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MULTI-MATERIAL MERCHANDISE

Custom Multi-Material Merchandise

Branded merchandise does not have to be made from one material. We develop custom products combining silicone with plastic, metal, straps and other components to create more functional and differentiated merchandise.

WHAT WE CAN MAKE

Product Directions

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Branded Bag Accessories

Bag accessories with multi-material structures.

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Travel Accessories

Travel products with protective and functional parts.

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Desk Products

Desk items with mixed materials.

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Phone / Device Holders

Holders shaped to devices.

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Drinkware Accessories

Accessories for drinkware products.

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Protective Products

Protective structures and parts.

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Gift Accessories

Gift product accessories.

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Functional Merchandise

Functional merchandise parts.

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Retail Gift Products

Retail gift products with multi-material design.

TYPICAL COMBINATIONS

Typical Combinations

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Silicone + Plastic

Flexible silicone with rigid plastic structures.

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Silicone + Metal

Silicone with metal components for weight and structure.

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Silicone + Strap

Strap elements integrated with silicone parts.

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Silicone + Textile

Textile combined with silicone contact areas.

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Silicone + Hardware

Hardware elements attached or molded in.

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Multi-Component Assembly

Assemblies across several components.

WHY MULTI-MATERIAL

More Function. More Product Differentiation.

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Better Product Structure

Rigid and flexible parts where each belongs.

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Improved Function

Function supported by material choice.

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Different Surface Feel

Surface contrast between materials.

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More Branding Options

Branding across materials and surfaces.

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Lower Direct Price Comparability

Multi-material products are harder to compare one-to-one.

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Better Retail Presentation

Presentation supported by material combination.

DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

Project Development

Concept → Material Combination Review → Structure → Tooling → Sampling → Assembly Review → Production → QC

QUALITY CONSIDERATIONS

Quality Considerations

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Material Compatibility

Compatibility under molding and use.

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Fit

Fit between components.

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Tolerance

Tolerance across the assembly.

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Assembly

Assembly sequence and quality.

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Bonding / Mechanical Connection

Connection strategy per material pair.

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Surface Finish

Finish on visible surfaces.

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Color Matching

Color matching across materials.

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Packaging Protection

Protection during packaging.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

NEXT STEP

Have a Multi-Material Merchandise Idea?

Send us your concept, drawing or reference product. We can review the materials, structure, tooling and assembly requirements.

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