1.  TPEs are a family of rubber like materials that combine the characteristics of rubber with the recyclability and processing advantages of plastics.

2.  The science bit; like thermoplastics, when heated and with the of shear force, TPEs become free-flowing and when cooled regain their original structure and stability.

3.  Unlike the chemical cross-linking which occurs in thermoset rubbers, TPE involves purely physical cross-linking, which can be reversed via the further application of heat, this makes it possible to re-use all production waste and end of life products can be easily reprocessed.

4.  TPEs exhibit elasticity similar to that of a cross-linked rubber.

5.  Their softness or hardness value is measured on the Shore durometer scale.

6.  Dryflex^® SE (FOR GENERAL APPLICATION) is the brand name for Thermoplastic Elastomer polymer for HEXPOL.

7.  Mediprene^® (FOR MEDICAL APPLICATION)  is the brand name for Thermoplastic Elastomer polymer for HEXPOL.

8.  Hexpol TPEs are available as ultra-soft gel like materials measuring 0 Shore A through to rigid materials measuring up to 65 Shore D, and just about every variation in-between.

9.  Hexpol TPEs have been manufactured for almost every industry in the global market.