Natural rubber, obtained from the latex of the Hevea brasiliensis tree, offers high elasticity, tensile strength, resilience, and tear resistance, making it suitable for tires, gloves, adhesives, and shock-absorbing products. It is renewable and biodegradable but can degrade from heat, ozone, and certain chemicals. Synthetic rubber, produced from petroleum-based monomers like styrene, butadiene, or isoprene, includes types such as SBR, NBR, and EPDM, which can be engineered for oil resistance, weather durability, or temperature tolerance. While synthetic varieties provide consistent performance in extreme conditions, industries often blend natural and synthetic rubber to achieve the best balance of cost, performance, and sustainability.