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New Black Colorants Available from Avient to Help Achieve High Jetness in Polyester Textiles
New Renol™ Black Colorants Deep Black provide intense black shades with excellent light fastness to polyester textiles.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/composites-explained
Common thermoset formulations include polyester, vinyl ester, epoxy and polyurethane (PU).
Thermoplastics used in making composites range from polypropylene (PP), nylon (PA) and polycarbonate (PC) to polyester, polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), and polyetheretherketone (PEEK).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Polystrand R Recycled Polyester Composite Tape and Laminates Product Bulletin.pdf
Polystrand™ R
Recycled Polyester Composite Tape and Laminates
Meet Sustainability Goals and Maintain Performance
Consumers, end-users, and legislators are
demanding improved sustainability in an
increasing number of products.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Incorporates a minimum of 95% post-consumer
recycled PET resin and 58% glass fiber
• Available in unidirectional tape, 2-layer X-ply™
and 3-layer tri-ply laminates
• Excellent bondability to other materials via
thermal lamination or adhesives
• Impact and corrosion resistant
• Improved carbon footprint vs. traditional
polyester-based composite tape
APPLICATIONS
Recycled content unidirectional tapes and
laminates are well-suited for applications that
benefit from the light weight, high strength,
and impact resistance of continuous glass fiber
reinforced rPET including:
• Commercial vehicles
• Trailers
• Structural automotive applications
• Consumer electronics and accessories
• Outdoor sporting equipment and
adventure gear
PRODUCT BULLETIN
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Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
Continuous fiber-reinforced composites comparison: recycled PETG, virgin PETG and APET resin systems with
58% glass fiber reinforcement
CARBON FOOTPRINT COMPARISON TO ALTERNATIVES
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from cradle-to-gate production
Polystrand R 5840B made
with rPET has a lower carbon
footprint than traditional
polyester-based products;
44% lower than PETG and
31% lower than APET.
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https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/fiber-additives/cesa-fiber-additives
Our range of Cesa™ Fiber Additives in pellet form are suitable for spun-dyed polyester, polypropylene or polyamide.
Discover our color masterbatch portfolio for spun-dyed polyester and polyamide.
Recycled polyester fibers used in clothing, automotive textiles, home textiles, and more
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/colorant-dispersions/stan-tone-epx-epoxy-dispersions
Stan-Tone™ PEP Polyester Dispersions
These colorants are highly compatible with polyester systems, reacting to become part of your final cured product.
https://www.avient.com/epic-special-effects-tips
Particle Size of flake measures .008”x.008” and are made of polyester.
Mix by weight on 1/10th of a gram scale and do not mix with Glitters or Shimmers (Polyester Flake will remelt and hold the foil).
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Deep Black Shades for Polyester Textiles
Achieve intense fade-resistant jet-black shades in polyester textiles with deep black colorants for the eco-conscious spin-dyeing process.
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=1
New Non-Fluorine Stain-Resistant Concentrates for Polyester Textiles from Avient
Avient Launches Non-Fluorine Anti-Stain Concentrates for Polyester Textiles
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https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/colorant-dispersions/stan-tone-hcc-vinyl-paste-dispersions
Stan-Tone™ PEP Polyester Dispersions
These colorants are highly compatible with polyester systems, reacting to become part of your final cured product.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/colorant-dispersions/stan-tone-et-polyether-dispersions
Stan-Tone™ PEP Polyester Dispersions
These colorants are highly compatible with polyester systems, reacting to become part of your final cured product.