KRAIBURG TPE will present its new TPE material portfolio of application-ready compounds for automotive, consumer, electronics, and medical uses at CHINAPLAS 2026, which will take place on April 21-24 in Shanghai, China.

In addition, the company will show its recycled-content grades contributing to sustainability.

At CHINAPLAS 2026, KRAIBURG TPE will show its wide product portfolio for multiple applications and sustainability.

For interior design and durability in automotive

KRAIBURG TPE offers Automotive Light Effect TPE for illuminated interior components. These light effect TPE materials allow controlled light transmission while maintaining soft-touch surfaces and mechanical stability.

The automotive TPE portfolio also delivers reliable adhesion to polypropylene (PP). Typical applications include interior trim, grip areas, and functional and decorative elements, where surface integrity and long-term use matter.

For aesthetics and comfort in daily-use products

KRAIBURG TPE will showcase Food Contact TPE grades developed for products intended for food contact. These materials meet applicable food-contact material regulations and have a low migration behavior.

Common applications include kitchen tools, packaging components, and reusable food containers. These fully colorable, durable compounds enable ergonomic consumer products that combine comfort, safety, and design flexibility.

Besides food contact TPE, selected TPE grades also offer soft surface characteristics and excellent resistance to isododecane, sebum, and skin oils, making them ideal for cosmetic packaging such as lip gloss and mascara.

For functionality in electronics and industrial use

KRAIBURG TPE compounds offer mechanical strength, thermal stability, abrasion resistance, and reliability for demanding applications. They are suitable for tool handles, machine components, functional surfaces, and consumer electronics parts.

Specialized grades, including anti-static and flame-retardant TPE, protect devices and operators in industrial and electronics applications. Overmolding and multi-material compatibility enable complex designs, supporting safe and comfortable handling during intensive use.

For biocompatibility, safety and precision in medical sector

The Healthcare TPE series has been developed for medical and healthcare applications that require consistent quality, flexibility and biocompatibility. These healthcare TPE compounds comply with Cytotoxicity ISO 10993-5, ensuring safety and reliability, and offer flexibility, cleanability, and reliable processing behavior.

Typical applications of the healthcare TPE portfolio include grips, seals, housings, and patient-contact components used in medical devices and diagnostic equipment.

For eco-friendly applications

KRAIBURG TPE’s innovation also contributes to sustainability. The GRS and ISCC PLUS-certified recycled-content TPEs feature soft-touch feel, durability, colorability, and performance while advancing circular economy in automotive, consumer, and industrial applications.

At CHINAPLAS 2026, KRAIBURG TPE will present a Sustainable TPE Solution portfolio that includes bio-based materials and compounds with post-consumer (PCR) and post-industrial (PIR) recycled content. Selected grades hold GRS and ISCC PLUS certification. Product Carbon Footprint data is also available for material evaluation.

Booth: 7.2D13