Consumer Products
U.S. Plastics Industry Well-Positioned for Continued Growth
Interesting highlights of PLASTICS’ 2017 Size & Impact Report, including employment and shipments data.
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Solvay Starts Up Production of Technyl Nylons in Mexico
Solvay’s new San Louis Potos nylon facility will service the company’s regional customers in the automotive and consumer goods markets.
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Materials: Marine-Grade PC for Flexible Boat Enclosures
Covestro’s new Makrolon PC sheet provides a clear, unobstructed view on the water.
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3D-Printed Sneakers Gaining Traction
Under Armour, adidas, Nike and New Balance are applying different additive manufacturing technologies and materials for customized kicks.
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Post-Consumer PET Bottles Turned to New ‘True’ Black Jeans
Unifil’s Repreve recycled fiber used by Cone Denim in a new line of black jeans.
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Materials: Carbon Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6 & 66
New compounds aimed at applications when components need to resist higher peak temperatures.
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Materials: Low-Emission Polyacetal for Gear Applications
DowDuPont’s new acetal is geared to both automotive and non-automotive gear applications.
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Materials: Cellulosic with Higher Dimensional Stability and Creep Resistance
Eastman’s new bioplastic boasts a significantly higher heat deflection temperature than standard CAP.
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Materials: Flame-Retardant Nylon 66 for Unattended Appliance Connectors
Ascend’s newest grade sports the highest possible glow wire ignition temperature rating.
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