2019 TPU Industry Trends
Release time:
26 Apr,2019
TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) is increasingly gaining popularity due to its superior performance and eco-friendly concept. Currently, wherever PVC is used—for applications such as shoe material films, adhesive films for intimate apparel, hot-melt adhesives for ink screen printing, and coatings for wood and aluminum—TPU can serve as a viable substitute for PVC. Yet, in terms of the advantages TPU boasts, PVC simply cannot compare.
TPU not only boasts exceptional high tensile strength, high tensile modulus, toughness, and resistance to aging, but it is also a well-established, environmentally friendly material. Currently, TPU is widely used in: footwear materials, apparel, inflatable toys, sports equipment for both water-based and underwater activities, medical devices, fitness equipment, automotive seat materials, umbrellas, suitcases, handbags, and more.
TPU films are produced by processing TPU pellets through techniques such as calendering, casting, blown film extrusion, and coating to create thin films. Currently, they are widely used in athletic footwear—for decorative branding on soles and uppers, air bags, cushioning pads, and oil pockets, among other applications.
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