Performance Polymers

Elastollan^® (TPU) GripTec – Supercharge your outsole

Elastollan^® GripTec is a TPU material developed for footwear applications. Designed for modern manufacturing, it supports efficient, automated production while offering improved recyclability compared to conventional materials.

The material delivers reliable traction, abrasion resistance, and durability across a wide range of conditions. This supports reliable performance across a wide range of conditions.

Together, let’s move with power, performance and purpose.

What sets Elastollan^®(TPU) GripTec apart?

Engineered Performance

✓ Excellent durability across diverse conditions

✓ Slip performance comparable to rubber

✓ Superior mechanical strength

Sustainability by Design

✓ Lower energy

✓ Streamlined production

✓ 100% recyclable

Limitless Design Feedom

✓ Translucent appearance unlocks infinite colour possibilities

✓ Expand the possibilities of footwear aesthetics

Drive for superior performance and design freedom

	Elastollan^® GripTec	Conventional TPU	Rubber	CPU
Wet Slip	🗹	◯	🗹🗹	🗹
Heat abrasion, 80°C	🗹🗹	◯	🗹🗹	🗹🗹
Transparency	🗹	◯	Price dependent	🗹
Sustainability	🗹🗹	🗹🗹	▲	◯
Productivity	🗹	🗹	▲	◯

🗹 Excellent ◯ Average ▲ Suboptimal

Elastollan^® (TPU) GripTec grades at a glance

Designed specially for outsole

✓ Elastollan^® GripTec 10 H

Best in class in abrasion, excellent durability

✓ Elastollan^® GripTec 11 HT

Rubber like with better transparency, offering design freedom

✓ Elastollan^®GripTec 12 T

Superior transparency with balance performance for outsole application

Three solutions, One Performance Platform

Key Performance Attributes	Elastollan^®GripTec 10 H	Elastollan^® GripTec 11 HT	Elastollan^® GripTec 12 T
Hardness	70 Shore A	65 Shore A	70 Shore A
Slip resistance	★	★★	★★
Heat abrasion	★★★	★★	★
Transparency	Opaque	Transparent	Transparent
Recommended categories	Running / Hiking	Running	Lifestyle / Casual

★ Standard ★★ Optimized ★★★ Excellent

A LCA by intertek demonstrates that switching from rubber to a Elastollan^® GripTec outsole enables PCF reduction in outsole manufacturing.

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FAQ

Q: What is Elastollan^®(TPU) GripTec?

Elastollan^® GripTec is a high‑performance thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) outsole material developed by BASF for advanced footwear outsole applications, combining superior grip and durability with TPU processing advantages.

Q: What are the key performance benefits of Elastollan^® (TPU) GripTec?

Elastollan® GripTec provides excellent traction, strong durability, and reliable wet slip performance. Its overall performance is comparable to rubber, even under demanding conditions.

Q: How does Elastollan® (TPU) GripTec support sustainability?

Elastollan^® GripTec is fully recyclable and supports more streamlined, energy-efficient production compared to conventional rubber outsoles, helping reduce overall manufacturing energy consumption.

Q: What design advantages does Elastollan® (TPU) GripTec offer?

Elastollan^® GripTec enables translucent to transparent outsole designs, supporting a wider range of colors and greater aesthetic flexibility than conventional rubber.

Q: What footwear categories is Elastollan^® GripTec designed for?

Elastollan^® GripTec is designed for a wide range of footwear applications, including running, hiking, lifestyle, and casual shoes, meeting both performance and design requirements.

Elastollan® (TPU) GripTec – Supercharge your outsole

Elastollan® GripTec is a TPU material developed for footwear applications. Designed for modern manufacturing, it supports efficient, automated production while offering improved recyclability compared to conventional materials.