TPE with superior haptics
Dryflex Touch is a range of Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) designed to give a superior silky feeling and touchably soft sensation. They were also formulated with durability and product aesthetics in mind, with grades that offer vibrant colour options, UV and scratch resistance.
Several grades have been developed with properties designed for applications such as wearable technology, wrist straps, consumer electronics, protective cases, cosmetics, grips and packaging.
Product safety
Alongside functionality & aesthetics, comfort and product safety are also key requirements, particularly for products that are in direct skin contact. For Dryflex Touch TPEs we have considered the following:
MEDIA RESISTANCE: Representative Dryflex Touch grades have been tested for resistance to perspiration and various skin products.
FOOD CONTACT: The Dryflex Touch SF3 series is produced from raw materials that are compliant with food contact regulations. Food contact statements are available on request.
Typical Applications
Key Properties
- Superior haptics with a silky smooth feel
- Skin contact compatibility
- Non-sticky, easy to clean
- Latex, silicone & PVC free grades are available
- Range of hardness from 50 to 90 Shore A
- Adhesion to several substrates including PP, PE, ABS, PC & TPU
- Efficient processing via injection moulding & multi-component
- Includes grades that are produced from raw materials compliant with food contact regulations (food contact statements available on request)
- Recyclable in closed-loop systems
- Standard grades are supplied in natural & black, but Dryflex Touch TPEs can easily be coloured
- Good scratch resistance
Our Dryflex Touch experts
Harry Wang
Head of TPE China, HEXPOL TPE
Jim Harper
TPE Product Manager, HEXPOL TPE North America
Kathrin Heilmann
Sales TPE, HEXPOL TPE GmbH
Kristina Ekberg
Account Manager, HEXPOL TPE AB
Martin Bradbury
Senior Key Account Manager for HEXPOL TPE Ltd
