Dads are known by many names around the globe - Papá, Pa, Pai, Padre,
Otōsan, Tatay and Baba, to name a few. And the celebration of Father's Day is an annual tradition recognized worldwide.
There are a number of stories about the origin of Father's Day. Perhaps the earliest account dates back to nearly 4,000 years ago in Babylon. As the story goes, a young boy named Elmesu carved a message wishing his father good health and a long life into a card made of clay. Since then, the tradition of honoring fathers has continued. Yet another tale claims a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd petitioned to have the first official Father's Day celebrated in 1909 as a way of honoring her father who cared for her family after her mother died. Whatever the history, showering Dad with gifts and best wishes is a part of the traditional Father's Day celebration.
Whether Dad likes playing sports, tinkering with his new electronic device or dressing up for a nice dinner with the family, the amazing chemistry of LyondellBasell products make his big day the best. He can look and smell his best with traditional Father's Day gifts such as neckties and cologne. Our polymers are used by customers in the production of synthetic fibers that resemble silk, which is used to create various neckties. Products such as LyondellBasell's propylene glycol are used in cologne so that Dad can smell his best.
Also popular on the list of gifts are electronics. High-tech watches, digital notepads, cameras, smartphones and other portable electronic devices are great presents that provide hours of entertainment. LyondellBasell's Arconate Propylene Carbonate (PC) is used by customers to make rechargeable lithium batters for long-lasting power to these devices. Dad can enjoy playing games on his laptop, talking on his cell phone or watching his favorite movie or show on DVD thanks to LyondellBasell's polymer products. Our polymers are used as base materials in the production of computer and television screens as well as the outside plastic casings for many electronics.
For the Dad who likes to stay active, a round of golf is usually a popular gift. LyondellBasell produces a range of products used in rotational molding, which is one of the fastest-growing plastics processing methods today. Some customer applications for which rotational molding is used includes golf carts and tee markers. In addition, golf balls are now more durable and able to travel farther because of improved plastics, silicone, rubber and composite material.
Many of these gifts, produced using LyondellBasell's innovative range of products, are sure to make every day a little brighter for Dad.
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