https://www.avient.com/news/avient-present-broad-array-innovative-and-sustainable-materials-solutions-chinaplas-2025
Driving Sustainable Development in Flexible Packaging with Avient Non-PFAS Solutions (April 16, 10:30–10:50, Hall 16, Booth R31),
Cesa™ Fiber Additives for Cool & Warm Feeling – Offer Comfort & Efficiency for Sports Clothes (April 16, 14:50–15:10, Hall 20, Booth L61).
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=3624
X HC 93293#SR-03215-001 50:50 Blue
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-sustainability-portfolio-europe-expanded-support-circular-economy
reSound™ OM (overmolding) thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) utilize between 40 and 50 percent bio-renewable content derived from sugarcane, and offer hardness levels and performance comparable to standard TPEs.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-develops-new-hardness-grades-high-performance-barricade-elastomers-portfolio
CLEVELAND – June 24, 2021 – Avient today announced the launch of two new grades within its next-generation Barricade™ elastomers product line that expand the durometer range, which now spans from 50 to 90 Shore A.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-onflex-lo-tpes-awarded-low-voc-technology-improves-automotive-interior-experience
OnFlex LO, PolyOne’s newest ground-breaking TPE technology, reduces volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by up to 50 percent versus existing TPEs, and minimizes fogging and odor in interior automotive components.
https://www.avient.com/idea/rise-above-four-common-lightweighting-mistakes
Generally, replacing a metal component with a plastic one results in a 50 percent weight reduction, so the math is attractive to designers striving to reach Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) targets.
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/high-performance-synthetic-fibers/pet-polyester-fiber
Common Types & Deniers
High Tenacity
Standard Shrink
Low Shrink
Ultra-low shrink
Deniers: 50 - 3000
https://www.avient.com/news/redefining-“cool”-new-infrared-absorption-additive-improves-energy-efficiency-and-comfort-large-indoor-facilities
It absorbs up to 50% of the infrared energy contained in sunlight, but does not hinder the transmission of visible light into a structure.
https://www.avient.com/news/bow-stern-new-hammerhead-marine-composite-panels-polyone-remove-weight-streamline-production
With a weight savings of more than 50% versus plywood, these continuous-fiber reinforced thermoplastic sandwich panels offer boat manufacturers a lighter, more efficient alternative to traditional marine construction materials.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-delivers-certified-ok-compost-home-colorants-simplify-bio-degradable-packaging-compliance
Beginning January 1, 2017, the new law will require single-use carrier bags thinner than 50 microns – often called fruit and vegetable bags – to meet the French standard (T51-800 standard) for home composting.
