February 26, 2024--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Versatile and economical, durable and flexible, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a thermoplastic polymer used widely due to its ability to withstand pressure; resist water and heat; and insulate electricity. In the past few years, PVC has emerged as the third-most widely produced synthetic plastic polymer worldwide. It also is ideal for use in the packaging, vehicle and textile industries, as it is rigid and prone neither to moisture nor corrosion. Trends in fashion spurred demand for PVC shoes and accessories.