TPR stands for Thermoplastic Rubber, a class of copolymers that combines the processing advantages of thermoplastics with the elasticity of rubber. It can be molded, extruded, and reused like plastic while offering rubber-like softness and flexibility.
TPR is commonly used in:
Footwear soles
Toys and grips
Automotive parts
Medical and consumer products
Rubber-like elasticity and soft touch
Recyclable and reusable
Resistant to abrasion and impact
Good weather and chemical resistance
Excellent moldability and coloring properties
Non-toxic and skin-safe (medical and toy grade)
Grade/Type | Applications |
---|---|
Injection Grade TPR | Toys, tools, grips, auto parts |
Extrusion Grade TPR | Seals, gaskets, tubing |
Medical Grade TPR | Syringe plungers, medical grips |
Footwear Grade TPR | Soles, sandals, sports shoes |
TPR Compounds | Custom properties for hardness/flexibility |
Property | TPR | TPE | PVC | Rubber |
---|---|---|---|---|
Elasticity | High | Very High | Moderate | Very High |
Recyclability | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
Skin Contact Safe | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ Not always | ✅ Yes |
Processing Ease | ✅ Excellent | ✅ Excellent | ✅ Excellent | ❌ Difficult |
Cost | Moderate | High | Low | High |
✅ Footwear
Shoe soles, sandals, boots, casual wear
✅ Consumer Goods
Toothbrush grips, kitchen utensils, toys
✅ Automotive
Seals, mats, grips, trims
✅ Medical Devices
Soft-touch handles, tubing, masks
✅ Industrial Use
Gaskets, seals, rollers, vibration dampeners
Injection Molding – For toys, grips, handles
Extrusion – For tubing, profiles, seals
Blow Molding – Limited use for soft bottles or containers
Overmolding – For dual-material products (e.g., TPR on ABS)
Growing demand in footwear and toys due to softness and flexibility
Eco-conscious industries shifting to recyclable rubber-like alternatives
TPR replacing PVC in many applications due to non-toxic properties
Popular in automotive interiors and grips for ergonomics
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Reprocessed TPR
Black, Natural, Colored TPR
Medical and Toy grade materials
TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber) is the perfect hybrid of flexibility, durability, and recyclability. With its versatile applications across footwear, automotive, consumer goods, and medical sectors, TPR continues to gain market share as a sustainable and user-friendly material.
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