Sex Toys Materials and Texture Comparison

Currently, the common materials used in sex toys include PVC, ABS, TPE, borosilicate glass, silicone, and platinum-cured silicone. They can be easily distinguished by their appearance: hard ABS, soft and hard PVC, elastic TPE, and platinum-cured silicone that balances texture and stability.

What are the differences between them?

Generally speaking, sex toys or wholesale sex toys are made of three types of materials, listed in order from soft to hard:

TPE → silicone → ABS.

TPE, or thermoplastic elastomer, is soft and can be molded into exaggerated shapes that are closest to the feel of muscles. However, this type of material is difficult to mold and requires the addition of adhesives to form.

But... because adhesives are used, there is a risk of unscrupulous merchants using inferior materials to reduce costs.

The advantage of silicone is that it is purer, safer, easier to clean, and can withstand high-temperature disinfection. The material itself is also more stable. In short, it is less likely to cause allergies and is difficult to age. Most mainstream brands of silicone material products also choose more skin-friendly materials.

Therefore, silicone material small sex toys have become mainstream. As for ABS... it is just hard plastic. Some manufacturers still use it, but the texture is not good.

So, if you really want to be safe, I would recommend choosing small sex toys made of silicone material, which are relatively reliable. Of course, if you want to be even more reliable, I suggest choosing small sex toys with a price of no less than ＄200. Although expensive toys do not necessarily have better materials, cheap toys definitely have poor materials.

01 PVC

PVC is low-cost, durable, and low-maintenance. It can be made into various hard, soft, and transparent products, so it was widely used in rose vibrators, masturbators, and other toys. It is mostly used in low-end products and has now been replaced by ABS.

02 ABS

ABS has a safety level of daily use, which can ensure safe use. Its impact resistance, low-temperature resistance, and electrical properties are all excellent. In addition, it is easy to process, has stable product size, and good surface gloss, making it very suitable for making small and simple products like bullet vibrators.

03 TPE

TPE is mainly used for masturbators, vibrators, cock rings, and dildos. TPE, also known as thermoplastic elastomer, is a new type of polymer material between rubber and resin. It is very close to the feel of human skin and is the mainstream material for sex toys.

TPE is the softest material, also due to its special molecular structure. TPE is soft and easy to stretch, with a maximum elongation rate of more than ten times. It is suitable for delay rings that need to be stretched and has tight elasticity, achieving the physical delay effect.

04 Borosilicate Glass

Borosilicate glass has been used in sex toys for many years, but now high-transparency medical-grade borosilicate glass (also known as hard glass) is usually used. It has no pores, heats up quickly, has a smooth surface, is not only strong and durable, but also visually appealing. Many people consider massage wands made of borosilicate glass to be works of art.

05 Silicone/Platinum-Cured Silicone

Which material is the safest for sex toys? In theory, silicone is the safest. Silicone has good biocompatibility, feels comfortable to the touch, has a single molecule structure, and does not require the use of "plasticizers," making it very safe. Currently, most high-end massage wands, bullet vibrators, and masturbators are made of silicone.

Silicone is non-irritating, non-toxic, non-allergenic, and has very little body rejection. It has good physical and chemical properties and can maintain its original elasticity and softness during use. It is not degraded and does not produce harmful substances, making it a very stable inert substance. Silicone can be directly boiled in water for disinfection, and silicone can withstand high temperatures up to 300 degrees. Organic silicone can withstand high temperatures up to 300 degrees and can be directly disinfected with bleach.

Silicone also comes in various grades, such as industrial-grade silicone, general silicone, food-grade silicone, and medical-grade silicone. The highest grade is platinum-cured silicone, which is formed by high-temperature platinum curing. It has very stable chemical properties, can withstand extreme high and low temperatures, has a longer service life, is as shiny as new after cleaning, and has a very high safety factor, making it very suitable for making "toys."

Platinum-cured silicone combines the advantages of TPE and silicone, with the texture of TPE and the hygiene and safety advantages of silicone. It has no odor, is not easy to oil or deform, and has a soft and realistic texture. The disadvantage is that the imported platinum water and formula added to silicone greatly increase the cost of raw materials, so toys made of platinum-cured silicone can only take the high-end route.

Based on the many advantages of platinum-cured silicone, many manufacturers claim that their products are made of platinum-cured silicone. In addition to checking certification reports, you can use the following methods to distinguish:

First tip: pull and stretch. Platinum-cured silicone does not turn white when pulled and stretched, while ordinary silicone turns white.

Second tip: smell. Platinum-cured silicone has no odor, while ordinary inferior silicone has a pungent odor.

Third tip: drawing. Platinum-cured silicone has good cleaning performance and can easily erase the marks of a water-based pen.

Fourth tip: touch. It is delicate and has a silky smooth feel when touched.