16/12/2020 · T hink of rubber and you probably think of elastic bands, car tires, or pencil erasers. But this superstretchy material actually finds its way into tens of thousands of different products—everything from rubber stamps and waterproof shoes to surfing wetsuits, swimming caps, and dishwasher hoses. Rubber, which has been commonly used for over 1000 years, once came entirely from natural ...