What are thermoplastic elastomer polymers?
In general, TPEs are flexible materials that can be stretched repeatedly to at least twice their original lengths at room temperature and return to original length when stress is released. They combine the look, feel and elasticity of conventional thermoset rubbers and silicones with the processing efficiency of plastics. Having the meltability of plastics, they can be used for high-volume hot melt applications, injection molding and extrusion.
