Ski boot upper from injection moulded PA12 nylon polyether block amide (PEBA), thermoplastic elastomer (TPE-TPA), with printed graphic stickers

Cross-section through a reusable foamed cup in polypropylene (PP), manufactured using EcoCore injection moulding technology, that integrates an insulating foam between the two outer skins (MuCell microcellular foam injection). The graphics are applied using a PP in-mould label (IML), which ensures the returnable cup remains recyclable as a monomaterial at the end of its life.

Tivoli clarified polypropylene (PP) reusable cup, injection moulded with PP in-mould label (IML) graphics. Using a single material throughout ensure compatibility of this returnable cup for recycling once it reaches the end of its useful life. However, the ink used for the decoration is trapped between the IML film and moulded cup, and so becomes contamination during recycling and means the cup cannot be recycled back into the same product.

Rotation moulded low density polyethylene (LDPE) surface. The embossed logo is cut into the surface of the mould and so reproduced directly into the part. The texture is created by shot blasting (steel bead) on the surface of the aluminium tool. The texture is adjusted by changing the size of steel bead and air pressure used in the process. The glossiness (and subsequently the colour saturation) is determined by the flaming process, which is carried out on the moulded part. Each one is processed separately by heating the surface with an exposed flame. It is often a manual process and so open to variation.