Rubber-replacing thermoplastic polyurethane from Covestro for soaker hoses

摘要

The Polyurethane Soaker Hose Features a Specially Formulated Grade of TexinTPU from Covestro LLC. Soaker hoses are frequently used by nurseries and homeowners to water flower and vegetable gardens. Water slowly drips or weeps out of small holes along the length of the hose so water is not wasted through runoff or evaporation. These hoses have traditionally been formed from recycled rubber or polyvinyl chloride. But Jeff Thomas, co-founder of Water Right Inc., was not satisfied with the performance of these hoses, and he set out to build a better soaker hose using thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) from Covestro LLC. The home and garden industry has taken notice of this innovation - the Polyurethane Soaker Hose was named one of the Top 100 2016: Best New Outdoor Living Products by This Old House magazine.