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The materials you choose for your application are essential. They’re the foundation of your product. Work with ICP to make sure you’ve got the right material for your project.

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- Discuss new trends in materials and material management
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Explore the materials we’ve worked with before, including thermoplastics, heat management materials and other flexible materials.

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## Thermoforming, Vacuum Forming and Plastic Fabrication Materials

We excel at [plastic part fabrication](https://industrialcustom.com/custom-plastic-fabrication/?hsLang=en) for a wide variety of industries and applications. You can rely on our experienced materials selection team to identify the right materials for your project.

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Co-Extruded Materials  
HDPE  
PETG

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TPO  
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## Die Cutting Materials

In addition to our core competency of plastic part production, we also work with other flexible materials to craft the perfect solution.

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Felt  
Fiber Gasket Material

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Textiles  
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