Whether you're selecting materials for casual sandals, rainboots or industrial footwear, our line of Apex® Flexible PVC can match the specific performance characteristics you seek. Available in a range of hardnesses and in REACH and California Prop 65 compliant formulations, our compounds can be matched to any exact color and enhanced with visual effects such as metallic and pearlesence.

For footwear facing the harsh environment of industrial settings, we offer PVC compounds with superior chemical and abrasion resistance. Casual footwear and sandals that need a softer, more comfortable material will benefit from our line of materials formulated with foaming agents, which produce a cushion-like, flexible product.

Our extensive portfolio of PVC components of furniture and trim offer superior performance characteristics for both indoor and outdoor use. We also offer PVC compounds with non-whitening properties, ensuring that the bumpers, trim and straps made with these materials will not discolor or turn white when bent or strained. These compounds can be formulated with non-migratory plasticizers to promote excellent adhesion ability.

For indoor furniture applications, the flexible vinyl compounds that Teknor Apex offers provide exceptional durability and abrasion and mar resistance, in both low and high gloss formulations. We have REACH and California Prop 65 compliant compounds available, as well as low VOC grades. For outdoor use, our compounds are formulated with UV resistance to prevent fading and anti-fungal additives to prolong the lifespan of products in wet environments.

In consumer housewares, such as coated yarn window shades and vinyl mats, there is a vast range of preferences and performance demands. At Teknor Apex, we provide Flexible PVC compounds to suit the precise requirements of your unique application. We offer PVC grades with non-migratory plasticizers and excellent adhesion to rigid materials. Our compounds also provide chemical and abrasion resistance as well as UV resistance and anti-fungal properties for indoor/outdoor use. In addition to REACH and California Prop 65 compliance, our portfolio of compounds includes low VOC grades and non-toxic formulations with FDA-listed ingredients according to 21 CFR.

As a major market player in the vinyl garden hose market for over six decades, Teknor Apex has unmatched industry expertise for material formulation and technology development. Our color labs can match any specific color request and offer non-whitening flexible compounds. With excellent resistance to abrasion, puncture, and fungus, products made with our durable PVC compounds can be used for extended periods of time in the elements without any compromise to performance.

The unrivaled versatility of our portfolio of PVC compounds makes finding a material solution for the wide variety of sport and recreation applications easy. Available in REACH and California Prop 65 compliant formulas, our compounds can be developed with such high performance characteristics as UV stability, abrasion resistance, anti-fungal properties, and resistance to chemicals like chlorine, gasoline, and oil. We also offer grades with non-migratory plasticizers for handle and grip applications that require a soft durometer without becoming sticky over time.