Materials in Functional Household Products: ABS, PS, PP, PVC, TPE, EVA and Felt

ABS — the structural plastic

ABS is the workhorse for hooks, racks and lock bodies: tough, dimensionally stable and good-looking in colour. Most rigid hook and rack structures in the range are ABS.

PS for transparent and clear structures

Polystyrene gives clear or semi-transparent parts, which is why acrylic hook bodies and some clips use it. It is more brittle than ABS, so it suits parts that are not heavily stressed.

PP for hinged and food-contact parts

Polypropylene tolerates repeated flexing (the reason clip bodies use it) and is available in food-contact grades, which is why sealing clips and utensils are PP.

PVC and silicone for soft, cushioned parts

PVC gives soft, wipe-clean cushioning for corner guards and door stoppers. Silicone is chosen where a softer, heat-tolerant, food-area-friendly surface is needed.

TPE, EVA and felt for pads and grippers

Transparent TPE is a non-adhesive stabilizer for furniture legs. EVA cushions furniture and resists moisture. Felt is the quiet, soft option for hard floors. The same pad can be supplied in either material — the choice follows the floor and the furniture weight.

What to ask about material

Ask for the material sheet, the applicable test documents for your market, and whether the grade can be switched without changing tooling. Material swaps that reuse the same mold are usually the cheapest product change a buyer can make.

Next Step

Every project is different — MOQ, customization and schedule depend on the product and your market. Send us your product details and we will confirm what applies to you.

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