Sex toy materials explained

The material sex toys are made of has undergone many transformations in recent years. The once so popular and relatively cheap jelly products that dominated the market are increasingly being replaced by silky-soft silicone and body-safe products. All new products that are now being produced are also plasticizer-free (phate-free) as standard. The wide range of different materials can be confusing, so to help you we have created a (basic) description of the different materials.

ABS Plastic
This is a hard type of plastic that is used in many sex toys. It is smooth, durable, non-porous and easy to clean. ABS plastic does not contain controversial plasticizers. Since plasticizers are added for an elastic effect, hard plastic does not contain plasticizers by definition. ABS plastic is mainly used to make hard tarzan vibrators and bullets.

Glass
Glass may sound like a scary material to those who are not familiar with the specific composition of the type of glass used to make sex toys. However, glass is actually one of the safest materials for a sex toy. The type of glass that is often used is Borosilicate. This type of glass is durable, does not shatter and can withstand considerable pressure without breaking or cracking. Glass sex toys are non-toxic, easy to clean and can be heated or cooled for extra sensation. Borosilicate can also be boiled for cleaning. A glass dildo is extremely hygienic.

Latex
Known for its use in condoms, some sex toys are also made of latex. It is an elastic, pliable material that is sometimes called "natural rubber" because it is made from the sap of trees. Be aware that latex can cause reactions for people who are allergic to it. It is also important for people who are sensitive to it to avoid latex products.

There is also latex clothing. Please note that latex clothing looks like a rubber bicycle tire upon receipt. It is standard dull. Latex clothing only becomes beautifully shiny and nice and flexible after spraying with a latex maintenance and gloss spray. We recommend that you include this in your order. These materials are often used for an anal balloon  or a strapon.

PU Cote
PU Cote is actually a special finish given to sex toys to make them silky smooth. It is a luxurious texture found on many hard toys made from ABS plastic. Many vibrators have this type of material

PVC
PVC, polyvinyl chloride, is a realistic material and is often used for dildos such as a realistic dildo . It is pliable, flexible and has been a popular material for sex toys for years. PVC toys are often cheaper than silicone toys.

Silicone
Silicone is to sex toys what silk is to clothing. It is a luxurious, hygienic and body-safe material. It is also non-porous, easy to clean and more durable than other products. Solid silicone can be sterilized in boiling water. The material is soft, pliable and very versatile. What should be taken into account is that silicone toys cannot be used in combination with silicone-based lubricant. You will find silicone in almost all types of sex toys.

TPE
TPE, thermoplastic elastomer, is a type of polymer with many similar characteristics to silicone. It is soft, pliable, hygienic, non-porous, and also contains no plasticizers. TPE is also a recyclable product.

TPR
TPR, thermoplastic rubber, is a realistic material that feels very natural. It is often used in masturbators, dildos and realistic toys, because the texture of the material is very close to human skin. TPR is a type of polymer that also has many similar characteristics to silicone and TPE.

Metal
Metal sex toys are strong and, like glass, can be thoroughly cleaned. Metal can be used with all types of lubricants and quickly adjusts to body temperature. Toys such as a metal dildo or penis ring made of this material can also be cooled or heated with water.

SillaSkin, Cyberskin, SuperSkin
These materials are often used for masturbators and mega masturbators. The materials are soft, feel realistic and come close to the 'real' feeling. Keep in mind that these types of products need care. Often the toys are delivered with special maintenance powder.

In addition to these materials there are many others such as: acrylic, aluminum, ethylene vinyl acetate, nylon, polycarbonate, polyethylene, styrene acrylonitrile and others. The above information gives you an idea of ​​the differences between the most commonly used materials.

Now that we know which materials are used, it is also important how to use them. to clean