATINGS
• FIBER-LINE® WearcoatTM:
Lubricity for fast and easy removal
• FIBER-LINE® BlockcoatTM:
Anti-wick/Non-wick water penetration &
snag resistance
• FIBER-LINE® RepelcoatTM:
Water Repellency
• FIBER-LINE® Swellcoat®:
Water Absorbing Protection
• FIBER-LINE® Swellcoat® Blocker:
Block Water Migration
• FIBER-LINE® ColorcoatTM:
Color identification for easy tracking
Overview
• FIBER-LINE® has over 25 years of experience in producing ripcords
for the optical fiber cable market.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/gls-indoor-grips-translation-application-bulletin.pdf
Or overmolding a TPE grip to
hair styling products can contribute to an anti-slip
surface, even when the product handle is wet.