Avient launches impact-modified recycled nylon series
Last update on Feb 11, 2026
Avient Corporation launched an expansion of its Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations with the Nymax™ REC 6000 High Impact Series. It is an impact-modified, recycled nylon line created for manufacturers seeking sustainable, high-performance materials.
This new series, featuring 22 grades, can help customers support circular economy goals and lower product carbon footprint (PCF) while maintaining performance on par with prime nylon grades.
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42% to 93% post-industrial recycled content
As manufacturers increasingly focus on sustainability, Nymax™ REC 6000 High Impact Series thermoplastics offer a compelling alternative to virgin nylon. These materials incorporate 42% to 93% post-industrial recycled (PIR) content, helping customers to meet their sustainability targets without compromising on impact resistance, durability, or dimensional stability.
The new series includes 22 formulations: eight unfilled grades and 14 glass-fiber-reinforced grades with up to 30% glass fiber. Each grade offers tailored impact performance for a wide range of temperatures and requirements.
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Up to 83% reduction in carbon footprint
Supported by Avient’s PCF Calculator, which is TÜV-certified and aligned with ISO 14067, these materials deliver up to 83% reduction in carbon footprint versus prime versions and help meet regulatory requirements for sustainable sourcing. Target uses include applications across the automotive, building and construction, and consumer industries.
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“Avient is proud to deliver solutions that align with our customers’ sustainability objectives while maintaining the high performance they expect,” said Hermann Fuechter, senior marketing & product manager, Specialty Engineered Materials EMEA at Avient. “The Nymax™ REC High Impact portfolio demonstrates our commitment to innovating and advancing sustainable material options that meet market demands.”
Nymax™ REC 6000 High Impact Series solutions are available globally.
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