Snooze the Snore with Next-Generation TPE Solutions 

Snoring, that noisy, rumbling breathing while you sleep, can signal underlying issues like partial airway obstruction, especially if it’s loud or frequent. Fortunately, there are effective ways to manage snoring—from lifestyle changes to innovative medical devices. Mouthguards, nasal dilators, and other oral appliances can help reduce disruptive snoring.

KRAIBURG TPE, a global manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), offers high-quality, custom-engineered materials for a wide range of consumer, industrial, and regulated product applications. Properties such as durability, chemical resistance, biocompatibility, and more make their TPEs well-suited for anti-snore devices and other medical products.

Safe, medical-grade materials 
KRAIBURG TPE’s TPE grades meet strict global safety standards for medical technology, including US FDA CFR 21 raw material compliance, EU food-contact regulation No. 10/2011, in vitro cytotoxicity requirements for medical devices as specified in DIN ISO 10993-5 and GB/T 16886.5 (China), as well as RoHS and REACH regulations. These TPEs are free from animal ingredients, PVC, silicone, and latex, making them suitable for a wide range of medical devices.

Designed for durability, comfort and style
KRAIBURG TPE’s compounds offer a soft surface, flexibility, high elasticity, and low friction, ensuring excellent comfort and durability even with extended use of anti-snore devices. Available in translucent and transparent options, these materials can be colored to enhance aesthetics and allow customization to fit specific product requirements.

Sterilizable for hygienic use
KRAIBURG TPE’s medical material solutions are sterilizable by autoclave at 121°C and ethylene oxide (EtO), which maintain the hygiene and safety of anti-snore devices during regular use. These sterilization methods also maintain material integrity while adhering to high medical standards.

Medical-Grade Solutions for Versatile Health Applications
KRAIBURG TPE compounds provide excellent adhesion to polyolefins such as PP and PE and can be processed via injection molding or extrusion, thus rendering a cost-effective solution for manufacturers. Aside from anti-snoring devices, these medical-grade TPEs are also well-suited for a broad range of health and hygiene applications. Typical uses include functional and design components, seals, flexible connectors, mouthpieces, and closures—where comfort, safety, and reliable performance matter most.

Sustainability from the get-go
At KRAIBURG TPE, sustainability drives our innovation. Our portfolio includes bio-based TPEs and compounds with post-consumer (PCR) and post-industrial (PIR) recycled content. Selected TPEs are certified under GRS and ISCC PLUS. We also provide Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data upon request to support sustainability decisions.
We proudly earned the EcoVadis Gold Medal in 2025 and are committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning our goals with global climate action.

From reducing emissions to increasing circularity, our sustainable TPEs deliver reliable performance and are available worldwide to support your applications while advancing your sustainability goals.

Get in touch today to learn how KRAIBURG TPE can support your sustainability and product development journey.

Disclaimer: The applications mentioned are illustrative of material capabilities only. Final product suitability and regulatory compliance must be assessed and validated by the customer.