Enhancing the functionality of food container solutions

Recent food safety and packaging regulations have increased the demand for reliable and high-quality food storage solutions. Food containers are increasingly being combined with advanced materials to enhance usability, improve consumer convenience, and ensure consistent performance. With innovative thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), these containers can achieve secure closures, durability, and customizable functional features.

Designed for fatty foods contact

Selected THERMOLAST® K series are designed for TPE applications involving contact with fatty foods. Its processability in multi-component injection molding allows these materials to deliver reliable performance for food container applications, combining a smooth, pleasant feel with high durability. Selected THERMOLAST® K series’ minimized migration potential makes them suitable for use in applications with direct contact with fatty foods.

Colorable and versatile

The THERMOLAST® K series from KRAIBURG TPE delivers fully color-customizable TPE solutions, allowing users' products to reflect their brand identity and product line aesthetics. These materials allow manufacturers to create visually appealing food containers with functional components such as seals, lids, or grips.

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Enhanced mechanical performance

The THERMOLAST® K series offers optimized mechanical properties, ensuring strong adhesion to PP and reliable sealing for food container applications.

Safe, halogen-free, and recyclable

THERMOLAST® K series is halogen-free (according to IEC 61249-2-21) and complies with major international food contact regulations, including Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, US FDA CFR 21, and EN71-3. The materials support in-process recycling and are well-suited for brands focusing on product safety and regulatory compliance.

Non-sticky surface for ease of use

The non-sticky surface of THERMOLAST® K series ensures that lids and closures remain easy to handle while maintaining tight, reliable seals to preserve freshness. This combination of comfort, functionality, and safety makes TPEs a strong choice for today’s food container applications.

KRAIBURG TPE at CHINAPLAS 2026

KRAIBURG TPE will join CHINAPLAS 2026, taking place from 21–24 April 2026 in National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) Shanghai, China at Hall 7.2 Booth No. D13, where the company will present a broad portfolio of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) materials. Visitors are invited to visit the KRAIBURG TPE booth to explore the latest material innovations and benefit from free one-to-one consultations with technical experts, offering personalized material recommendations and application support.

Sustainability from the get-go

At KRAIBURG TPE, sustainability drives our innovation. Their portfolio includes bio-based TPEs and compounds with post-consumer (PCR) and post-industrial (PIR) recycled content. Selected TPEs are certified under GRS and ISCC PLUS. We also provide Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data upon request to support sustainability decisions.

The company has earned the EcoVadis Gold Medal in 2025 and are committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning our goals with global climate action.

From reducing emissions to increasing circularity, their sustainable TPEs deliver reliable performance and are available worldwide to support your applications while advancing your sustainability goals.

Discover More with TPE: Whether it’s smart food container or smart bottle, KRAIBURG TPE delivers safe, durable, and user-friendly solutions for every day.

Disclaimer: The applications mentioned are illustrative of material capabilities only. Final product suitability and regulatory compliance must be assessed and validated by the customer.