Door gaskets, handles, anti-slip panels Substitute for EPDM in soft parts Toys, sports equipment: Soft toys, gym accessories, sports handles Shoe soles, elastic cushions Overmolding materials: Coating on hard plastics (ABS, PC, PP) to create a soft feel
TPE-S (SBS, SEBS) Styrenic Easy to process, popular, used for consumer goods TPE-O Olefinic Cheap, chemical resistant, used for cars TPV Vulcanizate High elasticity, heat resistance good TPE-E Copolyester Heat resistant, good mechanical properties, solvent resistant TPE-U Polyurethane High elasticity, abrasion resistance, used for shoes, electronics TPE-A Polyamide High grade, very mechanically durable
