Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs)

Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) are a class of polymers that combine the elasticity of rubber with the processability of plastics. Unlike vulcanized rubber, TPEs can be melted, molded, and reprocessed, offering both design flexibility and recyclability.

• Soft-touch feel: provides comfortable, ergonomic surfaces for consumer use
• Excellent flexibility: resists cracking or breaking under repeated bending or stretching
• Low compression set: maintains shape and sealing properties under long-term pressure
• UV and weather resistance (grade dependent): suitable for outdoor and automotive applications
• Recyclable: can be re-melted and reused, supporting sustainable manufacturing

• Consumer products: Grips for toothbrushes, power tools, and sports equipment where comfort and slip resistance are important.
• Overmolding: Used as a soft layer bonded to harder plastics like PP or ABS for handles, electronics housings, and appliances.
• Packaging: Provides a premium, soft-touch finish for personal care, electronics, and luxury goods packaging.
• Automotive: Seals, gaskets, and interior parts that require flexibility, durability, and resistance to heat and weather.
• Medical: Tubing, seals, and components where flexibility, clarity, and biocompatibility are essential.

• Processing efficiency: Can be processed on standard thermoplastic equipment (injection molding, extrusion) without vulcanization.
• Energy savings: Lower processing temperatures and shorter cycle times compared to rubber curing.
• Design flexibility: Wide range of hardness levels, from very soft and gel-like to firm and rigid.
• Recyclability: Scrap and off-cuts can be reprocessed, reducing material waste.

• Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV)
• Styrene Ethylene Butylene Styrene (SEBS)
• Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS)