Thermoplastic Elastomer

A thermoplastic elastomer is a material that combines rubber-like elasticity with thermoplastic processability. It can be molded, extruded, or compounded like a plastic while providing flexibility, resilience, and soft-touch performance.

See related terms:  
Elastomer 
Shore Hardness 
Styrenic Block Copolymers (SBCs) 
Thermoplastic 
Viscoelasticity