The affordability and stylish properties of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) are transforming the aesthetics and functionality of smartwatch straps. People who pay attention to safety and comfortable wearing experience prefer TPE watch straps. Notably, these materials are resistant to moisture and sweat, making them suitable for users who need to travel or perform physical activities in humid environments. Today’s smart watch manufacturers prefer TPE watch straps because of their unique features in terms of cost, comfort and durability.
KRAIBURG TPE’s THERMOLAST® R RC/AD1/AP series has excellent properties and is very conducive to sustainable development.
RC/AD1/AP series redefines comfort and fashion
The THERMOLAST® R RC/AD1/AP series is specially designed with a luxurious and non-stick surface for smart watch straps, which ensures unparalleled comfort for the wearer.
This range of TPE compounds offers endless design possibilities to create smart watch straps with unique textures and looks that match personal taste.
Innovative environmental protection technology
To achieve KRAIBURG TPE®
With the concept of sustainable development in mind, the RC/AD1/AP series contains up to 50% post-industrial recycled materials, contributing to a greener future. It also exhibits excellent encapsulation properties and can be encapsulated with polar thermoplastic materials such as ABS, PC and PC/ABS through the injection molding process.
Security
Since smartwatch straps frequently come into contact with the skin, high-performance and safe materials are required to ensure user safety and comfort. RC/AD1/AP series has passed UL
Comprehensive testing of 94HB, ISO10993-5 (cytotoxicity) and ISO10993-23 (skin irritation).
In addition, the series is fully RoHS and REACH SVHC compliant, perfectly aligned with global environmental standards.
Rich color choices
Considering the importance of color in smart watch strap design, the RC/AD1/AP series can be customized into a variety of eye-catching colors to meet customer preferences.
TPE succeeds in sustainability
In addition to smart watch straps, recent sustainable innovations developed by KRAIBURG TPE
The TPE range includes specialized material solutions for automotive, everyday consumer goods, consumer electronics, wearables and industrial applications, containing up to 48% post-consumer recycled content (PCR) and up to 50% post-industrial recycled content
(PIR). Comply with multiple global standards such as FDA raw material compliance, RoHS and REACH SVHC requirements. KRAIBURG TPE can provide customers with services such as product carbon footprint value.
