Natural Latex

Provides excellent electrical, impact, abrasion, and tear resistance. Typical properties are 38 Durometer shore "A", 800% elongation, 4000 psi tensile strength.

Neoprene

This rubber provides excellent abrasion and oxidation resistance, and good oil, electrical, flame, impact, tear, and weather resistance. Typical properties are 50 Durometer shore "A", 4-500% elongation, 2600 psi tensile strength.

Polyurethane

This lightweight, smooth-finish material has the unique ability to be softer than a rubber band, or harder than a tabletop. It resists abrasion, breakage on impact, tearing, water, oxidation, ozone, and many solvents. Compared to other elastomers, polyurethane has better cut, tear, and abrasion resistance. Compared to plastics, it is non-brittle, and has the unique ability to return to its original shape. It is extremely stable when exposed to temperature changes, but it is not recommended for prolonged contact with steam.