Avient developed these new recycled-content materials to enable its customers to achieve their goals and add options for the circular economy.

Additionally, the Dyneema® Technical Service Center in Heerlen supports body armor manufacturers in next-generation product development.  

Key performance advantages include: Lower Total System and Lifecycle Cost: With an expected service life of up to 80 years, GridCore poles are developed for resilience.

LUXEMBOURG – June 19, 2024 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable materials solutions and services, today announced the extension of its reSound™ REC Recycled Content Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) portfolio with new AF 7210 grades specifically developed for automotive interior applications such as mats, grips, and console trays.

With brands across many industries making commitments to incorporate more recycled and bio-based materials into their products, we are constantly developing formulations that help enable these goals,” said Matt Mitchell, director global marketing, Specialty Engineered Materials.

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A first of its kind for the plastics industry, this internally developed solution also calculates how much PCR content can be added to an existing application without affecting its signature color. 

These engineered fibers are designed to provide water-blocking capability in dry design fiber optic cable applications, developed for optimal grip and insulation performance in cable jacketing and armor, and processed to help extend the life span for oil and gas pipe and industrial belts.    

Developed with the rigorous demands of the healthcare industry in mind, these innovative pre-colored compounds are formulated with materials that have been successfully tested for ISO 10993 biocompatibility, supporting compliance with the highest standards for medical applications.

For additional information, PolyOne has developed an e-book comparing popular materials used in portable speakers.