TPEs are strong, abrasion-resistant, and oil and grease resistant. They are highly resilient, impact and tear resistant. TPEs are available as rigid and soft compounds and can be easily colored. Since most TPEs require little or no compounding, the materials exhibit consistency between batches, allowing for high repeatability in the finished product. TPEs are an economic material choice for many products. As a result, they are a widely used plastics for industrial applications.

TPEs are used widely in automotive, household appliance, medical device, and building and construction applications. Some of the custom products Preferred Plastics manufactures using TPEs are:

Tubing/hose

Weather stripping and seals

Automotive components

Trim edge seal

Equipment guides and guards

Expansion joints