JUYE Technology, a TPE thermoplastic elastomer manufacturer with 19 years of experience — provides you with comprehensive R&D and production solutions for TPE, TPR, TPV, TPV-SiR, TPU, and TPEE materials.
Since 2008, we have expanded into a broad range of industry application markets, providing rich solutions for various industries, with numerous application cases for your reference.
The processing and production technology of TPE materials is relatively complex, requiring strict control of the process parameters and operating conditions at each stage.
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Dongguan JUYE Plastic Technology Co., Ltd. is a TPE thermoplastic elastomer company integrating research and development, production, and sales.
Introduces key points for selecting TPE overmolding materials for toothbrush handles, kitchen utensil grips, and anti-slip parts of daily necessities, including substrate matching, hardness, structure, injection molding process, durability, and final product validation.
1. Application Background and Pain Points
Daily necessities are a category that consumers come into contact with every day—toothbrush handles held in the hand, spatulas stirring in the pan, non-slip mats laid on the bathroom floor, and fresh-keeping box seals snapping shut over meals. These seemingly inconspicuous household items give users a very direct perception of "feel": a slippery toothbrush handle is annoying, a hot spatula handle affects the cooking experience, and a hardened sealing ring leaks air and water. In the field of TPE daily necessities applications, traditional materials each have their shortcomings: silicone is costly and requires vulcanization during processing, TPU is too hard and lacks a skin-friendly touch, and PVC contains halogens and phthalates, making it difficult to pass European and American admission standards. For daily necessities brands targeting overseas markets, the material must not only "feel comfortable to touch" but also "pass FDA/177.2600 food-grade testing and RoHS factory audits"—this is precisely the core opportunity window for modified TPE to enter the daily necessities track.
Figure 1: TPE Application Panorama in Daily Life Products (Toothbrush Handle / Kitchen Utensil Handle / Anti-slip Mat / Sealing Ring)
2. Material Solution Comparison: TPE / Silicone / TPU / PVC
Choosing soft-touch materials for daily goods is essentially a balance among "feel, food safety, cost, and processing efficiency." The table below provides a horizontal comparison of the four common materials from the dimensions most relevant to daily-use products:
Comparison Dimension | TPE (SEBS-based) | Silicone | TPU | PVC |
Tactile / Anti-slip | Soft and elastic, good slip resistance, dry and non-sticky | Softest but prone to oil and dust | Harder and astringent | Hard, slippery, low-temperature embrittlement |
Food Safety | Passes FDA/GB/LFGB testing | Inert but difficult to recycle | Partially compliant for food contact | Contains phthalates, dissolution risk |
Processing Compatibility | Can be directly overmolded with PP/PE/PC/ABS overmolding | Requires separate vulcanization then bonding | Difficult to encapsulate | Difficult to encapsulate |
Cost and Cycle Time | Raw material cost 30–50% lower, fast injection molding | High raw material cost, long vulcanization cycle | Medium cost | Low cost but with environmental risks |
Figure 2: Comparison of TPE vs. rigid plastic materials (rigid glossy surface · soft rubber bending and rebound · tactile differences)
3. Recommended Hardness Range and Key Parameters
Juye has launched a SEBS-based TPE modification series for daily necessities, flexibly customized according to component functions:
·Ultra-soft segment (Shore A 0–30): Suitable for sealing rings, bottle cap liners, and baby soothing parts, offering extreme softness and fit.
·Medium-soft segment (Shore A 40–70): Suitable for toothbrush handle overmolding, kitchen utensil handles, and anti-slip mat surface layers, balancing comfortable grip and structural strength.
·Medium-hard segment (Shore A 80–95): Suitable for grip shells requiring certain rigidity, and edge wrapping of storage boxes.
·Food safety certification: Supports passing multiple food contact standards such as FDA , 177.2600, LFGB (n-hexane/olive oil migration test), etc.
·Overmolding substrate: Strong adhesion to PP, PE, ABS /PC /PA, two-shot injection molding in one piece without delamination, eliminating the primer process.
·Color and texture: Custom color matching supported, matte / semi-transparent / high transparency options available, meeting the appearance design needs of daily chemical products.
Figure 3: TPE modified pellet physical property card (translucent colored pellets · matte texture · adjustable hardness in multiple levels)
4. Advantages of Juye TPE Solution (each corresponding to a buyer pain point)
1.Soft touch and anti-slip in one:SEBS-based TPE feels close to silicone but is easier to injection mold, does not slip when held, significantly improves the first impression of daily-use items, and is an ideal choice for "soft-touch materials for daily necessities."
2.Complete food-grade safety certifications, directly addressing export procurement thresholds: Meets FDA / LFGB / 177.2600and other food contact standards, halogen-free and phthalate-free, easily passing international buyers' factory audits and environmental access requirements.
3.Oil-resistant, sweat-resistant, anti-yellowing, low odor: Prolonged contact with oils, detergents, or sebum does not cause yellowing or unpleasant odors, extending the aesthetic lifespan of daily-use items and reducing after-sales complaint rates.
4.PP/PE/PC/AB/PATwo-color overmolding with strong adhesion, integrated molding saves process steps: Overmolding with PP and PE plastic parts without delamination, eliminating dispensing / priming / secondary bonding, improving both yield and efficiency, especially suitable for mass production of daily necessities.
5.High-cost-performance alternative to silicone, reducing costs by 30–50%: Raw material costs are far lower than liquid silicone, injection molding requires no vulcanization, production cycles are short, and energy consumption is low, making it a cost-optimization tool for large-scale production of daily consumer goods.
V. 7 Major Application Scenarios for TPE Daily Necessities
6. Toothbrush handle soft rubber overmolding — TPE over PP/ABS /PC toothbrush handle, non-slip and comfortable, skin-friendly with low odor, does not yellow with long-term use. Corresponding keyword: TPE toothbrush handle soft rubber.
7. Kitchen utensil handle two-color overmolding — TPE over PP for spatula and ladle handles, heat-insulating and burn-proof, oil-resistant and easy to clean, dishwasher-safe without fading or peeling. Corresponding keyword: TPE kitchen utensil handle overmolding.
8. Bathroom anti-slip mat - TPE injection-molded suction cup anti-slip floor mat, soft and resilient, antibacterial and quick-drying, replacing traditional rubber/PVC mats. Corresponding keyword: TPE anti-slip mat material.
9. Food container sealing ring - TPE sealing strip used for fresh-keeping boxes, glass jars, and cup lids, flexible with good sealing performance, passing oil migration tests.
10. Stationery and office soft rubber - TPE overmolding on pen grips and scissors handles, comfortable for long writing sessions without fatigue, rich colors to meet the aesthetic needs of the student market.
11. Edge wrapping of home storage boxes - TPE overmolding on the flip lid edges of storage bins, silent closing to prevent bumps, enhancing the quality of home life.
Figure 4: Close-up of TPE two-color overmolded kitchen utensil handle (PP hard substrate + soft rubber coating layer)
Figure 5: Real-life use of handheld TPE soft rubber toothbrush handle (skin-friendly and non-slip · home bathroom scene)
VI. FAQ (Selection and Procurement Q&A)
Further Reading: (Add relevant internal article links here, such as "Consumer Electronics TPE Application Cases", "Automotive Parts TPE Material Details", "TPE Two-Color Injection Molding Process Guide", etc.)
13.How to choose between TPE and silicone for daily necessities?Choose TPE for low cost, recyclability, and two-color injection overmolding; choose silicone for extreme high-temperature resistance (>150°C) or medical-grade long-term implantation. For most toothbrush handles, kitchen utensil handles, and anti-slip mats, TPE offers better cost-effectiveness.
14.Will TPE overmolding on PP delaminate?Selecting a TPE grade with matching polarity and controlling the injection molding process (temperature, injection speed) can achieve strong adhesion without delamination. Juye provides PP/PE/PC/ABS/PA overmolding-specific formulations and process parameter support.
15.What reports can food-grade certification provide?It can provide food contact test reports, FDA, LFGB migration test declarations, and compliance documents, meeting the access requirements of buyers in Europe, America, and Southeast Asia.
16.What are the MOQ and delivery time?We support the entire process from small trial samples to mass production, with controllable delivery times for modified materials. Specifics will be confirmed based on hardness requirements and order quantity. Samples and mold testing are welcome.
7. CTA (Contact and Cooperation)
Dongguan Juye Plastic Technology Co., Ltd. focuses on TPE/TPR/TPV/TPU/TPEE/TPV-SiR modified materials, with our own factory, controllable delivery time, and complete certifications (RoHS / REACH / Halogen-free and Phthalate-free / Food contact grade).
Whether you need TPE daily necessities applications such as toothbrush handle overmolding, two-color injection molding for kitchen utensil handles, anti-slip pads, sealing rings, or baby food utensil materials, we can provide trial grades and process support.
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Dongguan Juye Plastic Technology Co., Ltd.
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