TPU is Thermoplastic Polyurethane, a highly versatile elastomer (Elastomer: an elastic substance occurring naturally, as natural rubber, or produced synthetically, as butyl rubber or neoprene. Source: Dictionary.com)
The Bastion TPU Aprons as well as the Xtreme Degreez TPU Aprons have exceptional abrasion, puncture, chemical and fungal resistance providing you with an ultimate barrier solution and can be subjected to thermal extremes making these ideal for any application. They are also extremely light weight and HACCP certified.
The material has many unique qualities, namely its superior performance and its flexibility. The benefits of TPU are extensive and have many properties that make TPU products an asset to numerous industries. The list below provides a list of many of the benefits:
- Abrasion Resistance
- Impact Resistance
- Puncture Resistance
- UV Resistance and/or Filtering
- Chemical Resistance
- Hydrolysis Resistance
- Hardness (52A to 85D)
- Thermal Extremes
- Barrier Properties
- Fungal Resistance
- Optical Clarity
- Polymer Compatibility
- Static Dissipation
- Antimicrobial
- Flame Resistance
- Friction
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