12/03/2024
Christmas Chemis-Tree
Santa’s magical journey to deliver presents around the world is powered by products made right here in Louisiana! Whether it’s crafting toys or ensuring his sleigh travels safely, our chemical industry plays a vital role in bringing the holiday spirit to life. From Santa’s sleigh to the toys under your tree, Louisiana’s chemical industry provides the materials that make Christmas possible. We’re proud to support Santa’s mission of spreading joy and cheer worldwide.
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Santa’s Sleigh
Santa’s sleigh is coated in durable epoxy resin, made by Olin and Hexion, to protect it from harsh winter weather as Santa travels around the globe.
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Santa’s Coat
Santa’s coat and hat stay warm and cozy throughout his long journey, thanks to polyester fibers made from ethylene produced by Dow!
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Santa’s Bag
Santa’s bag made of stretchy and durable polyurethane from Rubicon, can hold every toy, big or small, for Santa’s deliveries.
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Christmas Trees
Christmas trees grow tall and lush, thanks to fertilizers from CITGO, CF Industries, and Syngenta, keeping them vibrant throughout the season!
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Ornaments
Ornaments are made of a lightweight, shatter-resistant plastic called styrene, produced by Americas Styrenics, Total Energies, and Westlake.
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Christmas Lights
Christmas lights shine bright due to PVC made by Formosa Plastics, Westlake, and Shintech, providing safe electrical insulation and giving your tree that holiday glow!
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Present Wrapping
Ribbons and bows made of nylon from Ascend Performance Materials, add the perfect touch to any gift! Wrapping paper gets its holiday flair from vibrant color pigments produced by LA Pigment LP and BASF. You can't wrap presents without tape, which is made of resin produced by ExxonMobil.
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Toys
Toys like dolls and LEGOs come to life with durable plastics like polypropylene, produced by LyondellBasell, while balls and inflatables are made of a soft plastic called polyethylene produced by Shell. Duplo Legos are made of acrylo produced by Cornerstone.
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