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American Polyfilm Polyether TPU Film

American Polyfilm Polyether TPU Film products function very well in applications requiring direct contact with human skin. Offering a high resistance to skin oils, Polyether TPUs have high Moisture Vapor Transmission Rates (MVTR), maintain their flexibility in low temperature environments, and can withstand prolonged exposure to high-humidity environments without degradation. Polyether urethanes weld easily, have softer non-plastic feel, and will not support fungal growth. One common use is for polyether polyurethane pneumatic bladders and spill containment. Very often Polyether Films are used in multi-layer laminations as an adhesive layer or a barrier layer. Polyether sheet products can be used in many types of applications as our TPU films are very versatile.

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Polyurethane (Polyether based)

Physical Form: Film

Features: Bacteria Resistant, Excellent Humidity Resistance, High Hydrolytic Stability, High Moisture Vapor Transmission, Low Temperature Flexibility, Oil Resistant, Soft, Weldable

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    Features
    • Resistant to Skin Oils
    • Can Be Formulated for High MVTR
    • Good Low Temperature Flexibility
    • Does Not Support the Growth of Microorganisms
    • Excellent Hydrolytic Stability

    Applications & Uses

    Applications

    Polyurethane film for industrial applications:

    Polyurethane Film is consistently used in the most demanding industrial applications. Prized for its durability, Polyurethane Film is an excellent choice for applications requiring chemical/fuel resistance and abrasion/tear/puncture resistance. Our urethane industrial film products can be formulated to provide permanent anti-static properties, flame resistance, UV resistance, and mold/mildew/fungus resistance. Some common industrial applications for Polyurethane Film include:

    • Food Processing Aprons
    • Protective Garments
    • Protective Gear
    • FDA-Approvable Conveyor Belting
    • Fabric/Textile Lamination
    • Fuel Cell Liners and Components
    • Hoses and Hose Jacketing
    • Cure-in-Place Pipe Liners
    • Spill-Containment Structures
    • Flood Protection Berms
    • Pneumatic Bladders
    • Gaskets and Seals
    • Vacuum Bags for Veneering
    • Geo-Membranes
    • Gas Protection and Barrier Film
    • Weather-Resistant Truck Tarps
    • Flexible Cargo Covers
    • Waste Water Containment
    • Bio-Hazardous Waste Containment
    • Nuclear/Radioactive Waste Containment
    • Blackout Film for Light Blocking
    • Blackout Film for Color Preservation
    • Hazmat/Survival Suits
    • Barrier Films for Foam-in-Place Products
    • Insulation Systems for Gloves

    Polyurethane film for medical industry:

    Polyurethane Film offers a unique combination of properties that make it an excellent material for medical applications. Polyether TPU Films offer antimicrobial properties, breathability, and biocompatibility, all while maintaining elasticity and a soft feel. Polyether TPU is also resistant to skin oils and has passed Agar Diffusion testing for skin cytotoxicity. Polyester TPU Films have excellent tear and abrasion resistance, characteristics that make them perfectly suited for more physically demanding medical products.

    • Breathable Wound Dressing
    • Operating Room Drapes
    • Hospital Mattresses
    • Hospital Sheets and Pads
    • Medical Bags
    • Tubing
    • Organ Retrieval Bags
    • Various Medical Device Applications
    • Medical Disposables
    • Surgical Gloves
    • Surgical Drapes
    • Surgical Gowns
    • Post-Op Positioning Devices
    • Pressure Systems
    • Heating/Cooling Systems

    Athletic & Outdoor Polyurethane Film

    Polyurethane Film is ideal for demanding outdoor applications. Our Polyether Films are used extensively in the performance textile industry. Easy to laminate, our high-performance Polyether TPU Films provide a waterproof breathable layer to substrates. Because of their hydrolytic stability, our outdoor polyether-polyurethane grades excel in the most humid environments without losing their strength and are naturally resistant to microbial growth. American Polyfilm, TPU film manufacturer, also provides high MVTR (Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate) Films to further improve your products. We also manufacture Flame Retardant Polyurethane Films to meet the most demanding UL standards.

    Most of our Ether-Grade Films are available in sizes up to 76 inches wide, with thicknesses from 1 mil (25 microns) to 40 mil (1 mm).

    • Air Soles for Athletic Shoes
    • Transparent Panels in Backpacks
    • Bladders for Athletic Balls
    • Bladders for Kitesurfing Kites
    • Breathable Membranes for Outerwear
    • Hydration Systems for Backpacks
    • Insulation Systems for Gloves
    • Tents and Tent Windows
    • Map Pockets
    • Gel-Filled Bladders for Impact Cushioning
    • Sail Windows
    • Laminates for Sailcloths
    • Inflatable Stand-Up Paddle Boards
    • Personal Flotation Devices

    Polyurethane Film for Inflatables & Advertising

    TPU films are used in the specialty printing graphics industry as well as for inflatable vehicles and advertising blimps. Thermoplastic polyurethane can create a wide range of products. See below for a longer list of inflatables and advertising TPUproducts.

    • Advertising Balloons and Blimps
    • Unmanned Surveillance Vehicles
    • Inflatable Airships
    • Radio-Controlled Airships
    • Inflatable Structures
    • Printed Floor and Wall Panels
    • Inflatable Stand-Up Paddle Boards
    • Personal Flotation Devices

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