The appearance, texture, and surface durability of thermoformed applications can be enhanced by using a cap layer of high-gloss INDURE® E1500 HG polyolefin alloy or soft-touch, low-gloss RESPOND® EX4290 thermoplastic elastomer. Each of these materials is compatible with the TPO substrate, which simplifies recycling and enhances cost efficiency. Various dry-paint films can be used on qualified and approved materials, such as SEQUEL E3000 engineered polyolefin and DEXFLEX E1501 TF TPO for thick- or thin-sheet applications.

INDURE® E1500HG  polyolefin alloy is a high-gloss cap layer designed to be co-extruded over one of the structural materials listed above. Click here for a data sheet.

RESPOND® EX4290 TPE  is a flexible thermoplastic elastomer designed for co-extrusion in applications that require a soft-touch surface and a low-gloss appearance. Click here for a data sheet.

RESPOND-EX™ soft-touch foam tri-laminate
Working closely with specific extruders and laminators, we supply the substrate and cap layer material for a unique, all-polyolefin, foam-padded sheet product.

RESPOND-EX tri-laminate features a flexible, low-gloss, soft-touch elastomer cap layer that can be grained for appearance and durability in automotive, agricultural, or recreational-vehicle interior components. The appearance layer can be pre-colored to eliminate painting, resulting in a finished component that is readily recyclable. Click here for a data sheet.