what is tpr material

Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) is a material that has both the characteristics of rubber and plastic. It is a strong rubber-like elastic material that is used in many different products and provides impact-resistance to gloves. TPR is a semi-crystalline material with both rubber-like and thermoplastic properties, which means it is flexible and can be manufactured using melt processing techniques like injection molding. TPR material is synthesized using block copolymers like SBS (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene) . TPR has qualities that combine the properties of rubber with the molding capabilities of thermoplastics. The unsaturated molecular structure of TPR material is similar to that of rubber, which gives it its elastic feel. TPR is used in applications for which a flexible, durable, and high-grip material is required but is sufficiently complex in terms of geometry to necessitate the use of thermoplastic processing equipment like blow molding or injection molding. TPR is widely used in many products and industries due to its strong resistance to weathering and chemicals, as well as its ability to withstand a broad temperature range and durometers.