Silicone vs TPE: Adult Toy Materials Explained

Silicone is smooth, firm-but-flexible, and non-porous. It cleans easily with mild soap and warm water, holds up over time, and works with water-based lubricant. It is the material most people should look for in a first purchase.

Products in the catalogue that state medical-grade silicone use that wording because it appears in the product source. We do not add material claims that are not in the source data.

TPE is soft, stretchy, and slightly tacky to the touch. It is often used for sleeves and molded designs. Its structure is porous, which means it can hold moisture and residue, so it needs thorough cleaning and complete drying.

TPE has a shorter practical life than silicone and should be stored away from other soft materials so the surfaces do not interact.

Metal is firm, smooth, and easy to wipe clean or wash. It has no give, so size and shape matter. Warm or cool it gradually rather than exposing it to extreme temperatures.

ABS and PC are hard plastics used for product housings and structural parts. They are not intended to be flexible. Wipe them clean and keep them away from solvents and heat, particularly on powered products.

Use water-based lubricant with silicone, TPE, and soft materials. Avoid silicone-based lubricant on silicone and soft surfaces unless the product guidance explicitly allows it.

Store each product separately, ideally in its own pouch or container. Soft materials can react with one another when left touching. Keep everything clean, dry, and away from direct heat and sunlight.