Thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs) are materials that are characterized by flexibility, resilience, and soft touch -- all the properties generally associated with rubber. But unlike conventional thermoset rubber, TPV materials can be recycled and re-used.
Thermoplastic Elastomers are a family of polymers that can be repeatedly stretched without permanently deforming the shape of the part. Unlike rubber-like elastomers, they do not require curing or vulcanization, as they are true thermoplastics.
Thermoplastic polyurethanes have many desirable properties, including elasticity, transparency and resistance to oil, grease, and abrasion.
APS Elastomers
APS Elastomers provides service, technical support, and TPE materials (TPEs, TPVs, TPUs and other soft elastomers) for consumer and industrial applications. Company offerings include Viprene® TPVs and Zythane® TPUs