Toys

Trends in toys are driving the use of very soft elastomers with a custom feel and look. Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) offer child-safe solutions, including FDA compliance. And TPEs provide high elasticity resilience for everything from bounce-back surfaces to tires and balls.

Features	Benefits
Broad range of touch, touch and functionality	Enhanced design flexibility Human skin feel for dolls
NSF, FDA and EU compliant grades available	Global product marketability Ease of regulatory approvals
Available from opaque to translucent to clear Easily colored, from appliance white to tomorrow's hues Range of effects from pearlescent to metameric and beyond Range of surface appearances from rough to silky to smooth	Enhanced aesthetics Product differentiation
PVC-, latex-free	Enhanced regulatory compliance Greater consumer appeal
Range of resilience and compliance from gel to firm	Excellent sealing Noise reduction Flexible assembly
Resistance to abrasion, cut, tearing	Long service life
Capable of overmold bonding to wide range of materials, including engineering plastics	Product differentiation Reduced assembly, cycle time

Example TPE applications include:

Flying rings and discs
Rubber balls
Doll body parts
Grips/handles
Tires for toy vehicles
Ink stamps
Pool table bumpers

Product Families

For additional information about the specific TPEs that are most suitable, please call us at 1-800-457-877 or send us an email.