TPE (thermoplastic elastomer)

Thermoplastic elastomer

TPE, short for thermoplastic elastomers (or thermoplastic rubbers), is a generic term for a blend of hard thermoplastic and soft rubbery material. There are several types of TPE, such as TPE-O, TPE-S, TPE-V, TPE-E, TPE-U and TPE-A, each with specific physical properties such as resistance to heat and chemicals, and compression set.

TPV, or TPE-V, is a vulcanised TPE, offering higher thermal and physical resistance and low compression set.

TPEs are widely used to make sports equipment, toys, automotive accessories, cable sheathing and many other products.