Publication: Jan 11, 2024 Last updated: Jun 24, 2025

Innovative TPE Solutions Elevate Bathroom Accessories


The THERMOLAST® K TPE series, curated specifically for bathroom accessories applications, boasts a good surface feel that elevates daily routines.

KRAIBURG TPE, a leading global manufacturer in thermoplastic elastomer products and custom-engineered solutions, is set to transform the bathroom accessories market with its cutting-edge THERMOLAST® K TPE series for Asia Pacific market. Leveraging the unique properties of thermoplastic elastomers, these innovations bring enhanced comfort, grip, and durability to bathroom accessories.

The integration of TPE in bathroom accessories marks a significant leap in design and functionality. Focusing on user experience, TPE-infused bathroom accessories offer comfort and secure grip. The THERMOLAST® K TPE series, curated specifically for bathroom accessories applications, boasts a good surface feel that elevates daily routines.

Key advantages of KRAIBURG TPE's THERMOLAST® K series include good grip and anti-slip properties. The high-quality TPE formulations within this series exhibit a high coefficient of friction in both dry and wet conditions. This attribute, coupled with the rough surface texture, ensures optimal grip for items like bathroom mats, contributing to enhanced safety in slippery environments.

Antimicrobial performance is another standout feature. Customized TPE formulations contain additives that provide properties. Given the bathroom's humid environment, these TPE solutions effectively deter the growth of fungi and bacteria, promoting a hygienic space.

Durability and resilience are important characteristic in TPEs, ensuring bathroom accessories can withstand daily wear and tear while maintaining their structural reliability. The flexibility of TPEs allows for intricate designs that meet diverse customer preferences. KRAIBURG TPE's THERMOLAST® K series can be molded into various shapes, offering unparalleled design possibilities.

Furthermore, the surface characteristics of these TPEs can be tailored to provide a grippy or tacky sensation, enhancing grip performance for accessories like suction cups. Other applications with the TPE series are drain stoppers, drain covers, sink plugs, and more.

KRAIBURG TPE continues to redefine industry standards with its innovative solutions, showcasing its commitment to enhancing user experiences and promoting safety in everyday living.

Sustainability successes of our TPEs

Besides bathroom accessories applications, KRAIBURG TPE’s recent sustainability innovations include a series of material solutions specially developed for automotive, consumer, consumer electronics, wearables and industry applications. Comprising up to 48% post-consumer recycled (PCR) and 50% post-industrial recycled (PIR) content, the material complies with multiple global standards such as FDA raw material compliance, RoHS and REACH SVHC requirements. KRAIBURG TPE also provides customers with product carbon footprint values.

Are you looking for a sustainable TPE solution? Talk to us!

Our experts are happy to answer any questions you have, as well as to offer the right solution for your application.

KRAIBURG TPE Quick Facts
 

  • Founded in 2001 as an independent business unit of the KRAIBURG Group 
  • HQ & Production Site: Waldkraiburg / Germany
  • Regional HQ & Production site: Kuala Lumpur / Malaysia, Atlanta / USA
  • Products: Thermoplastic Elastomer Compounds
  • Brands: THERMOLAST®, COPEC®, HIPEX®, and For Tec E®
  • Markets: EMEA, APAC, Americas
  • Employees: 660

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