VESTAMID® is Evonik’s brand name for high-grade polyamides and elastomers designed for durability and performance in demanding environments.
Decades of Experience Manufacturers Can Rely On
The leading product range in Evonik’s family of long-chain polyamide solutions, VESTAMID® has been trusted for decades for its reliable performance in automotive components, medical devices, sports equipment, industrial components and pipeline systems, and other demanding applications.
Key Benefits
VESTAMID® products include a wide range of polyamide 12, polyamide 612 and PEBA elastomers.
These materials offer:
- exceptional mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance
- outstanding durability
- reliable performance
- compatibility with advanced production technologies
- worldwide technical support based on decades of Evonik’s pioneering polyamide expertise
- special grades with improved sustainability, customizable to customers’ needs
Thanks to our fully backward integrated production, VESTAMID® products can be customized to meet virtually any customer requirement.
Product Range and Typical Applications
The VESTAMID® portfolio includes a wide range of customized polyamides optimized for diverse industrial and technical applications. The three core product families are VESTAMID® L, VESTAMID® D, and VESTAMID® E.
All-around versatility in demanding environments
VESTAMID® L is one of the world’s leading PA12 materials and is known for its extremely low water absorption, high dimensional stability, and excellent impact strength — even at low temperatures. It offers outstanding resistance to oils, greases, fuels, hydraulic fluids, and many solvents. The material is easy to process via extrusion and injection molding.
Typical Applications:
- Automotive fluid and air line systems
- Large-diameter pipes for oil and gas extraction
- Cable and wire insulation
- Medical technology such as catheters
- Precision injection-molded components (pumps, valve housings)
Sustainable Grades:
- VESTAMID® eCO with significantly reduced CO₂ footprint
Heat-resistant and ideal for hybrid bonding
VESTAMID® D offers greater heat resistance compared to PA12 and is specifically suitable for plastic‑rubber composites processed without adhesion promoters.
Typical Applications:
- High-temperature components in automotive engineering
- Mechanically stressed technical parts
- Plastic–rubber hybrid components
Ultimate elasticity, lightness, and design freedom
VESTAMID® E combines PA12 and polyether segments into a unique thermoplastic elastomer (PEBA). It is known for its extreme elasticity, excellent rebound resilience, chemical resistance, and outstanding cold‑temperature flexibility. These materials are lightweight and offer excellent processability, coloring, and overmolding characteristics.
Typical Applications:
- Sports shoe soles and winter sports equipment
- Low-noise precision parts (gears, functional components)
- High-performance extrusion components (spray hoses, brake booster lines)
- High-quality decorative films
Overview of the Three Main Product Families
Quick comparison for optimal material selection
| Product | Characteristics | Advantages | Typical Applications |
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| VESTAMID® L (PA12) | High dimensional stability, chemical resistance | Very high impact strength, extremely low water absorption |
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| VESTAMID® D (PA612) | Higher heat resistance | Ideal for rubber‑plastic hybrids |
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| VESTAMID® E (PEBA) | Highly elastic and lightweight
| Excellent cold flexibility, strong rebound |
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Sustainability & Innovation
Advanced solutions for a more livable future
With sustainable grades such as VESTAMID® eCO, Evonik places an extra focus on CO₂ reduction, alternative raw materials, and efficient resource management. The portfolio continues to expand — from bio‑based feedstocks through a mass-balance approach to long‑lasting and recyclable material solutions.
Explore Sustainability Stories with VESTAMID®
Your Partner for Advanced Polymer Solutions
Looking for a robust polymer material for your application?
Evonik supports customers throughout the entire development process, from material selection to application engineering and production optimization.
Additionally, our decades of expertise and vast material databases further guide us in finding a solution for your specific requirements.
Contact Evonik’s experts to discuss the ideal VESTAMID® solution for your application.