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Elastollan® for Consumer Electronics

Elastollan® can be used in consumer electronic applications such as in laptop cases

The consumer electronics market is not only one of the fastest moving of all markets, it is also one of the largest. The industry has been in constant evolution and rapid growth. Consumers are also on the lookout for devices that are not only differentiated by technology, but are also determined based on pleasant feel, attractive appearance and useful ergonomic features.  

That's why we have revolutionized Elastollan® for consumer electronic devices. The material offers a wealth of options in surface feel, texture, substrate and color compatibility and effects, while adhering to strong mechanical properties; making Elastollan® a practical and cost-effective way for designers, brands and OEMs to add the sensory experience and ergonomic enhancements that consumers increasingly demand for their electronic devices.

Elastollan® is all about innovation, flexibility and durability, which are key to consumer electronics applications.

Versatile properties of Elastollan® for consumer electronics

  • Soft touch
  • Excellent adhesion
  • Color stability
  • Transparency
  • Hydrolysis resistance
  • Weatherproof
Our durable material is perfect for headphones, portable speakers, chargers, cables, laptop cases, mobile phone cases, and smartwatch bands. Upgrade your devices with Elastollan® today!

Elastollan® can be used in these consumer electronics applications

  • Headphones / earphones
  • Portable speakers
  • Portable chargers
  • Wireless chargers
  • Cell phone cables and adapters
  • Laptop cases, keyboard protectors
  • Mobile phone cases
  • Smartwatch bands

Discover Elastollan® for mobile phone covers

Elastollan®: Create a sturdy mobile phone case that can endure tough impacts on any surface, while guaranteeing crystal-clear transparency and zero fading.
With Elastollan®, you'll be confident that each design is engineered to protect and fit your next design. Whether it comes equipped with high-grade cushioning layers or enhanced clarity for that long-lasting effect, Elastollan® helps your next mobile phone case be built to withstand hard knocks on a variety of surfaces, maintaining the integrity of the phone while ensuring extreme clarity and no fading. 
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Keeping sustainability simple with Elastollan® N

Colourful smartphone covers based on Elastollan®
Sustainability is now simpler with Elastollan® N, a bio-based TPU. As a drop-in replacement for traditional Elastollan® TPU, our Elastollan® N is made of more sustainable materials. It is available in a wide range of options, ranging from bio-content of 30-65%. Besides being more sustainable, it has the same durability, design flexibility, compatibility with substrates, colors and effects, strong mechanical properties, hydrolysis and chemical resistance that have come to define Elastollan® TPU. 
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We offer our customers a comprehensive range of services with leading technologies and products. Find the service that matches your needs!

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We offer our customers a wide range of services with leading technologies and products. In our laboratories we perform plastic-related tests for various applications.
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Ultrasim® | CAE Simulation
✅Ultrasim® is the flexible CAE competence for your innovations using BASF plastics. Watch out for appropriate materials and adequate material models virtually.
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