Overview

The 1,400 rubber product manufacturers in the US process natural, synthetic and reclaimed rubber materials into a wide range of rubber products. Products include tires and inner tubes, hoses and belts, fuel bladders, rubber bands and erasers, balloons, haircare products, pacifiers and baby bottle components, floor and car mats, inflatable mattresses and pools, latex foam rubber, roofing membranes, sheathing, and rubber components for machinery.

Varying Raw Material Costs

Manufacturers face significant fluctuations in the price of synthetic rubber from year to year.

Regulation and Safety

The industry is highly regulated due to the chemical mixtures and processes used to manufacture rubber products.