Hexpol Dryflex Circular recycled thermoplastic elastomer (rTPE) samples made by 3D printing. The saturated colour is possible due to the high quality scrap material used.
A 3D printed tool insert made with polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) using Arburg Freeformer. It has adequate heat resistance for moulding prototypes in silicone and certain thermoplastics.
Simplifyber concept shoe made with their moulded fabric technology. The upper is produced from liquid cellulose-based pulp, which is moulded with heat and pressure into the final shape. The soles of the concept shoe were 3D printed from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), through a collaboration with HP. Image Simplifyber.
A 3D printed shoe concept by Vivobarefoot in collaboration with Balena using their bio-based thermoplastic elastomer (bio-TPE) BioCirflex. It is recyclable and compostable using industrial facilities. Image Vivobarefoot.