With the ongoing growth of the household appliance market, brand owners, product designers and manufacturers are faced with an assortment of material options when developing products. Considerations such as consumer needs, durability, aesthetics, performance, and economic value become vital aspects in material specification.

As a leading supplier of plastics to the appliance industry, Eastman Chemical Company is committed to developing innovative materials and solutions that meet and exceed the evolving market needs of today and tomorrow. Recent polymer innovations are providing a better understanding of the importance of supplier involvement in creating differentiated and higher performance products that can truly grow brands.