Now available for use in soft armor vests for US law enforcement, the breakthrough innovation is manufactured in Greenville, North Carolina, in compliance with the Berry Amendment.

Also, SEBS formulations shrink more than SBS formulations, soft TPEs shrink more than harder TPEs, and unfilled formulations shrink more than filled formulations.

Soft metals, such as aluminum and beryllium copper, can be used for prototype parts or short production runs up to 10,000 parts. Cashew type submarine gates should not be used for medium to soft hardness TPEs due to their high coefficient of friction and high elongation.

A growing trend in the industry has aimed to reduce microbial populations on high-touch surfaces via the use of antimicrobials to protect material aesthetics and durability or to prevent the spread of pathogenic microorganisms. The global antimicrobial plastics market is forecasted to grow signifi- cantly from 36.9 billion to 59.8 billion USD during 2020– 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 10.1%.[3] Similar to the specialty biocides market, the outbreak of COVID- 19 has undoubtedly increased consumer cognizance of high-touch plastic surfaces (e.g., phone cases, point-of- purchase equipment, shopping carts, etc.).

Soft metals, such as aluminum and beryllium copper, can be used for prototype parts or short production runs up to 10,000 parts. Cashew type submarine gates should not be used for medium to soft hardness TPEs due to their high coefficient of friction and high elongation.

These investments have built resiliency in our portfolio and are helping to overcome the soft demand conditions in certain regions and end markets," Mr.

heat or water resistant, hard or soft, color).

Soft target of 60 - 90 days depending on complexity and risk.

heat or water resistant, hard or soft, color).

Patterson added, “We are an asset-light, high-touch business that generates very high free cash flow conversion.