A cross-linked thermoplastic polyurea is formed by heating a mixture
containing a thermoplastic urethane base material, a monomeric and/or
polymeric di-isocyanate comprising between 1 to 10% of the total weight
of the mixture, and a diamine comprising between 1 to 10% of the total
weight of the mixture. A thermoplastic polyurethane may be formed by
substituting hydroquinone for the diamine. The mixture is heated to a
temperature within the range of 250.degree. F. to 550.degree. F. The
heated mixture, which is flowable, is then injected into at least one
injection molding device. The mixture is then cured at a temperature
between 150.degree. F. to 250.degree. F. for a period of time between 2
and 36 hours. The cross-linked thermoplastic polyurethane/polyurea
retains the excellent flowability characteristics of a thermoplastic
urethane while the same time exhibits good abrasion, tensile strength,
rebound, and compression set characteristics which are similar to those
found in thermoset urethanes.