Mobility is vital to independent living, and for mobility-challenged individuals, modern assistive devices provide practical mobility solutions. An exoskeleton walking aid is a wearable robotic device that improves mobility by facilitating movement and reducing physical effort during walking. To achieve these functions, manufacturers require thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) that combine medical compliance with comfort, reliability, and safety.

KRAIBURG TPE, a global manufacturer of advanced TPEs and specialized material solutions, introduces the THERMOLAST® H Series developed exclusively for healthcare and medical device applications in the Asia-Pacific region. The multifunctional TPE materials offer mechanical properties that enable manufacturers to design durable systems with consistent performance throughout the product lifecycle, making them suitable for exoskeleton walking aid components such as seals, valves, membranes, and flexible connections.

How does soft-touch TPE improve comfort in exoskeleton walking aid?
THERMOLAST® H Series exhibits a soft-touch surface that improves comfort and handling in wearable rehabilitation devices. Exoskeleton systems involve prolonged contact with the body. The pleasant tactile feel enhances interaction in applications where patients and healthcare professionals frequently use the device.
The TPE material is particularly suitable for soft-touch grips, handles, support structures, control interfaces, switches, mats, and other functional elements integrated into exoskeleton systems.

Flexible design via injection molding
THERMOLAST® H Series is suitable for injection molding processes, enables efficient manufacturing of complex medical device components. The material can be used in a variety of functional and design elements that require precision, consistency, and production efficiency.
Available in natural color and fully colorable, the compounds provide additional flexibility for product differentiation, branding, and device identification.

Safety and biocompatibility-compliant material
THERMOLAST® H Series is free from animal-derived ingredients. The TPE series complies with Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, US FDA CFR 21 raw material requirements, and cytotoxicity standards ISO 10993-5 and GB/T 16886.5 for medical and healthcare applications. The material is suitable for medical device manufacturers requiring high levels of product safety.

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.

Discover More with TPE: By combining medical compliance, soft-touch comfort, optimized mechanical performance, and efficient processing, THERMOLAST® H Series helps manufacturers create wearable devices that improve mobility and enhance user confidence, such as prosthetic and wrist orthoses.

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

FAQ