These have same uses as rubber hose. These have same uses as rubber hose. Light in weight: Weight of TPR hose is around 150 gm per meter as against 300 gm per meter of rubber hose. TPR hose is more flexible than rubber hose TPR hose has more bursting pressure than rubber hose because of double braiding in it. It is suitable for following welding situation: Overhead Welding Circular Cutting