Publication: Dec 02, 2019 Last updated: Aug 29, 2025

Safe, versatile and durable


KRAIBURG TPE offers the TPE series compounds that meet the quality requirements for toys and novelty games targeted for adults

You’re never too old to play!  The kidult generation, which incorporates games into their recreational activities, and now comprises a large segment of the toy market, is proving this point.  With the rising demand for toys that extends safety features and aesthetic value, manufacturers rely on materials that meet product specifications and customer needs.

KRAIBURG TPE, a global TPE manufacturer of a wide range of thermoplastic elastomer products and custom-engineered TPE solutions offer TPE compounds with properties suited for a wide range of toy application such as electronic toys, technical toys like model building kits, collectable figurine, 3D Model, board games, puzzle and more.

Safe, versatile and durable

KRAIBURG TPE’s compounds are recyclable and free of potentially toxic components such as heavy metals, latex, PVCs, and phthalates. They exhibit material resistance against tear and abrasion, chemical and flexural fatigues for enhanced durability.

Certified in accordance to the UL94HB flammability standard of plastic materials, the TPE materials are suitable for electronic toys like drones, model cars and planes.

Smooth surface and lightweight for easier handling

KRAIBURG TPE has material solutions for toys that require pleasant surface finish and soft touch feeling for a comfortable grip. Playthings like collectible figurines, toy drones and other electronic toys can benefit from KRAIBURG TPE’s lightweight products compared with other materials for lowering the density and reducing weight of the product for easy portability.

Visual appeal with playful colors

For producing toys with eye-catching, vibrant colors, KRAIBURG TPE provides comprehensive color solutions that enable toy manufacturers to achieve customization of compound colorization according to a desired color, and in the most economical and optimal way possible; at the same time assuring a globally consistent color quality.

Efficiency with easy processing

The TPE series demonstrates excellent adhesion with polar and non-polar thermoplastics and ensures easy processing through extrusion and injection molding.

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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