Easily processable ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene and a process for preparation thereof

A method of preparing easily processable ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene, said method comprising the step of adding to a first ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene having an average molecular weight higher than 1×105 g/mol and a melt elastic modulus build-up >1.0 MPa, up to 20 to 60% w/w of a second ultrahigh molecular polyethylene having an average molecular weight of at least 2×106 g/mol and a melt elastic modulus build up of below 1.0 MPa and a solvent in a weight proportion of less than 20% by weight of the total polymer to obtain a mixture;

• and stressing the mixture by melt mixing the same to obtain a resultant easily processable ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene characterized by having a melt elastic modulus build-up <1.0 MPa, enhanced thermal properties as compared to the first ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene and the melt processing temperature typically below its melting temperature.