--- title: Materials Guide description: Explore our material options—PVC, ABS, Polycarbonate, and more—to find the ideal fit for your next extrusion project. --- [Logo](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/?hsLang=en) - [Plastic Manufacturing](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/materials-guide#) [Back](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/materials-guide#) ## Plastic Manufacturing ### Design - [ Design Engineering ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/design-engineering?hsLang=en) - [ Rapid Prototyping ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/rapid-prototyping?hsLang=en) ### Manufacturing - [ Plastic Extrusion ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/plastic-extrusion?hsLang=en) - [ Multi-Core Extrusion ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/multi-core-extrusion?hsLang=en) - [ Custom Manufactured Plastics ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/custom-manufactured-plastics?hsLang=en) - [ In-House Tooling ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/in-house-tooling?hsLang=en) - [ Custom Finishing Operations ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/custom-finishing-operations?hsLang=en) - [ Just-in-Time Manufacturing ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/just-in-time-manufacturing?hsLang=en) ### Supply Chain - [ Supply Chain Models ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/supply-chain-models?hsLang=en) - [ Supplier Partnerships ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/supplier-partnerships?hsLang=en) - [Industries](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/materials-guide#) [Back](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/materials-guide#) ## Industries ### Solutions for - [ Agriculture ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/agriculture?hsLang=en) - [ Building Products ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/building-products?hsLang=en) - [ Energy ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/energy?hsLang=en) - [ Freight & Shipping ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/freight-shipping?hsLang=en) - [ HVAC & Filtration ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/hvac-filtration?hsLang=en) - [ Outdoor Living ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/outdoor-living?hsLang=en) - [ Refrigeration ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/refrigeration?hsLang=en) - [ Retail & Commercial Fixtures ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/retail-commercial?hsLang=en) - [ Technology & Communications ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/technology-communications?hsLang=en) ![Industries](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/hubfs/Plastic%20Extruded%20Part%20Manufacturer.jpeg) - [Resources](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/materials-guide#) [Back](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/materials-guide#) ## Resources ### Explore - [ Materials Guide ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/materials-guide) - [ Case Studies ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/case-studies?hsLang=en) - [ Insights ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/insights?hsLang=en) - [ Downloads ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/downloads?hsLang=en) - [ Design FAQs ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/design-faq?hsLang=en) ![Resources](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/hubfs/Extrusion%20Profiles.jpeg) - [Company](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/materials-guide#) [Back](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/materials-guide#) ## Company - [ About Us ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/about-us?hsLang=en) - [ News & Updates ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/insights?hsLang=en) - [ Events & Tradeshows ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/events-tradeshows?hsLang=en) - [ Careers ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/career-opportunities?hsLang=en) - [ Contact ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) ![Company](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/hubfs/Plastic%20Manufacturer%20Ohio.jpeg) [Request a Quote](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/materials-guide#) [ Request a Quote ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/request-a-quote?hsLang=en) Resources # Materials Selection Guide Here are some of the most common materials we use in our product manufacturing. We’re continually testing and developing new options to give you an even wider range of material choices. Not sure which material is right for your application? **Download our Materials Selection Guide** to learn more.  [ Download ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/hubfs/Material%20Selection%20Guide%20(2025).pdf?hsLang=en) ### ABS ![ABS](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ABS.jpeg?width=450&height=245&name=ABS.jpeg) ABS is a durable, opaque polymer valued for its impact resistance, versatility, and ease of processing. [ Details ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/materials-guide/abs?hsLang=en) ### Acrylic ![Acrylic](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Acrylic.jpeg?width=450&height=245&name=Acrylic.jpeg) Acrylic provides outstanding optical clarity, weather resistance, and UV stability. [ Details ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/materials-guide/acrylic?hsLang=en) ### Bioplastics ![Bioplastics](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bioplastics.jpeg?width=450&height=245&name=Bioplastics.jpeg) Bioplastics are made from renewable resources, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics with comparable performance. [ details ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/materials-guide/bioplastics?hsLang=en) ### Flexible PVC ![Flexible PVC](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flexible%20PVC.jpeg?width=450&height=245&name=Flexible%20PVC.jpeg) Flexible PVC combines durability with versatility, allowing it to withstand repeated flexing without cracking. 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[ details ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/materials-guide/polycarbonate?hsLang=en) ### HDPE Polyethylene ![HDPE Polyethylene](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PVC%20Compound.png?width=450&height=245&name=PVC%20Compound.png) High-Density Polyethylene is a tough, rigid thermoplastic known for its excellent chemical resistance and low moisture absorption. [ details ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/materials-guide/high-density-polyethylene?hsLang=en) ### Styrene ![Styrene](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Styrene.jpeg?width=450&height=245&name=Styrene.jpeg) Styrene provides an economical solution with good rigidity and ease of processing. [ details ](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/materials-guide/styrene?hsLang=en) ### TPA ![TPA](https://www.engineeredprofiles.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TPA.png?width=450&height=245&name=TPA.png) Thermoplastic Alloys combine the best properties of multiple polymers, engineered for specific performance needs. 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