Types and comparison of thermoplastic elastomers Thermoplastic elastomer, sometimes called thermoplastic rubber, is a class of copolymer or blend with properties of both thermoplastic and elastomer. The molecular structure can be vividly divided into a hard segment (crystallized at room temperature) and a soft segment. Thermoplastic elastomer has the following characteristics: wide hardness range (Shore 0A-80D), good touch; The diversity of molecular structure facilitates functional design; Diversified processing methods; Waste material can be recycled; Small specific gravity, no obvious creep; Good environmental protection. This paper introduces the structure, properties and applications of common thermoplastic elastomers TPS, TPV, TPU and TPEE, and compares their appearance, hand feel, chemical resist