When considering a car purchase, customers evaluate multiple criteria, including: Technical performance Aesthetics Safety features Cabin comfort Interior design In recent years, cabin comfort and interior design features have become increasingly important factors in...
The introduction of the first TPE in the 1960s opened a new realm for designers across various industries. Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) was the first commercially viable TPE, finding applications in automotive and shoe sole manufacturing. Subsequently, the...
The International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers (IISRP) defines Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) as follows: TPEs are polymers, compounds, or blends that exhibit thermoplastic behavior at their melting point, allowing for conventional processing methods to...
The automotive industry has witnessed a significant surge in the utilization of Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs). This trend encompasses various TPE types, including Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPV) and Thermoplastic Olefins (TPO), along with other elastomeric...
In the quest for more sustainable and eco-friendly materials, Celanese has made significant strides with their introduction of a bio-based thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) for foamed footwear. This innovative material promises to revolutionize the footwear industry by...
