PolyOne TPE in Filip wearable phone and locator for children

PolyOne Corporation is collaboraing with Filip Technologies on the innovative FiLIP 2 wearable phone and locator for children, which helps families stay connected and identify a child's location when separated from a parent.

FiLIP 2 uses cell tower location and Wi-Fi triangulation to supplement GPS data, which can more accurately pinpoint a child's location in areas where GPS is limited. The location information is delivered to a smartphone app so a parent can help locate their child.  FiLIP 2's cellular technology also enables parents and children to communicate with each other using two-way voice functionality to place and receive calls.

The new device utilizes PolyOne's soft-touch GLS thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material that provides smooth, silky texture for comfort. PolyOne colorants bring the material to life with dynamic colors such as Superhero Blue, Watermelon Red, Limesicle Green, and Awesome Orange. PolyOne's specialty TPE and colorant solutions meet the demands of active kids during outdoor play and sports, staying bright and maintaining material performance attributes.