The German start-up Cadios has developed a reusable TPE lid for coffee cups and mugs that fits many standard household cups thanks to its conical shape. „Udo“ is available in many colours and can be customised on request.
The demand for sustainable solutions in the take-away sector remains high, as the Deadline on 3 July 2021, on which a ban on the sale of disposable items comes into force. This includes disposable items such as drinking straws, stirrers and cotton buds, crockery and to-go cups. There are already plenty of alternatives, but these often involve a completely new purchase, such as reusable coffee cups.
As a solution, the German company Cadios has developed the first reusable coffee-to-go lid made of TPE: Udo is produced in Germany in a climate-neutral way. In addition, the thermoplastic elastomer produced in Germany can be back into the technical product cycle (in-process recycling).t be.
The inventors of Udo place sustainability and quality at the centre of their work and so the choice of material fell in favour of a portfolio compound from Kraiburg TPE from. The halogen-free thermoplastic K product is particularly suitable for everyday use and is correspondingly hard-wearing without any loss of quality over a long period of time.
Reusable lid made of TPE can be customised
The compound also has a soft-touch surface, which makes it very comfortable to hold and still offers a good grip. The TPE can be coloured according to customer requirements and can be customised with a company logo using laser technology can be used. The mechanical properties and good compression set also meet the requirements of users.
„We want to supply our customers with an honest, sustainable and high-quality product. With the compound from Kraiburg TPE, the entire package scored highly. The material fulfils our expectations and helps to provide our customers with real added value. After all, hot drinks still taste best from your favourite cup.“ Carina Frings, Head of Marketing & Design, Public Relations of Cadios
The new Thermoplast K product is translucent and available throughout Europe.
[infotext icon]Kraiburg TPE is a global manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomers, founded in 2001 as a subsidiary of the Kraiburg Group. With production plants in Germany, the USA and Malaysia, the company offers a broad portfolio of compounds for applications in the automotive, industrial and consumer sectors as well as for strictly regulated medical applications. The company is certified to ISO 50001 at its site in Germany and to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 at all sites worldwide. In 2020, Kraiburg TPE generated a turnover of 184 million euros with around 650 employees[/infotext].Source: Kraiburg TPE
