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The tensile strength of a material is the maximum amount of tensile stress that it can accept before failure (such as breaking or permanent deformation). Tensile strength specifies the point at which a material goes from elastic to plastic deformation.

Flexural Modulus denotes the ability of a material to bend. It is a measure of a materials stiffness/ resistance to bend when a force is applied perpendicular to the long edge of a sample - known as the three-point bend test.

The impact strength of a material is defined as its capability to resist a sudden applied load or force. It is normally conveyed as the amount of mechanical energy absorbed in the process of deformation under the applied impact.

The Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT), or Heat Distortion Temperature, is a measure of a polymer's resistance to alteration under a given load at an elevated temperature. It is also known as the 'deflection temperature under load' (DTUL) or 'heat deflection temperature under load (HDTUL)’. The Heat deflection (HDT) is measured at 0.455 MPa.

Note: soft materials such as TPU and PP are displayed as their vicat (VST) temperature, as they are already soft by default.

Hardness is the ability of a material to resist deformation, which is determined by a standard test where the surface resistance to indentation is measured. The most commonly used hardness tests are defined by the shape or type of indent, the size, and the amount of load applied.