Publication: Dec 05, 2024 Last updated: Jun 12, 2025

Innovative TPE Solutions Upraises Healthcare Products


TPE Healthcare has selected KRAIBURG TPE’s thermoplastic elastomers for their TPE Tourniquets and TPE Esmark Bandages, as our materials ensure superior performance, high quality and reliability standards in critical medical and healthcare applications.

KRAIBURG TPE's Innovative Solutions Upraises Healthcare Products for Higher Functionality
KRAIBURG TPE, a global manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), is proud to showcase the innovative impact of its healthcare TPE materials in the medical and healthcare applications.  In collaboration with TPE Healthcare Sdn Bhd, these advanced materials are featured in flagship products like the TPE Tourniquet and TPE Esmark Bandages.  These innovations demonstrate how KRAIBURG TPE’s cutting-edge solutions are advancing healthcare applications.

KRAIBURG TPE Materials: A Key Component in Healthcare Innovation
TPE Healthcare has selected KRAIBURG TPE’s thermoplastic elastomers for their TPE Tourniquets and TPE Esmark Bandages, as our materials ensure superior performance, high quality and reliability standards in critical medical and healthcare applications.

Product Highlights and Advantages
The TPE Tourniquet and TPE Esmark Bandages are renowned for their single-use design, which also supports ESG criteria by enhancing hygiene, reducing cross-contamination, and promoting sustainable medical practices.
Key advantages of the TPE Tourniquet and TPE Esmark Bandages include:

  • Superior Elasticity: Provides reliable compression and flexibility, ensuring optimal performance and patient comfort.
  • Enhanced Safety: Latex-free and hypoallergenic, reducing the risk of allergic reactions.
  • Single-Use Hygiene Applications: Supports infection control and ESG criteria by minimizing cross-contamination.
  • Durability and Tear Resistance: Ensures reliable performance for single-use medical applications like tourniquets and Esmark bandages, providing strength and elasticity for secure, effective application.
  • Soft Touch and Comfort: Provides a comfortable and gentle feel against the skin, improving the patient experience. 
  • Innovative Design: The ergonomic and functional design of the tourniquet and bandages ensures easy use during emergencies.
     

“KRAIBURG TPE’s materials have significantly enhanced the performance of our medical products, including the TPE Tourniquet and Esmark Bandages. Their innovative TPE solutions and services offer an ideal blend of elasticity, safety, and comfort, delivering reliable and superior functionality. These materials have enabled us to elevate the quality and consistency of our products, making them the preferred choice for healthcare professionals. We’re proud to partner with KRAIBURG TPE in delivering high-performance medical solutions." – TPE Healthcare Sdn Bhd (Tee Kai Foong, Executive Director)

About TPE Healthcare
TPE Healthcare Sdn. Bhd., incorporated in Malaysia in 2021, is a member of the Seri Jati Group. This forward-looking company specializes in manufacturing medical disposable devices, particularly elastic sheets and bands crafted from premium-grade thermoplastic polymer.

TPE Healthcare focuses on delivering tailor-made products and solutions with an emphasis on quality, safety, and comfort tailored specifically for the medical industry. The company holds certifications for ISO 13485:2016 and CE MDR, and is registered with the US FDA as well as the MDA in Malaysia.

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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