Housewares & Accessories
Consumers are spending more time and money on their homes and want their goods and accessories to reflect their personal tastes. From spatulas to bath storage and everything in between, we can deliver high-quality solutions for this ever-expanding space.
We can provide products that will enhance ergonomics and create better user experiences. We can recommend additives for special effects and increased durability. And we will work with you to improve cycle time, assess manufacturing efficiencies and improve costs. Your results? Improved brand recognition, loyal customers, and greater market share.
Applications
- Home décor
- Cookware
- Table and countertop accessories
- Cutlery
- Storage and home organization
- Bed & bath accessories
Technologies
| Polymer Additives | Thermoplastic Elastomers | Vinyl Formulations |
|---|---|---|
| Cesa™ Percept™ Authentication Technologies | OnFlex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers | CORE™ Vinyl Plastisols |
| Cesa™ Laser Additives | Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers | |
| Silcocat™ Peroxide Dispersions | Versollan™ Thermoplastic Elastomers | |
| Hiformer™ NuAge™ Polypropylene Nucleating Agent |
| NAME | CATEGORY | DESCRIPTION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfume Pump Mechanism | Case Study | Maxxam™ REC Recycled Polyolefin Formulations developed a more sustainable PCR alternative to incumbent POM for perfume pump machanism. | View |
| Sunscreen Aerosol Actuator Button | Case Study | Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer solved material performance challenges related to sand adhesion for sunscreen aerosol actuator button. | View |
| Cesa™ Laser Additives | Case Study | Learn more about the applications and capabilities of Cesa Laser Additives. | View |
| Understanding the Oxygen Barrier Performance of TPE Liners (Spanish) | White Paper | White paper explaining the testing criteria and results for standard and oxygen barrier TPEs for use as cap liners in packaging (Spanish language version). | View |
| Maxxam™ NHFR Formulations - Extractor Hood | Video | Discover how Maxxam Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Formulations met our customers requirements for a new kitchen extractor hood. | View |
| Understanding the Oxygen Barrier Performance of TPE Liners | White Paper | White paper to explain the testing criteria and results for standard and oxygen barrier TPEs for use as cap liners in packaging. | View |
| Water Pump Housing/Valve | Case Study | LubriOne Internally Lubricated Formulations improved processing performance for dental water pump housing and valve. | View |
| Bath Mat | Case Study | A global sanitary product brand used Versaflex™ TPE for its bathmat application to achieve the wet grip performance with high density. | View |
| Explore the Benefits of Laser Marking on Plastic Caps and Closures | Article | Learn about the key benefits of laser marking and differences between top laser technologies. | View |
| Electric Quadricycle Body | Case Study | Smartbatch™ FX for Paint Replacement supported painted steel replacement with look-alike molded-in-color solution for quadricycle. | View |
| Cell Filter Frame | Case Study | Provided a reinforced thermoplastic with long glass fiber that offered a noticeable improvement compared to short fiber in stiffness and strength properties. | View |
| Caps and Closures Industry Overview | Case Study | Overview of caps and closures key requirements and helpful Avient technologies. | View |
| Caps & Closures – Industry Bulletin | Industry Overview | Overview of caps and closures key requirements and helpful Avient technologies. | View |
| Long Fiber Thermoplastics Brackets and Latches | Application Overview | Key benefits and data for long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) to replace metal for brackets and latches. | View |
| Snorkel Mouthpiece | Case Study | Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers Customized a soft (Shore A) TPE solution that passed strict tests, including thermal deformation, UV resistance, and assembly resistance. | View |
| Housing for Crane Control | Case Study | Bergamid™ Polyamide Formulations offered nylon (PA66) formulation with high impact resistance and dimensional stability. | View |
| Long Fiber Technologies Application Development | Product + Service Overview | Avient long fiber technologies application development center bulletin highlighting services including design support, material validation, simulation support, and in-house prototyping. | View |
| Complēt™ and OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites - Design Guide | Processing + Design Guide | Download this guide to learn how to design ribs, bosses, and other features that stand the test of time, better ways to process LFT materials, what to do to minimize part defects and more about Complēt™ and OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites. | View |
| Electronic Card Reader Part Multimedia Hub | Case Study | OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Formulations provided metal replacement and met strict mechanical criteria. | View |
| Services Capabilities Overview | Product + Service Overview | Discover the comprehensive technical services available through Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient to assist customers. | View |
| Electronic Card Reader Part for Multimedia Hub | Case Study | OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Formulations provided metal replacement and met strict mechanical criteria. | View |
| Appliance Manufacturer Push Buttons | Case Study | Maxxam™ NHFR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations provided a non-halogenated solution while improving the performance of the formerly used halogenated grade. | View |
| Navigating the Challenges of Semiconductor Packaging with Specialty Polymer Solutions | Case Study | Learn more about the challenges of semiconductor packaging and how we can help. | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations Extended Version (Chinese) | Processing + Design Guide | Injection molding parameters and troubleshooting recommendations for Gravi-Tech™ (Chinese language version) | View |
| Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations Extended Version | Processing + Design Guide | Injection molding parameters and troubleshooting recommendations for Gravi-Tech™. | View |
| Nymax™ and Nymax™ REC Formulations Processing Guide | Processing + Design Guide | Injection molding parameters and troubleshooting recommendations for the the Nymax™ prime and Nymax™ REC recycled nylon materials. | View |
| Maxxam™ FR Injection Molding | Processing + Design Guide | Injection molding parameters and guidelines for Maxxam FR polyolefin formulations. | View |
| Complēt™ & OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites - Processing Guide | Processing + Design Guide | Guidance on key elements of preparation and molding process for Complet & OnForce LFT | View |
| Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance (ESCR) Design Guide | Processing + Design Guide | Find out how part design can reduce stress in molded plastic parts and improve ESCR in your products. | View |
| Ergonomic Design Guide | Processing + Design Guide | Take a closer look at ergonomic grip design considerations for improving interactions with handheld devices. | View |
| Coaxial Signal Cable Jacket | Case Study | Maxxam™ Polyolefin Formulations provided excellent performance with low dielectric constant to make the jacket layer of signal cables have low capacitance loss. | View |
| Lighter Weight, Greater Durability for Luxury Vehicles | Case Study | Avient created a customized Maxxam™ Polyolefin formulation for an HVAC damper, achieving a 90% weight reduction and meeting performance and regulatory standards for a luxury German automaker. | View |
| Cleaner and Safer Internal Automotive Parts | Case Study | Onflex™ and Maxxam™ materials are designed to reduce VOCs, fogging, and odor in automotive interiors while ensuring high performance. | View |
| Reduce Carbon Footprint by Replacing Traditional Materials | Case Study | Avient's Edgetek™ PKE and LubriOne™ PKE series offer sustainable, high-performance alternatives to traditional materials, reducing carbon footprint and VOC emissions while maintaining durability in harsh environments. | View |
| Marine Application Material Solutions | Application Graphic | Explore a range of material solutions for marine applications such as boats, jet skis, and docks. | View |
| Busbar Carrier for EV Battery | Case Study | Maxxam™ NHFR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulation provided a non-halogenated solution with increased performance for EV battery. | View |
| Living Wall Planter | Case Study | Maxxam™ NHFR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulation provided an optimal balance of fire safety and durability for living wall planter. | View |
| Power Tool Battery Pack | Case Study | Maxxam™ NHFR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulation provided a non-halogenated solution for manufacturer while increasing the thermal conductivity. |
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| Electronic Card Holder | Case Study | Maxxam™ NHFR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulation provided a formulation that met UL and IEC standards. | View |
| Fan Blower Housing | Case Study | Maxxam™ NHFR Non-Halogen FlameRetardant Polyolefin Formulation replaced halogenated solutions while keeping the required mechanical performance. | View |
| Maxxam™ NHFR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Polyolefins | Product Selection Guide | View our portfolio of Maxxam™ NHFR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Polyolefins. | View |
| Heavy Truck Foot Pedal | Case Study | A heavy truck manufacturer used a pre-colored OnForce™ LFT to replace metal for exterior step pedal. | View |
| LubriOne Internally Lubricated Formulations | Video | Offering smooth performance from small-scale precision in hinges to industrial-grade durability in bearings. | View |
| Snowmobile Application Material Solutions | Application Graphic | Explore a range of material solutions for snowmobiles and accessories. | View |
| Smartwatch Housing | Case Study | OnColor™ Bio Colorants offered bio-based colorants to support carbon footprint reduction for smartwatch housing. | View |
| PP Inhaler Roll Cap | Case Study | OnColor™ Lux Colorants were used for the inhaler roll cap application. | View |
| Gaming Wheel Grip | Case Study | A global consumer electronics brand used a Versaflex™ CE TPE to replace leather for soft touch, durable grip. | View |
| TPE for Workout Resistance Band | Case Study | Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers offer excellent rebound resilience to replace thermoset rubber with a recyclable material. | View |
| Avient Wire & Cable Industry Bulletin | Industry Overview | Overview of how Avient serves wire & cable customers, highlighting both power and data cables technologies. | View |
| Specialty, Static Dissipative Packaging | Case Study | Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative Formulations protected critical electronics from ESD while providing an environmental barrier. | View |
| Flame Retardant Engineered Materials Solutions | Video | Discover Avient's portfolio of flame retardant engineered materials available in a range of polymers. | View |
| Lip Gloss Tube Tip | Case Study | OnFlex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers met soft-touch design requirements and met FDA compliance. | View |
| Vacuum Cleaner Handle | Case Study | Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative Electrically Conduction formulations provided flame retardant and anti-static solution for vacuum cleaner handle. | View |
| HVAC Thumb Wheel & Vent | Case Study | Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers provided reliable sealing and bonding for HVAC thumb wheel and vent in automobile. | View |
| Seat Ventilation Tube | Case Study | Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers provided excellent sealing and overmolding for seat ventilation tube. | View |
| Seat Belt Tether Cover | Case Study | Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer provided flexibility and various environmental factors for seat belt tether cover. | View |
| Street Light Arm | Case Study | OnForce™ LFT adds strength and UV resistance in street light arm. | View |
| Compression Controller Housing Grip | Case Study | Versollan™ TPEs were able to provide good adhesion to PCTG and a comfortable, ergonomic grip for a compression controller housing grip. | View |
| Webinar: Overmolding with Thermoplastic Elastomers – An Essential Guide | Webinar | Learn about overmolding, material selection to enhance function, and design considerations that can help you address challenges and delight customers. | View |
| Orthopedic Shoe Sole | Case Study | GLS™ Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer provided the right balance of haptics and fulfilled healthcare regulations. | View |
| Smartbatch™ FX for Paint Replacement | Product + Service Overview | Overview of applications and benefits of Smartbatch™ FX for Paint Replacement. | View |
| OnColor™ FX Special Effect Colorants | Product + Service Overview | Overview of applications and benefits. | View |
| Safety Goggle Gasket | Case Study | Versaflex™ TPE delivers an FDA-compliant and soft touch for safety googles gasket. | View |
| LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulations – PTFE-free Solutions (Chinese) | Product + Service Overview | Overview of key characteristics, markets and applications (Chinese language version). | View |
| Discover Avient's Hiformer™ Liquid Technology for Plastic Coloration | Video | Innovative Solutions to Transform your Plastic Coloration Process. | View |
| Aircraft Flooring | Case Study | Plastisols provided needed quality and performance for this aircraft interior OEM. | View |
| Cleaner Connector for Swimming Pool | Case Study | OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite provided a corrosion-resistant, long glass fiber-reinforced material for cleaner connector. | View |
| Storage Box Latch for Automotive Aftermarket Manufacturer | Case Study | Internally lubricated, LubriOne™ PKE formulation delivered rugged and durable performance for an easy-to-use slide latch for a storage box. | View |
| Colorants & Additives for Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Wire & Cable Applications | Product + Service Overview | Learn more about our portfolio of colorants and additives for TPU in wire and cable applications. | View |
| Paint Replacement for Construction Vehicle Panels | Case Study | Smartbatch™ FX replaces the need to paint vehicle panels. | View |
| Radiation Protection Aprons | Case Study | CORE™ Vinyl Plastisols provided a plastisol solution to enhance performance and processing for radiation protection aprons. | View |
| EEG Headset Parts | Case Study | Versaflex™ TPEs provided soft touch and satisfied regulatory requirements for EEG headset parts. | View |
| Colorants and Additives for Wire & Cable (EMEA) | Product Selection Guide | Learn more about our portfolio for wire and cable applications (EMEA). | View |
| Kitchen Extractor Hoods | Case Study | Maxxam™ NHFR formulation provides non-halogen flame retardant performance for extractor fan. | View |
| Cash Machine Tray | Case Study | Stat-Tech™ formulations provide electrostatic discharge, flame retardant performance, and excellent stiffness for cash machine tray. | View |
| Engineered Polymer Formulations for Firearm Components | Product Selection Guide | Overview of technologies, characteristics, and applications. | View |
| Vibration Damping Thermoplastic Elastomers | Video | Learn how Avient can help unwanted movement and noise in your products with vibration damping thermoplastic elastomers. | View |
| Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations | Product + Service Overview | Overview of key characteristics, markets, applications and formulations. | View |
| Benefits of LFT | White Paper | Explore the unique capabilities of specialty long fiber reinforced composites. | View |
| Nymax™ Polymer Formulations Design Guide | Processing + Design Guide | Comprehensive guide for designing molded parts with Nymax nylon formulations. | View |
| LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulations – PTFE-free Solutions | Product + Service Overview | Overview of key characteristics, markets and applications. | View |
| Cesa™ Laser Additives | Product + Service Overview | Overview of applications and benefits. | View |
| Vehicle Light Heat Sinks | Case Study | Therma-Tech™ provided lighter weight solutions with required thermal conductivity for automotive light heat sinks. | View |
| Engineered Polymer Materials for EV Batteries | Video | Learn more about advanced polymer technologies that enhance EV battery design and performance to enable benefits such as extended vehicle range, lightweighting and sustainability. | View |
| Military Helmet Parts | Case Study | Bergamid™ formulations provide greater impact resistance for military helmet. | View |
| OnColor™ Lux Colorants | Product + Service Overview | Overview of our glow-in-the-dark colorants for automotive, consumer, and E&E products. | View |
| EV Charging Gun Grip | Case Study | Versaflex™ TPE Formulation provided chemical resistance and bonding for EV charging gun grip. | View |
| Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Market and Solutions | Industry Overview | Overview of EV charging market and technologies to enhance public charging stations. | View |
| Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Solutions | Product + Service Overview | Challenges and solutions for materials used in EV charging stations. | View |
| BOS - Battery S Frame | Case Study | Nymax™ REC provides lightweight recycled solution for battery S frame. | View |
| Compartment Cover for Medical Device | Case Study | Versollan™ Thermoplastic Elastomers achieved excellent adhesion and improved aesthetics and usability for compartment cover. | View |
| Avient's Toolkits for TPEs and Specialty Engineered Materials | Video | Developed to help you learn more about our portfolios of sustainable solutions. | View |
| Gun Grip Sleeves | Case Study | Eco-conscious plastisols improve the firearm experience and meet guidelines. | View |
| Avient's Highly Engineered Materials for the Battery and E-mobility Market | Video | Watch this video to learn more about engineered solutions that can enable advanced mobility. | View |
| Cesa™ Laser Marking Additives | Product + Service Overview | Product description, key characteristics and markets/applications. | View |
| Electric Vehicle Part | Case Study | Maxxam polyolefin replaces aluminum and reduces weight in electric vehicle part. | View |
| Battery Pack and Cover for Vacuum Cleaner | Case Study | Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Formulations provided certified material and added durability to vacuum battery pack and cover. | View |
| Pressure-sensitive Switch Mats | Case Study | Provided custom colors and durable solution for high-traffic area mats. | View |
| Engineered Materials for EV Batteries | Application Graphic | Discover engineered polymers to advance battery design and performance. | View |
| Long Fiber Technologies Application Development | Product + Service Overview | Avient long fiber technologies application development center bulletin highlighting services including design support, material validation, simulation support, and in-house prototyping. | View |