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Infant & Child Products

When it comes to infants and children, there isn’t any room to compromise. On materials, on safety, on anything. 

We can bring you technologies that will stand up to teething and germs. If you need colors and surfaces that will appeal to picky toddlers, or sustainable products that will please even the most environmentally conscious of parents, you can count on us too. We can also help accelerate the design process, making sure the materials you select work to the best of their ability. Because the smallest consumers deserve the very best.

Applications

  • Strollers
  • Car seats
  • Infant and child gear
  • Feeding and diapering
  • Games and toys
  • Outdoor play
  • Child vehicles
Technologies
Resources
Technologies
Resources
NAME CATEGORY DESCRIPTION  
Sunscreen Aerosol Actuator Button Case Study Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer solved material performance challenges related to sand adhesion for sunscreen aerosol actuator button. 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
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
Recharger Components for Hearing Aid Case Study A hearing aid manufacturer used Gravi-Tech™ Formulations for its recharger components to achieve lightweighting requirement and reduce the total costs. 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
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
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
Services Capabilities Overview Product + Service Overview Discover the comprehensive technical services available through Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient to assist customers. 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
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
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
Ergonomic Design Guide Processing + Design Guide Take a closer look at ergonomic grip design considerations for improving interactions with handheld devices. View
Marine Application Material Solutions Application Graphic Explore a range of material solutions for marine applications such as boats, jet skis, and docks. 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
Specialty, Static Dissipative Packaging Case Study Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative Formulations protected critical electronics from ESD while providing an environmental barrier. 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
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
Fishing Lures Case Study CORE™ Non-Phthalate Plastisols delivered a non-phthalate plastisol formulation that improved processing and met regulatory requirements. View
Orthopedic Shoe Sole Case Study GLS™ Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer provided the right balance of haptics and fulfilled healthcare regulations. 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
Waterproof Seal on Accessory Part for Automobile Case Study Versalloy™ XL TPV alloy grade delivers an FDA-compliant and color-matched solution for an automotive OEM. View
EEG Headset Parts Case Study Versaflex™ TPEs provided soft touch and satisfied regulatory requirements for EEG headset parts. 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
Nymax™ Polymer Formulations Design Guide Processing + Design Guide Comprehensive guide for designing molded parts with Nymax nylon formulations. 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
Hearing Protection Headset Case Study Gravi-Tech formulations meet acoustic performance test and reduce weight in ear defenders. 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
Medical Mannikins Case Study Supplied a non-phthalate plastisol solution in specified colors to meet all performance requirements. 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
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
Engineered Materials for EV Batteries Application Graphic Discover engineered polymers to advance battery design and performance. View
Understanding TPE Performance for Enabling 5G Technologies White Paper Study of the effects of formulation and thickness on the dielectric, signal transparency properties of Versaflex TPEs. View
Specialty Engineered Polymers for Telecommunication Applications (Chinese) Video Discover materials from Avient that can enable faster and more reliable communication, minimize signal loss and maximize connectivity, protect electronics from static build up and radio frequency interference (Chinese language version). View
Lower Exterior Bumper Case Study Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants and Additives give the metallic look without the paint for an exterior bumper. View
Airgun Bullet Casing Case Study Delivered a high-impact nylon formulation with equal performance and 80% less weight. View
Specialty Engineered Polymers for Telecommunication Applications Video Discover materials from Avient that can enable faster and more reliable communication, minimize signal loss and maximize connectivity, protect electronics from static build up and radio frequency interference. View
Cutting Edge Product Development with Rada Cutlery Case Study Design services and specialty materials combine for a differentiated new product line. View
Playground Equipment Case Study Provided vinyl coating solutions to protect against the effects of harsh weather, and to protect children from potential scrapes and scratches. View
Pallet Non-slip Strips Case Study Read how technical expertise and broad TPE portfolio shortened the development timeline and delivered a durable performance. View
Diastimeter Cover for Power Tool Case Study Versaflex ™OM Thermoplastic Elastomer provided a formulation with better wear resistance and met anti-static standard surface resistivity. View
Lip Gloss Tip Brush Case Study Delivered a formulation with good chemical resistance to oil in long-term environments and provided an easy-to-mold TPE and replaced TPU/TPEE with a better soft touch feel. View
Avient Film Solutions (Chinese language version) Video Solutions for co-extruded protective film, PET photovoltaic backsheet and PETG sleeves. View
Nymax™ Motorcycle Trunk Application Snapshot Case Study Nymax™ Glass and Mineral Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6 Formulation delivers service and performance for transportation OEM. View
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations and Versaflex™ TPEs for Cosmetics Packaging (Chinese) Video Enhance your cosmetic packaging with Gravi-Tech and Versaflex solutions (Chinese language version). View
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations and Versaflex™ TPEs for Cosmetics Packaging Video Enhance your cosmetic packaging with Gravi-Tech and Versaflex solutions. View
Services Capabilities Overview Product + Service Overview Discover the comprehensive technical services available through Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient to assist customers. View
Compound Bow Grip Case Study Nymax™ nylon substrate and Versaflex™ TPE overmold combine to deliver structural integrity and comfort for archery OEM. View
Aqueous Battery Gasket Case Study Dynaflex™ TPE delivered excellent sealing plus chemical resistance for demanding energy storage application. View
Hoyt VITALPOINT Grip - Case Study Case Study Learn how Versaflex™ Soft-Touch Thermoplastic Elastomers enhanced accuracy and comfort while maintaining grip design for archery bow. View
Disc Golf Discs Case Study Dynaflex™ TPEs provided a versatile material for achieving multiple disc capabilities, colors and features. View
Gravi-Tech™ E2 Meat Box Case Study Gravi-Tech™ formulations enable magnetic detection and color matching for E2 meat box. View
Coffee Machine Seal Case Study Custom Versaflex™ formulation with excellent peel force performance to meet the sealing requirements. View
Versaflex™ HC TPEs for Laryngeal Mask Airway Video Discover how our Versaflex HC TPEs provided the ultra-soft and gel-like feel, optimized performance, and complied with FDA and ISO 10993 requirements. View
Bergamid™ Racing Wheel Application Case Study Bergamid™ polymer formulations provide high strength and abrasion resistance for the gear of the racing wheel. View
Specialty Engineered Materials for Healthcare (Chinese) Product Selection Guide View our portfolio on specialty engineered materials for healthcare (Chinese language version). View
Footwear Insert Case Study Customized a formulation to achieve super soft gel performance without a tacky finish. View
Specialty Engineered Materials for Healthcare Product Selection Guide View our portfolio on specialty engineered materials for healthcare. View
Electric Hair Clippers Case Study Provided color matching expertise to match glass fiber reinforced formulation to specific customer requirement. View
Sealing of Nebulizer Lid Case Study Provided easy injection molding process and pass durability test with good wear resistance. View
Disposable Syringe Tip Cap Case Study Increased process efficiency and formulated a solution that met rigorous medical application requirements. View
Microbial susceptibility of various polymers and evaluation of thermoplastic elastomers with antimicrobial additives White Paper Examine the technical details of our research study to test against microbial attack, including the efficacy of GLS™ TPES with antimicrobial additives. View
Spirit Bottle Caps Case Study Gravi-Tech™ material delivered customized density and supported electroplating to give the look and feel of metal. View
Luxury Spirit Cap Case Study Customized Gravi-Tech™ formulation allowed electroplating to achieve weight, look and feel of metal. View
Spirit Bottle Cap Disk Case Study Gravi-Tech™ formulation replaced metal and enabled PVD metallization for a luxury closure manufacturer. View
Knee Brace Case Study Dynaflex™ TPE offered material that passed required FDA regulations and provided ultra soft tactile finish to knee brace. View
Cover of Air Cushion Powder Compact Case Study Delivered chemically resistant material with excellent sealing properties and good resilience to achieve requested performance. View
Gravi-Tech™ Perfume Cap Case Study Gravi-tech density modified formulations provide metallic finish in perfume cap. View
Gravi-Tech™ Tequila Bottle Closure Case Study Gravi-tech density modified formulations simplify processing of bottle closure. View
Versaflex™ CE TPEs for 5G Transparency - Application Bulletin (Chinese) Application Overview Minimize signal loss to enable high-speed connectivity with Versaflex™ CE 3140 TPEs with 5G transparency for phone cases and 5G devices (Chinese language version). View
Soft Foam Ammo for Toy Case Study Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer developed a TPE solution with consistent quality that met tight durometer specifications and improved yield. View
Versaflex™ CE TPEs for 5G Transparency - Application Bulletin Application Overview Minimize signal loss to enable high-speed connectivity with Versaflex™ CE 3140 TPEs with 5G transparency for phone cases and 5G devices. View
Fishing Tool Grip Case Study Custom Versaflex™ wet grip TPE and part design services combine to deliver an optimized and aesthetically differentiated fishing tool for outdoor gear OEM. View
Versaflex™ XP Wet Grip TPE - Product Bulletin Product + Service Overview Versaflex™ XP 2850 wet grip TPE provides exceptional wet kinetic COF performance for enhanced grip in wet environments. View
PET Bottle for Hair Care Case Study OnColor™ Frost PET Effect delivered customized color and anti-UV combination for hair care bottle. View
Building & Construction - Industry Bulletin Industry Overview Comprehensive overview of Avient technologies for applications within the Building and Construction industry. View
Luxury Toothbrush Base Case Study Gravi-Tech™ replaces metal and maintains performance for luxury toothbrush base. View
Challenges of In-House Plastisol Production Product + Service Overview Considerations for producing plastisol in-house. View
Clip & Lock Closure for Food Containers Case Study Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer improves performance and meets food compliance regulations for clip and lock closure. View
Tourniquet Band Case Study Custom GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer replaced thermoset rubber for tourniquet band. View
Gravi-Tech™ Luxury Closure (English & Spanish) Case Study Gravi-Tech™ replaces metal and maintains a high quality look and feel for luxury closure (English & Spanish language version). View
Stat-Tech™ Fire Alarm Case Study Stat-Tech™ ST7400-8010 ESD Formulations improved electrical conductivity for fire alarm. View