TPE Sustainable Products
Incorporating TPE’s into various applications and industries is essential to reduce environmental impact. They are recyclable without significant loss of properties, they require a reduced energy consumption and they stand for a high material efficiency during production.
There is already a wide range of applications for TPE materials, including but not limited to:
Consumer Products
Soft-touch grips, handles, toys, sport equipment, footwear,… TPE’s durability, flexibility, ease of molding, UV resistance and chemical resistance are desirable for many consumer applications.
Automotive Parts
Seals, gaskets, weatherstripping, and interior components. TPE is used for automotive applications due to its flexibility, excellent wear, chemical, and electrical resistance, and UV stability.
Medical
Tubes, inhalers, catheters and other medical devices and medical equipment.
TPE’s chemical resistance, durability, performance and sterilization compatibility make it a material with many possibilities in the medical industry.
Packaging
Bottle closures, food container seals, and packaging materials.
TPE is flexible, biocompatible, lightweight, and chemically resilient.
Electronics
Cable insulation, connectors, and protective cases. TPE is used for mobile phone components, cables, plugs, and sockets due to its electrical insulation, shock absorption, lightweight and cost-effectiveness..
Construction
Gaskets, profiles, roofing and weatherproofing materials. TPE’s durability and flexibility make it the perfect choice for extruded weather seals.