raw rubber

Raw rubber is the basic, unprocessed form of rubber obtained from rubber trees or synthetic sources. It appears as a sticky, elastic substance called latex (from trees) or as a brown, solid material (from synthetic production). Raw rubber must be processed—through steps like cleaning, shaping, and vulcanizing—to improve its strength, elasticity, and durability. It’s primarily used as a foundation material for manufacturing products like tires, footwear, and industrial items. Raw rubber’s flexibility and natural resilience make it essential in creating a wide range of durable, flexible products after proper processing.