Kraton (polymer)
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Kraton refers to a number of high performance elastomers manufactured by Kraton Polymers, and used as synthetic replacements for rubber. Kraton offers many of the properties of natural rubber, such as flexibility, high traction, and sealing abilities, but with increased resistance to heat, weathering, and chemicals. Common applications of Kraton products include footwear and gripping surfaces on tools.