TPE or silicone sex doll?

Image: Carnelian 170 cm in silicone from Zelex

What material should you choose for your sex doll?

For most sex doll buyers, the most difficult decision is what 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 in silicone, and Irontech has sex dolls in both TPE and silicone. Starpery creates sex dolls which has a TPE body, but has silicone head.

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

What is TPE?

TPE is the abbreviation 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) composed of materials with both thermoplastic and elastomeric properties. TPE is widely used in the automotive sector and in some 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 making realistic sex dolls at an affordable price.

Advantages

1. more affordable
Usually the cost of TPE sex dolls is relatively cheaper than silicone.

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

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

4. flexibility
With stainless steel hinges and flexible joints, the dolls can achieve any sex position for you, just like real people.

5. a safe material
TPE material is safe for everyone because it contains no dangerous chemicals that can result in allergic reactions. You can safely kiss and hug your doll!

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

Disadvantages:

1. more susceptible to stains
TPE gets stained easily due to its absorbent nature. We recommend non-colored or light-colored clothing for your TPE-sex doll} instead of dark materials.

2. Frequent maintenance
For your own health and for the sake of the doll's durability, you must maintain the TPE-{sex dolls} frequently, especially in areas such as the mouth, anus and vagina after use. Otherwise, she will become stained, or even develop mold and ultimately lose her shape, strength and good looks.

3. More sensitive to heat
TPE can hold heat quite effectively if you heat the doll, but can start to lose its consistency or melt if it gets above 40ºC. Make sure to keep your sex doll away from the heat source.

TPE silicone

What is silicone?

silicone, also known as polysiloxane, is a blend 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 purposes, from lubricating greases to insulating electrical wires and biomedical implants. That's why the sex toy and sex doll industry has been using silicone for many years.

Advantages

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

2.Easy to clean
Due to their non-porous nature, sex dolls in silicone are 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 resist heat, stains and water in everyday life. You can even enjoy a hot bath with her, and you can sterilize her with boiling water.

4. Low maintenance
Sex dolls in silicone can hold its shape better and needs less maintenance due to the skin being less sensitive to stains and the compact nature of the skin. However, you must always clean the anus and vagina after use.

Disadvantages

1. more expensive
Generally, the cost of silicone is higher than the price of TPE, therefore 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 some parts of their arms and legs as they are stiffer.

3. Low elasticity
Sex dolls in silicone are stiffer and harder than TPE dolls. Buttocks and breasts don't bounce when you rock your doll as they might on a TPE doll.

TPE silicone

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

Ask yourself - how much are you willing to spend on a sex doll? If your budget is low, you might be better off choosing a sex doll in TPE, or a torso sex doll. If your budget is higher, perhaps beyond 20,000 SEK, you might consider buying a full-size sex doll made of silicone. Find out what your own personal preferences are. If you prefer a more lifelike face, or maybe you want to take a hot bath with your sex doll, then the silicone doll is the best choice. But if you like soft breasts and want to try a variety of sexual positions, then buy a TPE sex doll.

To summarize, each material has its fans and it's not really possible to objectively decide if one or the other is better. You simply have to make a choice according to your budget and preferences!