Seat Ventilation Tube Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers provided excellent sealing and overmolding for seat ventilation tube

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?

PINK 2044U SOFT TOUCH V2 BLUE 659U SOFT TOUCH V2 ES0247 NPT SOFT DENSITY NATURAL

SOFT WHITE PVC BLACK OUTER SOFT TOUCH BLACK MID SOFT TOUCH

BABY SOFT PINK 210C BABY SOFT PINK 182C BABY SOFT PINK 2365C

Rubber and Plastics Industry Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S.

Common Types & Deniers T-200 Rubber Reinforcement T221, T220N Rope, Cable, Cord T-240 Fabrics, Composites Deniers: 200, 400, 720, 1000, 1500

They bridge the gap between traditional TPEs and silicones with improved design flexibility, easier processing, and lighter weight solutions when compared to conventional TPVs, silicones, and thermoset rubbers.

Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and liquid silicone rubber (LSR) are now the materials of choice by product designers across countless industries and applications.

AVIENT SOLUTION PAINT REPLACEMENT 1Avient Corporation LEARN MORE • Offer soft, gentle appearance and better touch feeling • Customized color and anti-UV combination to enhance aesthetics and functional properties • Ease of processing https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-fx-special-effect