LEGO® elements are made from different plastics depending on their purpose. But one thing they all have in common is the same high standards of quality and safety.
ABS
The material used for the classic LEGO® brick.
HIPS
Tough enough for the classic LEGO baseplate.
PA
Made to withstand high loads and impacts.
arMABS
For transparent elements. Contains recycled materials from artificial marble kitchen worktops.
MTPO
Flexible enough to bend without breaking.
PC
Impact-resistant for hinges and connectors.
Bio-PE
For flexible elements made from bio-polyethylene (bio-PE) from sugarcane.
POM
Hard and stiff but also flexible and strong.
PP
Tough enough for a ninja sword!
TPU
Strong, yet soft and elastic.
SEBS
With a little ‘give’ for LEGO tires.
TP
A tough material used for dragon fire!