Plastics are typical materials for mass-produced products. A wrong material choice can mean hundreds of thousands of defective products. To avoid costly recalls and the associated damage to reputation, the selection of a plastic must be made with a holistic view of all influencing factors and a clear distinction between material selection and material decision. The specialist book "Selecting Plastics" provides a practical guide to the overall consideration of material selection and decision-making: strategy, rights and regulations, costs, material properties, manufacturing processes, processing-related material properties, sustainability, quality management, and supply chain management. The content clearly and understandably illustrates the processes involved in material selection, supported by checklists or process diagrams.