Avient’s composite tapes combine thermoplastic resins with unidirectional and engineered fibers to create continuous fiber-reinforced composite materials that provide superior strength-to-weight ratio and high performance for reinforcement across a broad range of applications. The breadth of the materials includes Polystrand™ unidirectional tapes made with continuous glass fiber and an expanding variety of resins such as polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyketone (PK), polyamide (PA), and others, and Fiber-Line™ engineered fiber tapes, made using uniquely processed fibers including carbon, glass, and aramid. For example, incorporating post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin into composite materials such as unidirectional tape can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of those composites.  

RejoinTM PCR Masterbatch uses PCR as a carrier resin, effectively allowing a bottle or part to be manufactured with 100% PCR. Simplify the process to develop color in recycled resin for L’Oréal to achieve global color consistency, while working towards their 2030 objective to have 100% of the plastics used in its packaging be made from recycled or bio-based material. Avient’s PCR Color Prediction Service helped L’Oréal simplify overall color development with recycled resin.

Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants offered versatile solution across resins and low LDR Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants provided resin compatibility for respiratory accessory parts List with examples of polymer additives and colorants that are suitable for PET resins

Made from polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) resin, Transcend Premier Healthcare Colorants, including pre-colored solutions, can withstand up to 1,000 autoclave cycles and high heat sterilization up to 150C. These resins also maintain dimensional stability while providing chemical resistance against the effects of harsh cleaning agents.   Additional iterations are in development for other high-performance resins, including polyethersulfone (PES) and polysulfone (PSU).  

Initially launched at the K Show in October 2022, Maxxam™ BIO bio-based polyolefins are formulated with both bio-based resin and/or filler from natural sources such as olive seed powder. They can be based on either prime or bio-based resin. Incorporating a bio-based resin with a natural filler further enhances sustainability and reduces product carbon footprint compared to fossil feedstock alternatives.  

Color concentrates formulated in Bormedª resins Mevopur™ Colorants and Functional Additives for Bormed™ Resins - Application Bulletin Learn more about using Bormed resin concentrates in medical devices, diagnostics and pharmaceutical packaging

Our colorants can be produced using a wide variety of specialty base resins from several major manufacturers and suppliers. Robust color concentrates for high-temperature resins.

Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants offered versatile solution across resins and low LDR Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants provided resin compatibility for respiratory accessory parts

The service is available in North America for injection molding applications using polyolefin resins.   There are certain manufacturing limitations that prevent the use of some special effects, select resin types, or specific high color tolerances.

In contrast, short fiber reinforced thermoplastic materials contain reinforcing fibers of various short lengths (approximately 1mm in length on average) that are randomly orientated in the resin/pellet.   Fibers encapsulated with resin