Innovation in Plastics, Polymers & Resins
From engineering thermoplastics to biobased polymers to films and parts,
DuPont helps deliver dependable performance advantages for a host of processing techniques and demanding applications in the Plastics, Polymers & Resins Industry.
USES AND APPLICATIONS
USES AND APPLICATIONS
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Sorona® for Uniform Fabric
DuPont™ Sorona® fiber enhances wool and cotton, for a soft uniform fabric that dries quickly, stretches comfortably, and recovers its shape beautifully. And Sorona® is 37% renewably sourced, which means workwear manufacturers now have a renewable uniform fabric option. -
Sorona® for Casual Wear
DuPont™ Sorona® enhances casual wear fabrics when blended with both man-made fibers like polyester and natural textiles like cotton, wool, and linen. -
Sorona® Snaps Coat Fabric Back Into Shape
Coat fabric made with Sorona® is prized by apparel designers for its remarkable shape memory. Your consumer can pull a Sorona® trenchcoat or jacket from a tightly-packed suitcase and snap it right back into shape with a single flick of the wrist. And thanks to its signature softness and warmth retention, Sorona® is also an ideal insulation material for lightweight winter wear. -
Sorona® for Chlorine-Resistant Swimwear
For high-performance, brightly colored chlorine-resistant swimwear, DuPont™ Sorona® is the perfect choice. It allows designers to combine all the performance and comfort benefits consumers want with vivid colors and crisp prints for greater design options. -
Sorona® for Automotive Carpet
When the design objective is durable, beautiful, fast-drying, stain-resistant automotive carpet, the more sustainable alternative to petroleum-based products is DuPont™ Sorona®. High-performance Sorona® fiber contains 37% renewably-sourced, plant-based content by weight and consumes less non-renewable energy during manufacture than nylon 6. -
Sorona® for Automotive Fabric
DuPont™ Sorona® has stain resistance engineered directly into the fiber so automotive fabric resists staining for the life of the textile. Durable, quick-drying, easy-to-clean, high-performance Sorona® also contains 37% renewably-sourced material by weight.
CASE STUDIES
CASE STUDIES
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DuPont™ Vespel®SP-21D Thrust Washers
Thinner, lighter Vespel® SP-21D thrust washers replace all-metal needle bearings in a new 7-speed automatic transmission for rear-drive vehicles -
Bushings in New EGR Valve
DuPont™ Vespel® SP bushings in new EGR (Exhaust Valve Recirculation) valve help deliver environmental improvements.
INFORMATION & IDEAS
INFORMATION & IDEAS
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ECCtreme™ ECA 3000:A New Class of Perfluoropolymer for Ultra-High Temperature Environments
ECCtreme™ ECA is a new high temperature perfluoropolymer that can be used in ultra-harsh environments, with a potential operating rate of up to 300°C*. It maintains properties under high temperatures, pressures, and exposure to corrosive chemicals. -
PTFE and FEP: Materials of Choice in Pharma
DuPont offers Teflon® PFA, FEP, and PTFE for pharmaceutical applications that bring a high level of quality, durability and purity to pharmaceutical manufacturing. They are superior to traditional stainless steel and glass. -
Sorona® and Bio-Based Product Labels
The USDA BioPreferred Certification of DuPont™ Sorona® means manufacturers can offer innovative products that customers can readily identify. Innovative products help reduce the use of fossil fuels and help reduce emissions. -
Triexta, Generic in Name Only
Specific performance benefits, including stain resistance, are so unique to DuPont™ Sorona®, the U.S. FTC gave the generic name triexta to homo fibers made from PTT, the Sorona® renewably sourced polymer. -
DuPont™ Sorona® and Carpet Recycling
Knowing the important role carpet recycling plays in helping the environment, DuPont research has proven that face fiber made with DuPont™ Sorona® can be shaved from the carpet backing, turned into pellets, and spun into new fiber. In fact, there are even more potential ways to recycle carpet made with Sorona®. -
A Strong Legacy in Fiber Technology
Since the early 1900's, DuPont has been a world leader in polymer and fiber technology. DuPont™ Sorona® renewably sourced fiber is the latest innovation that delivers environmental benefits without sacrificing performance.
