Furniture
GLS soft touch thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are emerging in the furniture market as the way to improve functionality and design aesthetics. The versatility of these materials allows them to be used in many applications, from comfortable gel seat cushions to tough armrests that resist scuffs and scratches.
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- Enhanced design freedom for cushions, pads
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- Good to excellent chemical resistance
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- Available from opaque to translucent to clear
- Easily colored, from white to tomorrow's hues
- Range of surface appearances from rough to silky to smooth
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- Enhanced aesthetics
- Product differentiation
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- Good to excellent tear resistance
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- Capable of overmold bonding to wide range of materials, including engineering plastics
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- Product differentiation
- Reduced assembly, cycle time
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- Range of textures and touch
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- Customizable feel, from silky to tactile
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- Enhanced options for tough applications
- Ability to provide soft touch to wear surfaces
- Longer life
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Example TPE applications include:
- Gel chair pads
- Armrests
- Casters
- Knobs and grips
- Non-slip surfaces
Product Families
- Dynaflex and Versaflex compounds offer a variety of soft touch texture and appearance options for furniture applications.
- Versalloy compounds are high performance TPV alloys with enhanced flow and processability characteristics.
- Versollan compounds, based on TPU, offer excellent toughness and oil resistance for the most demanding applications.
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