Publication: Jun 13, 2024 Last updated: Jun 12, 2025

Posture Corrector TPE Material


KRAIBURG TPE's THERMOLAST® H HC/AP series is a commitment to excellence in the healthcare sector, offering numerous benefits for optimizing posture corrector performance and comfort.

KRAIBURG TPE Supports Posture Corrector with Advanced TPE Materials
Good posture corrector for today’s fast-paced world requires innovative materials and technology. KRAIBURG TPE is proud to introduce a range of Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) materials to enhance the efficacy and comfort of posture corrector to support overall well-being and health.

 

THERMOLAST® H HC/AP Series: Tailored Solutions for Healthcare
KRAIBURG TPE's THERMOLAST® H HC/AP series is a commitment to excellence in the healthcare sector, offering numerous benefits for optimizing posture corrector performance and comfort.

 

Material Advantages

  • Adhesion to PP, PE: Ensures secure bonding with common substrates used in posture correctors, enhancing durability and reliability.
  • Optimized compression set: Maintains shape and sealing properties over time, ensuring long-term effectiveness.
  • Colorable: Allows for customization and differentiation of posture corrector, catering to diverse user preferences.
  • Sterilizable: Withstands common sterilization methods such as autoclaving (steam sterilization at 121°C) and ethylene oxide (EtO) gas sterilization, ensuring hygiene and safety for users.
  • Free from animal ingredients: Ensures suitability for use in healthcare applications, minimizing the risk of allergic reactions.
  • Regulatory compliance: Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, US FDA CFR 21, China GB4806-2016, ISO 10993-5 (Cytotoxicity), GB/T 16886.5 Cytotoxicity

 

Ideal applications 
The THERMOLAST® H HC/AP series’ ideal applications include functional and design elements, seals, flexible connections, mouthpieces and closures.

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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