Thermoplastic polyurethane compounds exhibiting enhanced stain resistance

A method of improving resistance to Blue Jean Staining for a thermoplastic article molded from a thermoplastic polyurethane compound comprising 100 parts by weight of thermoplastic polyurethane, the method comprising the step of:

• selecting the thermoplastic polyurethane blend prepared from aromatic polycaprolactone thermoplastic polyurethane and other aromatic thermoplastic polyurethane selected from aromatic polyester thermoplastic polyurethane, aromatic polyether thermoplastic polyurethane, and combinations thereof, wherein from about 20 to about 99 parts by weight is the aromatic polycaprolactone thermoplastic polyurethane and from about 1 to about 80 parts by weight is the other aromatic thermoplastic polyurethane;
• wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane compound is free of aliphatic polycaprolactone thermoplastic polyurethane;
• wherein the aromatic polycaprolactone thermoplastic polyurethane is a reaction product of reactants consisting of a polycaprolactone polyol and an aromatic diisocyanate and, optionally, chain extender;
• wherein the thermoplastic article achieves a rating of 2 or better according to Blue Jean Abrasion Test;
• and
• wherein the thermoplastic article is a protective case for a handheld electronic device.