This list of polymer classes includes categories of polymers distinguished by characteristics such as their origin, chemical composition, molecular structure, or material properties:
Biopolymer Inorganic polymer Organic polymer Conductive polymer Copolymer Fluoropolymer Gutta-percha (Polyterpene) Phenolic resin Polyanhydrides Polyketone Polyester Polyolefin (Polyalkene) Rubber Silicone Silicone rubber Superabsorbent polymer Synthetic rubber Vinyl polymer