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Footwear TPE

Short Description:

Chemdo’s footwear-grade TPE series is based on SEBS and SBS thermoplastic elastomers. These materials combine the processing convenience of thermoplastics with the comfort and flexibility of rubber, making them ideal for midsole, outsole, insole, and slipper applications. Footwear TPE offers cost-effective alternatives to TPU or rubber in mass production.


Product Detail

Footwear TPE – Grade Portfolio

Application Hardness Range Process Type Key Properties Suggested Grades
Outsoles & Midsoles 50A–80A Injection / Compression High elasticity, anti-slip, abrasion resistant TPE-Sole 65A, TPE-Sole 75A
Slippers & Sandals 20A–60A Injection / Foaming Soft, lightweight, excellent cushioning TPE-Slip 40A, TPE-Slip 50A
Insoles & Pads 10A–40A Extrusion / Foaming Ultra-soft, comfortable, shock-absorbing TPE-Soft 20A, TPE-Soft 30A
Air Cushion & Flexible Parts 30A–70A Injection Transparent, flexible, strong rebound TPE-Air 40A, TPE-Air 60A
Decorative & Trim Components 40A–70A Injection / Extrusion Colorable, glossy or matte, durable TPE-Decor 50A, TPE-Decor 60A

Footwear TPE – Grade Data Sheet

Grade Positioning / Features Density (g/cm³) Hardness (Shore A) Tensile (MPa) Elongation (%) Tear (kN/m) Abrasion (mm³)
TPE-Sole 65A Shoe outsoles, elastic and anti-slip 0.95 65A 8.5 480 25 60
TPE-Sole 75A Midsoles, abrasion and wear resistant 0.96 75A 9.0 450 26 55
TPE-Slip 40A Slippers, soft and lightweight 0.93 40A 6.5 600 20 65
TPE-Slip 50A Sandals, cushioning and durable 0.94 50A 7.5 560 22 60
TPE-Soft 20A Insoles, ultra-soft and comfortable 0.91 20A 5.0 650 18 70
TPE-Soft 30A Pads, soft and high rebound 0.92 30A 6.0 620 19 68
TPE-Air 40A Air cushions, transparent and flexible 0.94 40A 7.0 580 21 62
TPE-Air 60A Flexible parts, high rebound and clarity 0.95 60A 8.5 500 24 58
TPE-Decor 50A Decorative trims, glossy or matte finish 0.94 50A 7.5 540 22 60
TPE-Decor 60A Shoe accessories, durable and colorable 0.95 60A 8.0 500 23 58

Note: Data for reference only. Custom specs available.


Key Features

  • Soft, flexible, and rubber-like feel
  • Easy to process by injection or extrusion
  • Recyclable and eco-friendly formulation
  • Excellent slip resistance and resilience
  • Adjustable hardness from Shore 0A–90A
  • Colorable and compatible with foaming process

Typical Applications

  • Shoe soles, midsoles, outsoles
  • Slippers, sandals, and insoles
  • Air cushion parts and decorative shoe components
  • Injection-molded shoe uppers or trims
  • Sports shoe accessories and comfort pads

Customization Options

  • Hardness: Shore 0A–90A
  • Grades for injection molding, extrusion, and foaming
  • Matte, glossy, or transparent finishes
  • Lightweight or expanded (foam) formulations available

Why Choose Chemdo’s Footwear TPE?

  • Formulated for easy processing in low-pressure shoe machines
  • Consistent hardness and color control between batches
  • Excellent rebound and anti-slip performance
  • Competitive cost structure for large-scale shoe factories in Southeast Asia

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