{"id":818019,"date":"2026-06-08T09:54:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T09:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=818019"},"modified":"2026-06-08T09:54:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T09:54:01","slug":"application-of-tpu-materials-in-luggage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/application-of-tpu-materials-in-luggage_818019.html","title":{"rendered":"Application of TPU Materials in Luggage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With outstanding properties including high abrasion resistance, superior elasticity, waterproof performance, low-temperature toughness, heat sealability and eco-friendliness for recycling, TPU produced by<a rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"TPU\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ytlinghua.com\/news\/application-of-tpu-materials-in-luggage\/www.ytlinghua.cn\"> Yantai Linghua New Material Co.,Ltd. <\/a>is widely adopted in mid-to-high-end luggage across three core application fields: soft-case laminated fabrics, surface coating for hard-shell cases and injection-molded functional accessories.1. Soft-Shell Luggage: <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ytlinghua.com\/polyester-type-tpu-t3-series-product\/\">TPU<\/a> Laminated Fabrics (Largest Consumption Segment)1.1 Base StructurePolyester or nylon oxford fabric laminated with 0.08~0.4 mm TPU film via thermal pressing, divided into polyester-based TPU and polyether-based TPU:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Polyester TPU: High abrasion &amp; oil resistance, great tensile and tear strength (&ge;8 N\/cm), ideal for business check-in luggage;<\/li>\n<li>Polyether TPU: Excellent hydrolysis resistance, remains flexible down to -30&deg;C without hardening, preferred for outdoor and long-distance travel luggage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">1.2 Key Functional Benefits<\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Fully waterproof: Dense TPU barrier prevents rainwater penetration and keeps inner belongings dry;<\/li>\n<li>Scuff &amp; abrasion resistant: Double the wear resistance of PVC, no peeling or whitening after repeated dragging on airport conveyor belts;<\/li>\n<li>Impact resilience: Recovers automatically after compression, avoiding permanent deformation during airline transit extrusion;<\/li>\n<li>Lightweight design: 25%~30% lighter than genuine leather alternatives under identical strength, matching lightweight carry-on trends.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">1.3 Processing TechnologySolvent-free dry lamination under 180~220&deg;C hot pressing, low VOC compliant with EU eco standards for luggage; available in matte, glossy and soft-touch finishes for premium luggage lines.2. Hard-Shell Luggage: TPU Film Lamination on PC Shells0.1~0.2 mm TPU film is thermally laminated onto PC\/ABS hard panels to compensate inherent drawbacks of pure PC:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Anti-scratch &amp; shock absorption: TPU outer layer cushions drop impact and reduces surface scratch depth by over 60%;<\/li>\n<li>Anti-yellowing with UV stabilizer: Resists aging and brittleness under prolonged sunlight exposure;<\/li>\n<li>Fingerprint-proof &amp; easy wipe-clean surface: Instant removal of oil stains and fingerprints, standard configuration for premium business hard cases.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Processing: Preheat base board followed by high-temperature hot-press lamination, widely used by top brands including RIMOWA and 90 Points.3. Injection &amp; Extruded TPU Luggage Components3.1 Caster Tread (Most Common Accessory)<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>90~95A high-hardness polyester TPU: Heavy-duty check-in wheels, service life 4~5 times longer than TPE wheels, resistant to abrasion on gravel and airport pavements;<\/li>\n<li>80~85A soft modified TPU: Low-noise silent casters with bearings, running noise controlled at 40~50 dB for upscale silent luggage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">3.2 Handles &amp; Overmolded Webbing<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>TPU fully overmolded webbing: Integrated TPU coating eliminates water absorption and mildew, upgraded material for hand straps and shoulder straps replacing conventional textile webbing;<\/li>\n<li>One-piece flexible TPU handgrip: High rebound strength against breakage under heavy load.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">3.3 Sealing &amp; Cushion Parts<\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>TPU waterproof adhesive tape for zippers: Heat-sealed to seal zipper gaps and achieve full-case waterproofing;<\/li>\n<li>Microcellular foamed TPU for corner bumpers and inner shock pads: Lightweight and high-resilience, protecting luggage corners and valuables inside;<\/li>\n<li>Shock-absorbing TPU grommets for pull rods: Reduce rattling and vibration of telescopic handles.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">4. Selection Comparison: <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ytlinghua.com\/polyester-type-tpu-t3-series-product\/\">Polyester vs Polyether TPU<\/a>\u8868\u683c<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Grade<\/th>\n<th>Core Advantages<\/th>\n<th>Applicable Luggage Type<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Polyester TPU<\/td>\n<td>High abrasion, oil resistance &amp; mechanical strength<\/td>\n<td>Frequent-use business check-in luggage &amp; casters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Polyether TPU<\/td>\n<td>Hydrolysis resistance &amp; low-temperature flexibility<\/td>\n<td>Outdoor backpack cases &amp; luggage for high-humidity regions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">5. Pros &amp; Cons SummaryAdvantages<\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Eco-friendly: Phthalate-free and halogen-free, thermally recyclable, superior to PVC and ordinary PU leather;<\/li>\n<li>Wide climate adaptability: Stable performance from -35&deg;C to 70&deg;C, no deformation amid drastic temperature shifts and long-distance ocean shipping;<\/li>\n<li>Customizable formulation: Additives for antibacterial, flame retardant or antistatic grades for maternal &amp; infant and special-purpose luggage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">DisadvantagesRaw material cost is 25%~35% higher than PVC and conventional PU, rarely used in full coverage for low-end economy luggage.6. Industry Development Trend<\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Bio-based TPU (plant-oil derived): Low-carbon eco material promoted for eco-friendly product lines by international top luggage brands;<\/li>\n<li>Self-healing TPU film: Fine surface scratches repair<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important;'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/companyname\/ytlinghua.com_140825.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Yantai Linghua New Material Co., Ltd.<\/a><br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/email_contact_us.php?pr=application-of-tpu-materials-in-luggage\" rel=\"nofollow\">Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> +86 13361376197<br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong>Floor 12, Yeda Zhigu Comprehensive Center Building, No. 300 Changjiang Road, Yantai ETDZ, FTZ Yantai Area  <br \/><strong>State:<\/strong> Shandong<br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> China<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ytlinghua.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.ytlinghua.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/press_stat.php?pr=application-of-tpu-materials-in-luggage\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With outstanding properties including high abrasion resistance, superior elasticity, waterproof performance, low-temperature toughness, heat sealability and eco-friendliness for recycling, TPU produced by Yantai Linghua New Material Co.,Ltd. is widely adopted in mid-to-high-end luggage across three core application fields: soft-case laminated &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/application-of-tpu-materials-in-luggage_818019.html\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[401,410,403,404,416],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-818019","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-Business","category-Manufacturing-Industry","category-UK","category-US","category-World"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/818019","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=818019"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/818019\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=818019"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=818019"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=818019"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}