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Hydrolysis and Aging in TPU vs. TPE A Technical Comparison
Sep 14 , 2026
Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) and Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) are both widely used in soft-touch overmolding applications, but their failure modes under environmental exposure—particularly moisture and heat—are fundamentally different. Understanding these differences is critical for material selection in industrial applications where long-term durability matters. This article examines the hyd...