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A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE VIRTUAL REALITY APPLICATION BULLETIN AESTHETIC APPEAL Metallic and Custom Effects, FDA-Approved Masterbatch Colorants SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants, Pre-Colored Resins WEARABLE COMFORT Flexibility, Skin- Compatible Comfort, Soft Touch, Heat Reduction SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs), Silicone, Nylon (PA) FUNCTIONALITY Impact Resistance, Dimensional Stability, Strength SOLUTION: Copolyester, PC/ Polyester Blends, Polycarbonate, Styrenics BETTER EXPERIENCES. DURABILITY Impact Strength, Rigid or Flexible Materials SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs), Copolyester, Polycarbonate, PC Blends, PMMA, Styrenics, Nylon (PA), Silicone SURFACE PROTECTION Performance Enhancing Additives SOLUTION: Antimicrobial Additives, Scratch and Mar Additives ERGONOMICS Soft Touch, Easy to Grip SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs), Silicone TOUGHNESS Impact Strength, Chemical Resistance SOLUTION: PC/Polyester Blends, Copolyester WEAR PERFORMANCE Wear-Resistance SOLUTION: Polyester (PET), Nylon (PA), Acetal (POM) DISCOVER.

TENSILE TENSILE FLEXURAL FLEXURAL COMPRESSIVE DENSITY lb/in3 (g/cm3) GLASS % ASTM Standard ASTM D3916/D638 ASTM D3916/D638 ASTM D4476/D790 ASTM D4476/D790 ASTM D695 ASTM D792 ASTM D2584 Glass Fiber 110-150 (750-1000) 5.5-7.0 (38-48) 100-130 (700-900) 5.5-6.5 (38-45) 60-110 (415-750) .068-.073 (1.9-2.0) 65-75 Carbon Fiber 405 (2800) 24 (165) 180 (1200) 21 (145) (1000) 0.058 (1.6) 75 Multiaxial Glass 45-60 (310-415) 2.6-3.5 (18-24) 65 (450) 2.1-2.7 (15-19) 40 (275) 0.066 (1.8) 45-55 STANDARD SIZES CONTINUOUS FILAMENT WOUND PROFILES This table represents examples of common continuous filament wound profile sizes.

Soft touch solutions: GLS™ specialty polymers allow customers to enhance their packaging through ease of opening and reclosing, value-added dispensing, better grip and enhanced sensory experiences.

PHONE CASE BRAND P H O N E C A S E S • Compatible with antimicrobial additives • Good stain resistance • Non-yellowing • Delivered enhanced solution that included antimicrobial properties and stain resistance • Collaborated with OEM and the foremost supplier of antimicrobials to comply with key bacterial growth requirements Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Overmolding with TPEs gives consumers a better grip However, the original TPE that the company selected caused issues during 2K molding. For this manufacturer, another appealing aspect of working with this material was Avient’s dedicated TPE production line in Spain, which is used solely to manufacture TPEs for overmolding applications.

Overmolding with TPEs gives consumers a better grip However, the original TPE that the company selected caused issues during 2K molding. For this manufacturer, another appealing aspect of working with this material was Avient’s dedicated TPE production line in Spain, which is used solely to manufacture TPEs for overmolding applications.

Overmolding with TPEs gives consumers a better grip However, the original TPE that the company selected caused issues during 2K molding. For this manufacturer, another appealing aspect of working with this material was Avient’s dedicated TPE production line in Spain, which is used solely to manufacture TPEs for overmolding applications.

Uncover the multiple benefits available when you add TPEs to your products Specific applications where TPEs can help include: Soft and semi-rigid orthotics can benefit from the use of soft TPEs.

In other words, explore what’s possible with TPEs. Again, TPEs can help. TPEs work to reduce costs in other ways too.