Introducing Olive Drab Green

A bold new PVD coating for extreme conditions

Responding to market demand for durability and style under the toughest conditions, Ionbond proudly unveils its latest decorative color: Olive Drab Green (ODG) PVD coating for metal substrates.

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Why Olive Drab Green?

Customers across industries have long requested a premium “green” PVD color that combines aesthetics with uncompromising performance on different textures and materials. Ionbond’s ODG coating delivers exactly that, crafted for products exposed to extreme environments without sacrificing elegance.

Coating benefits that make a difference

When performance and aesthetics matter, Olive Drab Green delivers both. The coating is engineered to meet the toughest demands while offering a distinctive green finish that sets your products apart.

Extreme Durability

Maintains standard PVD hardness and passes rigorous Taber test for long-lasting protection.

Industrial Scalability

Designed for high-volume production with consistent quality.

Corrosion & Wear Resistance

Shields metal substrates from abrasion and environmental stress.

Design Flexibility

The green tone adapts to different textures and can be fine-tuned within certain limits.

Eco-Friendly Technology

Sustainable PVD coatings reduce environmental impact compared to traditional plating methods.

Where Olive Drab Green makes an impact

Olive Drab Green opens new possibilities for manufacturers, designers and OEM’s in industries where design meets durability. It enhances sanitary and building hardware with a distinctive green finish, adds a unique aesthetic edge to automotive components, and elevates sporting and lifestyle products with premium looks that withstand demanding use. Whatever the environment, ODG delivers both performance and style.

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Our commitment to innovation

Ionbond has one of the most comprehensive decorative PVD coating portfolio for servicing the needs of the various industries in the decorative market. As Surface Engineers, we partner with our customers to understand their application needs and offer customized coating solutions. The introduction of this new decorative PVD coating on metal substrates is another step in the direction of our commitment to these partnerships.

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See it for yourself at ShotShow 2026

Join us at ShotShow 2026 at our booth 51830 and experience Olive Drab Green up close. Discover how Ionbond’s decorative Physical Vapor Deposition solutions redefine performance and design for your industry.

Not able to attend? No problem, our Decorative team is here to help. Reach out via the contact form below to request product details, personalized advice, or a tailored quote.

Questions?

Discuss your challenges with Ron Dielis

Ron Dielis, Global Segment Manager Deco/Sports/Luxury, will be glad to support you.

We will get back to you as soon as possible

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Ron Dielis

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