Can TPE and TPR Materials Maintain Performance in Extremely Cold Environments?

While the high-heat performance of **Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV)** is often highlighted, the ability of **Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)** and **Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR)** to maintain flexibility and resist stiffening in extremely cold temperatures is equally critical for outdoor and specialized applications. The low-temperature flexibility of a TPE compound is typically measured by its glass transition temperature ($T_g$) and its brittle point. A lower $T_g$ indicates better performance in the cold.

Our TPE and TPR compounds are specifically formulated to maintain their rubber-like elasticity and flexibility down to temperatures as low as $-40^circ C$ or even lower, depending on the specific grade. This low-temperature performance is essential for products like flexible cables, outdoor gaskets, footwear, and cold-weather sports equipment, where a material must retain its shock absorption and flexural properties to prevent cracking and brittle failure. While all TPEs perform better than standard rigid plastics in the cold, the specific polymer block structure (such as SEBS-based TPEs) is carefully engineered to ensure maximum cold-flexibility. This resilience ensures that products remain functional and safe, even when exposed to severe weather conditions or deep-freeze industrial environments.