Did you know that PVC is one of the most widely used and produced plastics in the world? Even with this in mind, many people are unaware of the hundreds of products that are made from PVC.
Most PVC products are made from PVC granules, which can contain a wide variety of properties These granules are melted down to create a diverse range of PVC products.
Without further ado, let’s have a look at 5 everyday products that probably started out their lives as PVC granules.
Slip Slops and other footwear
Slip slops (or flip flops as some people call them) are a staple in most people’s wardrobes. Many slip slops straps are made by using flexible injection PVC granules/compound. Another popular item is shoe soles for ladies’ sandals which are also made from PVC compounds in a lot of cases! Military boots, gumboots, and slippers are often made using PVC compounds as well.
Garden Hoses
If you have a garden on your property, it is more than likely that you’re going to own a garden hose. Did you know that the vast majority of garden hoses are made out of PVC? This is what gives them their strength, durability, and flexibility!
Hula Hoops
Are you familiar with semi-rigid PVC piping? It is not just used in your plumbing system! This is the material that is becoming increasingly popular used to make hula hoops, a trend from the 70s that has become increasingly popular again in recent years. The weight of the PVC piping is nice and heavy, which allows for easy momentum.
Blood Bags
Most of us are familiar with the blood bag that is used for medical purposes, also known as an IV bag. The invention of this particular PVC bag was considered a major breakthrough because these bags are unbreakable as well as flexible.
Shower Curtains
Shower curtains are practical and come in many different colours and designs. Most plastic shower curtains are made from PVC, particularly flexible PVC compounds. This is just another very common item that many of us use every day!
Interested in purchasing top quality PVC granules in South Africa? Here at Innovative PVC, we offer PVC granules that are compatible with both injection moulding and extrusion processes. Feel free to browse our informative website to find out more, and if you have any questions, please get in touch with our team.
