Here is a question that comes up very often when someone is interested in buying an adult love doll. In this article we will highlight the differences between silicone dolls and TPE dolls to enable you to make the best informed choice.
Silicone is a material used in the context of plastic surgery (for breast implants in particular). Naturally this makes it a first class choice for the production of real dolls.
- Its true-to-life aspect. Its soft and realistic texture which justifies its use in the medical field (breast implants).
- Generally softer than TPE. Its credibility on the doll market: the material has been used successfully for years.
- Silicone conserves heat for true-to-life sensations.
- Non-porous material which is therefore very hygienic and easy to sterilize.
- Hypoallergenic.
- Its cost: silicone dolls are more expensive. The material is expensive as are the molding techniques.
- Its rigidness which is often visible in silicone breasts (mammary implants).
- Its longevity: the material ages quicker than TPE.
TPE has brought a less expensive but higher quality alternative to the silicone used in making adult real dolls. Its popularity is increasing in such a way that most manufacturers are choosing TPE today.
- Its cost. This material is less expensive that silicone.
- Its realism.
- Its smooth and soft texture.
- Its capacity to be compressed.
- Its elasticity.
- Its capacity to conserve heat like silicone.
- Hypoallergenic.
- Its absence of smell.
- Its compatibility with water-based and silicone-based lubes.
- Porous material which requires regular maintenance.
- Quality which may depend on the particular composition being used.
- Recent material in the production of love dolls.
After this quick review of TPE vs Silicone we may note that both materials have common characteristics like their smooth and soft textures, the degree of realism, their capacity to conserve heat and their hypoallergenic feature.
TPE dolls are better value for money and longer-lasting than silicone dolls. However they require a lot more attention when handing and keeping them clean in comparison to a silicone doll.
