Exercise & Fitness
Every day, more and more people are dedicating themselves to living a healthy and balanced lifestyle. And they expect the products they buy to support their needs and goals.
We can help you by providing the latest in material technology. Whether it’s adding comfort with a soft-touch grip, boosting strength with an engineered material, or simply achieving weight reduction and improved durability, we have a portfolio of products that will tackle your every need and win raves from your consumers.
Applications
- Exercise equipment
- Yoga & Pilates
- Weight training
Technologies
Resources
| NAME | CATEGORY | DESCRIPTION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial Phone Case | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 enhanced solution that included antimicrobial properties and stain resistance | View |
| Aqueous Battery Gasket | Case Study (Snapshot) | Dynaflex™ TPE delivered excellent sealing plus chemical resistance for demanding energy storage application | View |
| Avient's Highly Engineered Materials for the Battery and E-mobility Market | Video | Watch this video to learn more about engineered solutions that can enable advanced mobility. | View |
| Cash Machine Tray | Case Study (Snapshot) | Stat-Tech™ formulations provide electrostatic discharge, flame retardant performance, and excellent stiffness for cash machine tray | View |
| Chair Lumbar Support | Case Study (Snapshot) | Dynaflex™ TPE delivers the right support, look and feel for leading seating manufacturer's lumbar support | View |
| Chemically Compatible TPEs for Cosmetic Packaging - Application Bulletin | Application Overview | Learn how Avient’s chemically compatible Versaflex™ PKG thermoplastic elastomers provide a wide range of tactile finishes and surface textures | View |
| Clip & Lock Closure for Food Containers | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer improves performance and meets food compliance regulations for clip and lock closure | View |
| Coffee Machine Seal | Case Study (Snapshot) | Custom Versaflex™ formulation with excellent peel force performance to meet the sealing requirements | View |
| Color and Additives Solutions Overview | Product/Service Overview | Colorant and additives overview and capabilities | View |
| Color Trends in Pet Products | eBook | Color & Insights Report: January 2022 | View |
| Compartment Cover for Medical Device | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versollan™ Thermoplastic Elastomers achieved excellent adhesion and improved aesthetics and usability for compartment cover | View |
| Compound Bow Grip | Case Study (Snapshot) | Nymax™ nylon substrate and Versaflex™ TPE overmold combine to deliver structural integrity and comfort for archery OEM | View |
| Compression Controller Housing Grip | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versollan™ TPEs were able to provide good adhesion to PCTG and a comfortable, ergonomic grip for a compression controller housing grip | View |
| Computer Mouse - Case Study | Case Study | Versaflex™ TPE used to create ergonomic computer mouse with soft-touch qualities | View |
| Contact Lens Container - Case Study | Case Study | Custom Versaflex™ formulation enhances contact lens container manufacturing productivity | View |
| Cosmetic Dropper | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers improved chemical resistance for cosmetic droppers | View |
| Cover of Air Cushion Powder Compact | Case Study (Snapshot) | Delivered chemically resistant material with excellent sealing properties and good resilience to achieve requested performance | View |
| CPAP Tubing Film | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versaflex™ CL2250 improved comfort and aesthetics to CPAP tubing | View |
| Diastimeter Cover for Power Tool | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versaflex ™OM Thermoplastic Elastomer provided a formulation with better wear resistance and met anti-static standard surface resistivity | View |
| Disc Golf Discs | Case Study (Snapshot) | Dynaflex™ TPEs provided a versatile material for achieving multiple disc capabilities, colors and features | View |
| Disposable Syringe Tip Cap | Case Study (Snapshot) | Increased process efficiency and formulated a solution that met rigorous medical application requirements | View |
| Durability for Cooler Feet and Wagon Wheel Tread | Case Study (Snapshot) | Dynaflex™ G provides durability and UV stability for cooler feet and wagon wheel tread | View |
| EEG Headset Parts | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versaflex™ TPEs provided soft touch and satisfied regulatory requirements for EEG headset parts | View |
| Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Market and Solutions | Industry Overview | Overview of EV charging market and technologies to enhance public charging stations | View |
| Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Solutions | Product/Service Overview | Challenges and solutions for materials used in EV charging stations | View |
| Engineered Materials for EV Batteries | Infographic | Discover engineered polymers to advance battery design and performance | View |
| Engineered Polymer Formulations for Firearm Components | Product Selection Guide | Overview of technologies, characteristics, and applications. | View |
| Engineered Polymer Materials for EV Batteries | Video | Learn more about advanced polymer technologies that enhance EV battery design and performance to enable benefits such as extended vehicle range, lightweighting and sustainability. | View |
| Ergonomic Design Guide | Processing & Design Guides | Take a closer look at ergonomic grip design considerations for improving interactions with handheld devices | View |
| EV Charging Gun Grip | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versaflex™ TPE Formulation provided chemical resistance and bonding for EV charging gun grip | View |
| Face Mask Ventilation Valve | Case Study (Snapshot) | Dynaflex™ G2711 Thermoplastic Elastomer provides biocompatibility and soft touch for face mask ventilation valve | View |
| Fishing Tool Grip | Case Study (Snapshot) | Avient Design services and a custom Versaflex™ wet grip TPE combine to deliver an optimized and aesthetically differentiated fishing tool for outdoor gear OEM | View |
| Footwear Insert | Case Study (Snapshot) | Customized a formulation to achieve super soft gel performance without a tacky finish | View |
| Gaming Wheel Grip | Case Study (Snapshot) | A global consumer electronics brand used a Versaflex™ CE TPE to replace leather for soft touch, durable grip | View |
| GLS™ TPE Infant Care Solutions Guide - Product Selection Guide (Chinese) | Product Selection Guide | Ideal TPEs for safe, durable and regulatory compliant applications like pacifiers, bottles and bathtubs (Chinese language version) | View |
| GLS™ TPE Infant Care Solutions Guide - Product Selection Guide (English) | Product Selection Guide | Ideal TPEs for safe, durable and regulatory compliant applications like pacifiers, bottles and bathtubs (English language version) | View |
| GLS™ TPE Soft-Touch Grips Indoor - Application Bulletin | Application Overview | Value information and price comparison of GLS™ TPE soft-touch grips for indoor applications | View |
| GLS™ TPE Soft-Touch Grips Outdoor - Application Bulletin | Application Overview | Value information and price comparison of GLS™ TPE soft-touch grips for outdoor applications | View |
| GLS™ TPEs - Injection Molding Guide | Processing & Design Guides | Guide to part design, mold design, hot runner systems, overmolding, machine selection, material handling and preparation, processing conditions and troubleshooting for GLS™ solutions | View |
| GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide | Processing & Design Guides | Guide to overmolding material selection, part and mold design, material handling and preparation, TPE injection molding, processing, maximizing adhesion and troubleshooting for GLS™ TPEs | View |
| GLS™ TPEs Packaging Selection Guide - Product Selection Guide | Product Selection Guide | GLS™ TPEs for soft touch packaging solutions | View |
| GLS™ Versaflex™ PF | Product/Service Overview | Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films | View |
| GLS™ Versaflex™ PF - Technical Bulletin (Chinese) | Product/Service Overview | Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films (Chinese language version) | View |
| GLS™ Versaflex™ TPEs for Packaging - Product Selection Guide | Product Selection Guide | Chemical resistant solutions for cosmetic, personal care and household packaging | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ - Product Bulletin (Chinese) | Product/Service Overview | Product description, value solution, characteristics, markets and end-use applications (Chinese language version) | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ - Product Bulletin (English) | Product/Service Overview | Product description, value solution, characteristics, markets and end-use applications (English language version) | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations - Design Guide | Processing & Design Guides | Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are high density materials developed as thermoplastic-based alternatives to lead and other traditional metals | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations and Versaflex™ TPEs for Cosmetics Packaging | Video | Enhance your cosmetic packaging with Gravi-Tech and Versaflex solutions | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations Extended Version | Processing & Design Guides | Injection molding parameters and troubleshooting recommendations for Gravi-Tech™ | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations Extended Version (Chinese) | Processing & Design Guides | Injection molding parameters and troubleshooting recommendations for Gravi-Tech™ (Chinese language version) | View |
| Haptics and Vibration Damping for Power Tool Handle | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versaflex OM 6258 improves haptics and vibration damping for power tool handle | View |
| HIVIZ® Shooting Systems Recoil Pad | Case Study (Snapshot) | Custom GLS™ TPE enhances user comfort and durability in recoil pad | View |
| Hoyt VITALPOINT Grip - Case Study | Case Study | Learn how Versaflex™ Soft-Touch Thermoplastic Elastomers enhanced accuracy and comfort while maintaining grip design for archery bow | View |
| HVAC Thumb Wheel & Vent | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers provided reliable sealing and bonding for HVAC thumb wheel and vent in automobile | View |
| Knee Brace | Case Study (Snapshot) | Dynaflex™ TPE offered material that passed required FDA regulations and provided ultra soft tactile finish to knee brace | View |
| Lightweight and Kink Resistant Garden Hose | Case Study (Snapshot) | Customized Versaflex™ TPE enables lightweighting and improves kink resistance and performance | View |
| Lip Gloss Tip Brush | Case Study (Snapshot) | Delivered a formulation with good chemical resistance to oil in long-term environments and provided an easy-to-mold TPE and replaced TPU/TPEE with a better soft touch feel | View |
| Lower Exterior Bumper | Case Study (Snapshot) | Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants and Additives give the metallic look without the paint for an exterior bumper | View |
| MAM Learn to Drink™ Cup (English) | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versaflex™ FFC enhanced consumer appeal and met Europe's food contact regulations for Learn to Drink™ Cup (English language version) | View |
| MAM Learn to Drink™ Cup (Spanish) | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versaflex™ FFC enhanced consumer appeal and met Europe's food contact regulations for Learn to Drink™ Cup (Spanish language version) | View |
| Microbial susceptibility of various polymers and evaluation of thermoplastic elastomers with antimicrobial additives | White Paper | Examine the technical details of our research study to test against microbial attack, including the efficacy of GLS™ TPES with antimicrobial additives | View |
| OnColor™ Brilliant Metallics - Product Bulletin (Chinese) | Product/Service Overview | Learn how OnColor Brilliant Metallic Colorants produce a striking look for polymer parts (Chinese language version) | View |
| OnColor™ Brilliant Metallics - Product Bulletin (English) | Product/Service Overview | Learn how OnColor Brilliant Metallic Colorants produce a striking look for polymer parts (English language version) | View |
| OnColor™ FX Special Effect Colorants | Product/Service Overview | Overview of applications and benefits | View |
| OnColor™ Lux Colorants | Product/Service Overview | Overview of our glow-in-the-dark colorants for automotive, consumer, and E&E products. | View |
| Optical Clarity for Phone Case | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 custom solution to enhance stain resistance and tensile strength | View |
| Orthopedic Shoe Sole | Case Study (Snapshot) | GLS™ Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer provided the right balance of haptics and fulfilled healthcare regulations | View |
| Overmolding and Stain Resistance Wireless Power Bank | Case Study (Snapshot) | Customized Versaflex™ CE grade provides an over molding solution with stain resistance for wireless power bank | View |
| Pallet Non-slip Strips | Case Study (Snapshot) | Read how technical expertise and broad TPE portfolio shortened the development timeline and delivered a durable performance | View |
| PET Bottle for Hair Care | Case Study (Snapshot) | OnColor™ Frost PET Effect delivered customized color and anti-UV combination for hair care bottle | View |
| Philips Avent Milk Bottle Seal (English) | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versaflex™ FFC2882-87 provided safe sealing performance for Philips Avent Milk Bottle (English language version) | View |
| Philips Avent Milk Bottle Seal (Spanish) | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versaflex™ FFC2882-87 provided safe sealing performance for Philips Avent Milk Bottle (Spanish language version) | View |
| Pocket Knife Handle | Case Study (Snapshot) | Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife | View |
| PP Inhaler Roll Cap | Case Study (Snapshot) | OnColor™ Lux Colorants were used for the inhaler roll cap application. | View |
| Recoil Pad for Rifle - Case Study | Case Study | Custom HIVIZ recoil pad materials deliver superior recoil reduction and exceptional durability to a high-end rifle manufacturer | View |
| Resuscitator Bag | Case Study (Snapshot) | Customized Versaflex™ TPE delivered process improvement and met customer's request for a vinyl alternative without sacrificing performance | View |
| Safety and Durability for Dog Toy | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versaflex™ provides safe, tear resistant material for dog toy | View |
| Safety Goggle Gasket | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versaflex™ TPE delivers an FDA-compliant and soft touch for safety googles gasket | View |
| Sealing of Nebulizer Lid | Case Study (Snapshot) | Provided easy injection molding process and pass durability test with good wear resistance | View |
| Seat Belt Tether Cover | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer provided flexibility and various environmental factors for seat belt tether cover | View |
| Seat Ventilation Tube | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers provided excellent sealing and overmolding for seat ventilation tube | View |
| Shock Absorbing Running Shoe | Case Study (Snapshot) | Customized TPE enhances shock absorption in running shoe | View |
| Slip Resistance Vacuum Cleaner Wheel | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versaflex™ provides colorability and slip resistance in vacuum cleaner wheel | View |
| Smart Materials™ for Mobile Phone Cases - eBook | eBook | Consider design trends, materials and processing options when designing your new phone case models. | View |
| Soft Foam Ammo for Toy | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer developed a TPE solution with consistent quality that met tight durometer specifications and improved yield | View |
| Specialty Engineered Materials for Healthcare | Product Selection Guide | View our portfolio on specialty engineered materials for healthcare | View |
| Specialty Engineered Materials for Healthcare (Chinese) | Product Selection Guide | View our portfolio on specialty engineered materials for healthcare (Chinese language version) | View |
| Specialty Engineered Polymers for Telecommunication Applications | Video | Discover materials from Avient that can enable faster and more reliable communication, minimize signal loss and maximize connectivity, protect electronics from static build up and radio frequency interference. | View |
| Specialty Engineered Polymers for Telecommunication Applications (Chinese) | Video | Discover materials from Avient that can enable faster and more reliable communication, minimize signal loss and maximize connectivity, protect electronics from static build up and radio frequency interference (Chinese language version) | View |
| Specialty, Static Dissipative Packaging | Case Study (Snapshot) | Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative Formulations protected critical electronics from ESD while providing an environmental barrier | View |
| Stat-Tech for ADAS Sensors and ECUs | Application Overview | Learn how Stat-Tech material makes the difference in automotive ADAS sensors, cameras and ECU housings | View |
| Stat-Tech™ Fire Alarm | Case Study (Snapshot) | Stat-Tech™ ST7400-8010 ESD Formulations improved electrical conductivity for fire alarm | View |
| Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative and Electrically Conductive Formulations | Processing & Design Guides | Injection molding parameters, startup and shutdown, mold design and troubleshooting recommendations for Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative and Conductive Formulations | View |
| Swiss Soldier's Pocket Knife Handle | Case Study | Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife | View |
| Thermoplastic Elastomers for Healthcare Overview | Industry Overview | Delivering specialized thermoplastic elastomer solutions for demanding healthcare applications | View |
| Thermoplastic Elastomers Product Selection Guide - North America Portfolio | Product Selection Guide | Explore our product guide for innovative TPE solutions for thousands of applications | View |
| Tourniquet Band | Case Study (Snapshot) | Custom GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer replaced thermoset rubber for tourniquet band | View |
| TPE for Workout Resistance Band | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers offer excellent rebound resilience to replace thermoset rubber with a recyclable material | View |
| TPEs for Anti-Vibration Feet - Application Bulletin | Application Overview | Reduce movement of top load washing machines with TPEs for anti-vibration feet | View |
| TPEs for Home Appliances | Product/Service Overview | GLS TPEs are designed to help you stand out from your competitors with reduced appliance movement and noise | View |
| Understanding TPE Performance for Enabling 5G Technologies | White Paper | Study of the effects of formulation and thickness on the dielectric, signal transparency properties of Versaflex TPEs | View |
| Vacuum Cleaner Gasket | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versaflex™ OM provides greater design and good sealing sealing properties for vacuum cleaner gasket | View |
| Vacuum Cleaner Handle | Case Study (Snapshot) | Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative & Electrically Conduction formulations provided flame retardant and anti-static solution for vacuum cleaner handle | View |
| Versaflex CE Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs | Product/Service Overview | Stain resistant TPEs for white or light-colored phone cases | View |
| Versaflex CE Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs - Application Bulletin | Application Overview | Learn how blue jean stain resistant TPEs make the difference for white and light-colored phone cases | View |
| Versaflex™ CE TPEs for 5G Transparency - Application Bulletin | Application Overview | Minimize signal loss to enable high-speed connectivity with Versaflex™ CE 3140 TPEs with 5G transparency for phone cases and 5G devices | View |
| Versaflex™ CE TPEs for 5G Transparency - Application Bulletin (Chinese) | Application Overview | Minimize signal loss to enable high-speed connectivity with Versaflex™ CE 3140 TPEs with 5G transparency for phone cases and 5G devices (Chinese language version) | View |
| Versaflex™ TPEs for Portable Speaker Solutions - Product Bulletin (English) | Product/Service Overview | Versaflex™ TPEs for portable speakers as a gasket and overmold applications for water and dust protection (English language version) | View |
| Versaflex™ TPEs for Portable Speakers - Product Bulletin (Chinese) | Product/Service Overview | Versaflex™ TPEs for portable speakers as a gasket and overmold applications for water and dust protection (Chinese language version) | View |
| Versaflex™ XP Wet Grip TPE - Product Bulletin | Product/Service Overview | Versaflex™ XP 2850 wet grip TPE provides exceptional wet kinetic COF performance for enhanced grip in wet environments | View |
| Vibration Damping Thermoplastic Elastomers | Video | Learn how Avient can help unwanted movement and noise in your products with vibration damping thermoplastic elastomers. | View |
| Video Game Controller Grips - Case Study | Case Study | Glow-in-the-dark controller grips gain comfortable advantage with Versaflex™ OM | View |
| Waterproof Speaker Gasket | Case Study (Snapshot) | Versaflex™ CE 3120-40 easily prevented ingress of dust and water | View |
| Webinar: Overmolding with Thermoplastic Elastomers – An Essential Guide | Webinar | Learn about overmolding, material selection to enhance function, and design considerations that can help you address challenges and delight customers | View |
