Gear Up for Adventure

Outdoor & Adventure Gear

View our interactive brochure to learn more about material solutions for paddlesports.

Outdoor enthusiasts demand gear that delivers uncompromising performance, in places where failure is not an option. They settle for nothing less than the best – and neither should you. That’s where we come in.

Whether you serve the casual explorer, the social adventurer, or the extreme enthusiast, our expertise and advanced polymers solutions can spark design innovation and lead to pioneering products. 

Looking to drop weight but maintain strength and function? Need protection against UV light, harsh temperatures, and other elements that might diminish product life? Ready to incorporate colors and styles customers crave? Explore how our high-performance materials and full product support help you tackle whatever the next adventure brings and get you to market faster.

Applications

  • Paddlesports
  • Snow sports
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Hiking & camping

Technologies
Resources
Technologies
Resources
 
Advanced Materials for the Outdoors Video High-performance outdoor products require innovative materials. Avient can help, from concept to finished component.
Archery Cable Guard Case Study Maintained stiffness and straightness while upholding performance and aesthetic specifications.
Gun Magazine Housing Case Study Provided durable and impact-resistant glass fiber reinforced formulation with excellent surface finish and good dimensional stability for smooth operation.
Never Summer Snowboards Case Study Gordon Composites™ thermoset laminates provides structural reinforcement with strong yet flexible composite materials for snowboard company.
Snowmobile Engine Mounting Bracket Case Study Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced nylon composite replaced aluminum to provide better fatigue resistance and reduce weight.
Trail Bicycle Rear Suspension Linkage Case Study Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced ETPU composite reduced weight 33% and performance analysis services confirmed metal-to-thermoplastic conversion success.
Internal Frame Structure for Hunting Backpack Case Study Injection molded Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced nylon composite delivered high stiffness and low weight while simplifying manufacturing.
Pocket Knife Handle Case Study Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife.
Paddlesports - Application Bulletin Application Overview Explore the many ways polymers can help you innovate to meet evolving consumer demands.
Paddlesports Application Solutions Application Graphic Learn more about material solutions for paddlesports.
Outdoor Industry Overview - Brochure Industry Overview Read about our polymer solutions for outdoor gear and equipment.
TrendWatch™ Materials Matter for Adventure Sports Gear - eBook eBook Explore whats accelerating the adventure sports market and affecting product development, design, and performance.
Adventure Sports - Brochure Industry Overview Learn how our polymer solutions can benefit adventure sports gear.
Swiss Soldier's Pocket Knife Handle Case Study Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife.
Cesa™ Scratch and Mar - Product Bulletin Product + Service Overview Product description, value and applications.