Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) FAQs | PolyOne
Until as recently as 1996, the six primary TPE types could be categorized into two generic classes, block copolymers (styrenics, copolyesters, polyurethanes and polyamides) or thermoplastic/elastomer blends & alloys (thermoplastic polyolefins and thermoplastic vulcanizates). In addition to these TPEs, two new technologies have emerged.
