North American Leader In Polyurethane, TPU, TPE and TPR Materials & Components
Poly Labs has a 35+ year legacy of producing highly engineered molded polyurethane, self-skinning polyurethane and small precise-pour polyurethane. We also have extensive capabilities in injection molded thermoplastic urethane (TPU), thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and thermoplastic rubber (TPR) components and materials.
Our Materials
Poly Labs manufactures advanced polyurethane and injection molded thermoplastics designed for long-lasting performance and durability. We engage with global suppliers to deliver PU foam and polymer material systems that provide optimal cushioning and resilience.
The most extensive line of Poured PU Foam products and solutions. Poly Labs polyurethane, TPU, TPE and TPR polymer expertise is attributable to our legacy as a leading US manufacturer for over 100 years. Our materials and products support global shoe/boot brands, leading sporting goods helmet manufacturers, and state-of-the-art audio equipment designers. We continue to research, test and improve our materials and products through lab analysis.
Polymer Laboratories and Solutions LLC (Poly Labs) is a US owned and operated, fully integrated producer of polyurethane, TPU, TPE and TPR solutions. Poly Labs was launched in 2020 with the acquisition of the former Jones & Vining Industrial Products Division in Lewiston, Maine. With over a 100 year legacy Poly Labs is a global leader in impact protection, footwear (outsoles and insoles), medical and memory foam solutions.
Poly Labs polyurethane, TPU, TPE and TPR manufacturing capabilities continue to grow alongside our well-established business. Our capabilities range from injection molding, prototype tooling, advanced polyurethane & polymer material research, state-of-the-art machining software, and more. Poly Labs now stands as one of the most trusted industrial molding partners for design OEM’s across a wide range of industries.
Advanced Polyurethane
Impact Protection Foam
Advanced Polyurethane Impact Protection Foam is critical to worker, athlete and everyday life safety. Our impact protection PU products include: football helmet liners, insert padding, motorcycle jacket linings and other padding components critical to impact protection and collision safety.
Advanced Recoil (Butt & Comb) Pads
Polyurethane recoil pads provide shock attenuating properties to ensure support, comfort and safe operation. Poly Labs PU foam systems are designed to exacting performance and aesthetic criteria.
Integral Skin Arm Rests
Poly Labs integral skin armrests are typically designed for automotive and furniture applications. Our integral skin arm rest designs are utilized in public service and emergency response vehicles.
Polyurethane Molded Toys
Poly Labs molded polyurethane toys are constructed from a range of flexible PU foam and solid elastomer materials. We specialize in molding foam and polymers to fit customer’s exacting needs.
100% US Based Manufacturing
Injection Molded Polyurethane
& Low Durometer Thermoplastics
Leveraging its 100+ year legacy Poly Labs has applied its US based footwear-derived expertise in polyurethane (PU) and other industrial polymerics to the manufacture of components and finished goods for industrial and consumer OEM partners.
We produce self-skinning, flexible, viscoelastic polyurethane foam products and injection molded thermoplastic rubber (TPR), thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), and thermoplastic urethane (TPU) products. Our Industrial team has deep, experience-based knowledge of partner product needs, from materials’ shock-absorbing properties or anti-static/static dissipation, to complex shapes molded around metal or plastic structural inserts.
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Poly Labs Company Overview
Footwear: Insoles & Outsoles
For over 100 years, we’ve supported the shoe manufacturing industry by producing a comprehensive line of advanced footwear components. Polyurethane insoles, midsoles, outsoles and custom shoe components are made-to-order, per the requirements of the customer. Whether you require lightweight, durable, single or dual density designs – you can count on Poly Labs to take your concepts and turn them into reality.
R&D and Polyurethane
Product Development
Do you have a custom application that requires polyurethane or polymer product development? Check in with Poly Labs Advanced PU Research Team. We constantly research new materials and test advanced formulations in our lab to develop new products for our clients.
Medical & Therapy
Poly Labs utilizes viscoelastic, slow recovery memory polyurethane foam to support our medical, dental, therapy and ergonomics clients. Typically, our PU foams are used in medical padding applications to assist patients during surgeries, screenings, operations and other medical procedures. Poly Labs manufactures material-transparent products specific for MRI scanning procedures.
Military & Defense
Poly Labs designs tactical polyurethane and injection molded TPU / TPE products for military and defense applications with four factors in mind: performance, protection, durability and resilience. Our PU foam is molded to form rugged impact protection pads, tactical helmet inserts, combat boots outsoles, communication device components, firearms recoil pads and more.
