TPE or Silicone sex doll?

Image: Carnelian, 170 cm, in silicone from Zelex

Which material should you choose for your sex doll?

For most sex doll buyers, the hardest decision is which material your sex doll should be made of—TPE or silicone? Different doll manufacturers make their dolls from different materials—and sometimes both! Zelex makes dolls from silicone, and Irontech offers sex dolls in both TPE and silicone. Starpery creates sex dolls, which has a TPE body but a siliconehead.

With this article, we want to objectively present the pros and cons of both materials to make your choice a little easier!

What is TPE?

TPE stands for thermoplastic elastomer, also known as thermoplastic rubber. It is a class of copolymers or a physical blend of polymers (usually a plastic and a rubber) consisting of materials with both thermoplastic and elastomeric properties. TPE is often used in the automotive industry and in certain household appliances you have at home. It is flexible, easy to mold, and has a soft texture, making TPE one of the best options for manufacturing realistic sex dolls at an affordable price.

Advantages

1. More affordable
: Typically, the cost of TPE sex dolls is relatively lower than that of silicone.

2. More realistic to the
touch TPE feels a bit more realistic and lifelike when you touch it, very similar to human skin.

3. Built-in heating
available Thanks to the latest technology, some modern sex dolls made of TPE can be equipped with heating sensors that mimic the skin temperature of actual human bodies and warm up the doll.

4. Flexibility
With full-length stainless steel hinges and flexible joints, the dolls can assume any sexual position for you, just like real people.

5. A Safe Material
TPE material is safe for everyone because it contains no hazardous chemicals that could cause allergic reactions. You can safely kiss and hug your doll!

6. Odorless
: Sex dolls made of TPE are completely odorless.

Disadvantages:

1. More prone to staining
: TPE stains easily due to its absorbent nature. We recommend non-colored or light-colored clothing for your TPE sex doll instead of dark fabrics.

2. Frequent maintenance
: For your own health and the doll’s longevity, you must maintain your TPE sex dolls frequently, especially in areas such as the mouth, anus, and vagina after use. Otherwise, she will become discolored, or even develop mold, and eventually she will lose her shape, strength, and attractive appearance.

3. More Sensitive to Heat
TPE can retain heat quite effectively if you warm up the doll, but it may begin to lose its texture or melt if the temperature rises above 40ºC. Be sure to keep your sex doll away from heat sources.

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What is silicone?

Silicone, also known as polysiloxane, is a mixture of silicon polymer with carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Due to its chemical inertness, resistance to water and oxidation, and stability at both high and low temperatures, silicone has been used in a wide range of commercial applications, from lubricating greases to electrical wire insulation and biomedical implants. That is why the sex toy and sex doll industries have been using silicone for many years.

Advantages

1. Hyper-realistic appearance
: Sex dolls in silicone has a more realistic appearance due to the firmness of the silicone material and the ability to mold it and create details.

2. Easy to clean
. Due to its non-porous nature, sex dolls in silicone is easier to clean and disinfect than TPE sex dolls. They can be sterilized without fear of the liquid seeping into the skin and causing damage.

3. Less sensitive to heat
. Compared to TPE sex dolls, silicone dolls can better withstand heat, stains, and water in everyday use. You can even enjoy a warm bath with her, and you can sterilize her with boiling water.

4. Low maintenance
Sex dolls in silicone can retain its shape better and requires less maintenance because the skin is less prone to stains and has a compact texture. However, you must always clean the anus and vagina after use.

Disadvantages

1. More
Expensive Generally, the cost of silicone is higher than that of TPE, so the dolls are also more expensive.

2. Less flexible
. Compared to TPE, sex dolls in silicone has low flexibility. It may be difficult for you to move certain parts of their arms and legs since they are stiffer.

3. Low elasticity
: Sex dolls in silicone is stiffer and harder than TPE dolls. Buttocks and breasts don’t jiggle when you rock your doll the way they might on a TPE doll.

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Sex doll in silicone or TPE—which is best for you?

Ask yourself this question—how much are you willing to spend on a sex doll? If your budget is low, it might be better to choose a sex doll made of TPE, or a torso sex doll. If your budget is higher—say, around 20,000 SEK—you might want to consider buying a full-size sex doll made of silicone. Figure out what your personal preferences are. If you prefer a more lifelike face, or perhaps want to take a warm bath with your sex doll, then a silicone doll is the best choice. But if you like soft breasts and want to try a variety of sexual positions, then buy a sex doll made of TPE.

To sum it up, each material has its admirers, and it’s not really possible to objectively determine whether one is better than the other. You’ll simply have to make a choice based on your budget and your preferences!