What are the benefits of Thermoplastic Elastomers comparing with traditional thermoset rubber?

• Ease of design
• Lower conversion costs
• Shorter processing times
• 100% recyclable – can be reused upto 3-5 times (different grades may vary)
• Consistency of product
• Energy saving
• Less manpower
• Simpler processing
• Better control of product quality
• Light weight (Density: 0.88~1.2g/cm3)
• Can be blow molded
• Can be thermoformed
• Lower per-piece finished part cost
• More environmentally friendly