KRYSTALFLEX® News

What's new?

Welcome to our news page – a place where we share key business updates and keep you informed about all the latest developments in the world of KRYSTALFLEX® TPU.

Scroll down to explore our most recent press releases. There’s a blog section where our team will outline their thoughts on a wide range of subjects. In the coming weeks we’ll be adding posts on the history of KRYSTALFLEX® TPU, how it’s made, its benefits, and what the future holds in the safety glazing sector.

We’ll also be adding case studies about the application of our KRYSTALFLEX® TPU films across different market segments.

Articles
Blog Post

The chemistry behind KRYSTALFLEX® TPU films

In the glass industry, safety is more than a feature, it’s a necessity. From architectural façades and balustrades to aerospace and train windows, laminated safety glazing units must look good – but also be able to absorb impact, retain shards, resist weathering, and maintain clarity for years. When it comes to creating the interlayer laminating films that help define how safety glazing units perform, one material chemistry stands out for its ability to meet complex demands: thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
Blog Post

The chemistry behind KRYSTALFLEX® TPU films

In the glass industry, safety is more than a feature, it’s a necessity. From architectural façades and balustrades to aerospace and train windows, laminated safety glazing units must look good – but also be able to absorb impact, retain shards, resist weathering, and maintain clarity for years. When it comes to creating the interlayer laminating films that help define how safety glazing units perform, one material chemistry stands out for its ability to meet complex demands: thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
Read more
Blog Post

Shining the spotlight on KRYSTALFLEX® TPU films

Last year, as we celebrated 50 years of KRYSTALFLEX® interlayer laminating films, Matt Canoy, Global Marketing Director, PU Elastomers, spoke to Glass Magazine.Produced by the National Glass Association, Glass Magazine delivers need-to-know technical, educational and market trend information to help companies across the architectural glass industry build and grow their businesses.
Read more
Blog Post

KRYSTALFLEX® TPU in transportation safety glazing: Clear protection for safer journeys

Transportation glazing has evolved over recent decades, from simple weather protection to a critical safety component. Whether deployed in armoured SUVs, high-speed trains, or aircraft canopies, windows are now expected to deliver impact resistance and long-term clarity, while helping to keep vehicle weight under control. A key enabler to achieving this balance is the type of interlayer laminating film selected and, in demanding transportation applications, KRYSTALFLEX® TPU films are widely regarded as among the most capable.
Read more
Blog Post

A history of innovating for the safety glazing sector

KRYSTALFLEX® TPU films have reinforced glass for 50 years, delivering clarity, strength, and safety in demanding applications worldwide.
Read more
Blog Post

Safe, strong, smart: KRYSTALFLEX® TPU films for architectural glazing

In today’s built environment, the use of safety glazing is becoming a necessity. Modern architecture demands transparency and light for practical and aesthetic reasons - but not at the expense of safety.
Read more
Press Release

Huntsman to celebrate 50 years of KRYSTALFLEX® TPU safety glazing technologies at GlassBuild America 2025

Huntsman Corporation will exhibit at GlassBuild America this November, highlighting key products from its KRYSTALFLEX® TPU laminating film portfolio, while celebrating fifty years of the technology, which is used to create architectural and vehicle safety glazing.
Read more
Blog Post

Welcome to the KRYSTALFLEX® TPU BLOG

KRYSTALFLEX® TPU has launched a new website and blog to share insights on its safety glazing films, team, and projects. The refreshed brand identity marks a new chapter, with the first post set to explore the product’s 50-year history.
Read more
Events
Press Releases

Huntsman to celebrate 50 years of KRYSTALFLEX® TPU safety glazing technologies at GlassBuild America 2025

October 15, 2025
→ Link