From bats and bikes to canoes and cameras, sports and recreation applications for polyurethanes abound. The industry relies on the protective qualities of polyurethane foams, the wear resistance of Shore D hardness casting systems and the toughened, high impact strength of high performance polyurethanes. Other benefits of polyurethanes for sporting goods are the ability of the systems to maintain their strength when exposed to moisture as well as full submersion for underwater applications.

Innovative Polymers is a long-time supplier to the recreation industry. Among the primary products we formulate for sporting good manufacturers are:

Shore A Elastomers are easy to cast as end-plugging compounds for such products as baseball and softball bats. The cured materials are semi-flexible with good tensile strength and elongation.

Advanced Shore D Polyurethanes comprise translucent, amber, white and water clear systems. The materials have low, easy to cast viscosities. Cured products exhibit properties including abrasion resistance, good flexural modulus, good tensile strength and the ability to withstand underwater use at depths of up to 200 feet below the water surface.

High Performance Polyurethanes are Shore D hardness products with ultra-high impact strength for forming protective coverings on products such as small wooden boat keels.

Vacuum Assisted Polyurethanes include Shore A and Shore D hardness materials. Shore A products exhibit good elongation and good tensile strength for forming handle bar grips. Shore D hardness systems are abrasion resistant and tough enough for producing durable rub strips.

Polyurethane Foams are ideal for impact-resistant sports padding.