Polypropylene with Mike Hall

Mike Hall | Vice President of Filament Sales & Product Development

Why polypropylene, what are its best use cases, why is it more eco friendly? Mike Hall, our Vice President of Filament Sales and Product Development, sits down to give us a crash course on polypropylene and why it is Drake’s staple fiber – literally. Not only is it an upcycled material that does not have to go through an un-environmentally friendly dyeing process, but it also is extremely versatile and can take on many properties, such as being heat or cold resistant, antimicrobial, highly durable, UV resistant and flame retardant, just to name a few.

Polypropylene (PP) is used in nearly every setting you can imagine – in industrial and healthcare industries to everyday consumer products. As Mike Hall explains, this is not the PP of the 1970's.

We work with our customers to tailor-make fibers they need for the highest performance of their product. Learn more about polypropylene in this video and discover how Drake can deliver for you.

Highlights

0:30 Advantages & Strengths of Polypropylene (PP)

1:30 PP Industries and Products

3:13 Customizable Properties of PP

4:50 PP Color Advantages

5:45 When PP May Not Be the Best Choice

6:56 How Drake Drives Innovation

8:15 How Does PP Compete with Other Synthetic Fibers