Soleic™ plant based TPU 1260D

Soleic^® TPUs are plant based, low carbon, biodegradable, and non-ecotoxic.

Derived from plants and certified by USDA BioPreferred, Soleic^® TPUs combine cutting-edge performance with exceptional environmental responsibility. Soleic^® TPUs come with a carbon footprint reduction, ranging from 77.8% to 83.8%, and they are chemically designed to completely biodegrade in the most sensitive ecosystems, including our waterways and oceans.[1] At the end of their life these materials leave no harmful microplastics behind[2]. Following modified ASTM D5338 methodology, shredded TPUs have been mixed with compost and incubated at 45 °C. After 180 days, the materials have achieved 27% absolute biodegradation as measured by CO₂ respirometry.

Applications

FOOTWEAR – Used in insoles, midsoles, outsoles, heel counters, and coatings—Soleic® TPUs bring sustainable innovation to every layer of footwear construction

FABRICS & COATINGS – Soleic® TPU coatings offer durability, flexibility, and a plant-based solution for replacing petroleum-derived plastics

MOLDED GOODS – Soleic® rigid and flexible polyurethanes offer manufacturers a replacement for traditional plastics—engineered for performance and better for the planet

1260D – injection molding, extrusion

Features of 1260D

• Hard
• Good mechanical properties
• Durable
• 58% bio-based
• USDA BioPreferred, biodegradable

Product Data Sheet     1260D Product Data Sheet

Technical Data Sheet    1260D Technical Data Sheet

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2. [2] Allemann, M. N.; Tessman, M.; Reindel, J.; Scofield, G. B.; Evans, P.; Pomeroy, R. S.; Burkart, M. D.; Mayfield, S. P.; Simkovsky, R. Rapid Biodegradation of Microplastics Generated from Bio-Based Thermoplastic Polyurethane. Scientific Reports 2024, 14 (1), 6036. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-56492-6.