ETPU, famous for premium footwear midsole applications, is expanding its boundaries across multiple industries!
First developed in 2007, Expanded Thermoplastic Polyurethane (ETPU) rose to global fame with Boost running shoes, renowned for outstanding rebound and shock absorption. Manufactured via supercritical physical foaming technology, this closed-cell bead foam has far outgrown its original footwear market. As high-performance shoe materials advance toward sheet foaming and “low feed, large expansion” technology, ETPU is driving material innovation across sectors, featuring ultra-light weight, high resilience, excellent abrasion resistance, and recyclability.
✅ Sports & Personal Protection
Widely adopted for sports courts, playground flooring, yoga mats, helmet liners, knee & elbow guards. Lightweight yet highly energy-absorbent to minimize sports injuries.
✅ High-End Packaging & Logistics
Ideal buffer material for auto spare parts, semiconductors, PV silicon rods, electronic components, and fragile consumer goods. Recyclable, lightweight, meeting green packaging trends.
✅ Automotive Interiors & NVH
Reduces friction noise, lightweight vehicles, improves vibration damping. Stable elasticity in wide temperature ranges for seats, dashboards and door trims.
✅ Cycling Saddles & Airless Tires
Customizable via moulds; delivers ergonomic cushioning for bike saddles. Applied to low-load puncture-proof airless tires.
✅ Pet Toys & Children’s Goods
Food-grade safe, tear-resistant and elastic, perfect for bite-resistant pet toys and safe playground products for kids.
✅ Furniture Filling & Medical Devices
Outperforms traditional sponge, down and cotton padding with anti-collapse, waterproof, wide-temperature stable properties. Suitable for rehabilitation liners, medical mattresses and orthopedic insoles.
(Reference: Article compiled by Aibang Elastomer Network. Link to original article: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/Oj4z_WD99Um8ewIMosag8w）
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