Thermoplastic comparison
PETG (glycol-modified PET) vs TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane)
Every value below is a typical room-temperature figure with its source, test method and conditions — the same dataset that drives the calculators.
| Property | PETG (glycol-modified PET) | TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.3 g/cm³ | 1.2 g/cm³ | PETG (glycol-modified PET) — 8% higher |
| Young's modulus E | 2.2 GPa | 0.03 GPa | PETG (glycol-modified PET) — 73.3× higher |
| Tensile strength | 53 MPa | 40 MPa | PETG (glycol-modified PET) — 32% higher |
| Glass transition Tg | 81 °C | -35 °C | PETG (glycol-modified PET) — 116 °C higher |
Where these numbers come from
- MakeItFrom.com materials database — typical grade values
- CAMPUS plastics database — typical grade datasheet values (campusplastics.com)
Typical room-temperature values for learning and preliminary design; grades vary widely and a supplier datasheet always overrides a textbook figure. Confirm against the datasheet before design work.