When choosing a new sex doll, many of you may certainly have a dilemma whether to choose a sex doll made of silicone or a sex doll made of TPE. In this article we want to clarify the properties of both materials used. We will analyze the differences and compare the advantages and disadvantages that sex dolls made of silicone and TPE have.

Makers of real dolls are constantly experimenting with the formula of their material to achieve the softest and most realistic look and feel during intercourse. Most often, silicone sex dolls are made because of their very realistic skin texture. The problem with silicone is that it makes a realistic sex doll more expensive, as high quality medical grade silicone and platinum silicone is a relatively expensive material.

A few years ago, Chinese manufacturers began experimenting with other materials to produce more affordable sex dolls, but they also had to maintain the high degree of quality and realistic appearance of the dolls. TPE has become the most widely used and popular material used by Chinese manufacturers, partly because of its lower price, but also because it is softer to the touch than silicone. Now most of the most realistic and desirable sex dolls are made from TPE. Each manufacturer uses its own formula that makes some TPE sex dolls more durable than others. Most of the time this can be deduced from their price.

When deciding which realistic sex doll to buy, you should think about what you want to use it for.

  • Do you only want to use it for sex?
  • How often do you want to use it?
  • Do you want to travel with it?
  • Do you want to take it in a hot bath?
  • Do you want to dress her up in costumes?
  • Do you prefer a pretty face or a realistic skin texture?
  • Do you want more realistic or more durable?
  • How long do you want to spend with the maintenance of sex dolls?
  • How much money are you willing to spend?

These are just some of the questions you will need to ask before deciding which type of realistic sex dolls you will purchase. In order for you to understand something about the properties of these materials, we have listed some important things. Keep in mind that when you compare TPE with silicone, each has its own specifics. It divides customers into two camps. Some prefer silicone, while some would say TPE is the best alternative. However, both materials have their advantages and disadvantages.

TPE Sex Dolls

TPE is a thermoplastic elastomer, sometimes known as thermoplastic rubber. It is made by mixing polymers, such as plastic and rubber, which consist of materials with thermoplastic (plastic) and elastomeric (rubber) properties.

TPE very is a popular material found in many everyday items, as it can be injection molded and pressed into a variety of shapes and objects. This has made it more affordable than silicone. It is also very flexible - you can stretch it up to 5 times and it will always return to its original shape. Its softness brings a realistic feeling on contact with the sex dolls skin. The properties of TPE make this material one of the best options to create realistic sex dolls at an affordable price.

Benefits of TPE sex dolls Disadvantages of TPE sex dolls
  • Great quality/price ratio. TPE sex dolls are generally cheaper than silicone sex dolls and still offer great quality
  • Natural and realistic look
  • TPE is more flexible, compressible and softer, allowing the sex doll to be manipulated in more positions
  • Retains heat, but cannot tolerate more than 40°C
  • Breasts and butt shake very similarly to a real woman
  • Hypoallergenic material - unlikely to cause allergic reactions
  • Porous material - is more sensitive to clothing stains and cannot be sterilized.
  • Because it is porous, it retains moisture, so it must be dried thoroughly after cleaning to prevent mold.
  • Compatible with water-based lubricants only
  • It is much more sensitive to heat - TPE can begin to lose consistency or dissolve as early as 40°C.
  • Quality, flexibility, thickness, etc. Depends on the quality of the compound the manufacturer uses, so it varies from one manufacturer to another.
  • It may leave grease stains for the first few months until it dries perfectly.
  • May be sticky to the touch. Regular powdering to mattify the skin will solve this.
  • (SY Dolls have already developed a TPE formula that is non-stick and easier to maintain

For these reasons, it is very important to choose a realistic TPE sex doll for sex from a reputable manufacturer that uses a good blend, has a good name and has proven product quality in the market. Therefore, buy only branded sex dolls. We are aware of this and only work with the best manufacturers, backed by thousands of great reviews in the sex dolls lovers community. If you're hesitating over a cheaper option, be careful and read how to spot fake sex dolls.

Silicone sex dolls

Silicone is a polymer. It is a mixture of silicon polymer along with carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. It has been used in the sex industry for a variety of toys and silicone sex dolls for many years.

It is usually resistant to high temperatures and the rubber material has a wide range of uses such as lubricants, medicine, kitchen utensils, etc. It can come in many forms, but the one that is in silicone sex dolls is silicone rubber.

Silicone rubber can be very soft or very hard depending on what formula is used, and it retains its original shape very well even under a lot of pressure. Due to its high heat resistance, silicone sex dolls have heating, intelligent, or robotic systems to a greater extent, as silicone can be subjected to a greater heat load on electrical circuits for longer periods of time. It can be better sterilized, is highly inert and does not react with most chemicals. However, we still do not recommend cleaning with alcohol. It is also used in medical implants.

Silicone sex dolls have the most realistic vaginal and anal opening, which can be of great benefit to most people.

Benefits of silicone sex dolls Disadvantages of silicone sex dolls
  • Can be heated and may include integrated heat systems
  • It is a non-porous material that is easier to clean and sterilize
  • It is hypoallergenic (similar to TPE)
  • Resists clothing stains better and is easier to clean
  • Leather has a more realistic texture
  • It is less sticky than TPE, but still needs powder to mattify the skin
  • Requires slightly less maintenance than TPE sex dolls.
  • Generally has the most realistic anus, vagina and other customized body parts
  • Silicone sex dolls are usually more expensive
  • They are not as soft to the touch and the material is less flexible
  • Breasts and ass don't jiggle as realistically as TPE dolls
  • Silicone is not the most durable polymer, although it is easier to maintain

So is a silicone sex doll or a TPE one better?

Both sex dolls, both silicone and TPE are great and have similar features. If you don't have any specific preferences or limitations, we encourage our customers to choose the head and body that they like best and fits their budget and desires. If your budget is not a constraint and you have specific requirements, you can also have the head and body modelled and made according to the photos you send us.

If you still can't make up your mind, read our guide for more useful information to help you decide and choose the right sex doll. If you have any further questions, contact us.

Tell us about your experience with silicone or TPE sex dolls in the discussion, we would love to hear your opinion.

When choosing a new sex doll, many of you may certainly have a dilemma whether to choose a sex doll made of silicone or a sex doll made of TPE. In this article we want to clarify the properties of both materials used. We will analyze the differences and compare the advantages and disadvantages that sex dolls made of silicone and TPE have.

Makers of real dolls are constantly experimenting with the formula of their material to achieve the softest and most realistic look and feel during intercourse. Most often, silicone sex dolls are made because of their very realistic skin texture. The problem with silicone is that it makes a realistic sex doll more expensive, as high quality medical grade silicone and platinum silicone is a relatively expensive material.

A few years ago, Chinese manufacturers began experimenting with other materials to produce more affordable sex dolls, but they also had to maintain the high degree of quality and realistic appearance of the dolls. TPE has become the most widely used and popular material used by Chinese manufacturers, partly because of its lower price, but also because it is softer to the touch than silicone. Now most of the most realistic and desirable sex dolls are made from TPE. Each manufacturer uses its own formula that makes some TPE sex dolls more durable than others. Most of the time this can be deduced from their price.

When deciding which realistic sex doll to buy, you should think about what you want to use it for.

  • Do you only want to use it for sex?
  • How often do you want to use it?
  • Do you want to travel with it?
  • Do you want to take it in a hot bath?
  • Do you want to dress her up in costumes?
  • Do you prefer a pretty face or a realistic skin texture?
  • Do you want more realistic or more durable?
  • How long do you want to spend with the maintenance of sex dolls?
  • How much money are you willing to spend?

These are just some of the questions you will need to ask before deciding which type of realistic sex dolls you will purchase. In order for you to understand something about the properties of these materials, we have listed some important things. Keep in mind that when you compare TPE with silicone, each has its own specifics. It divides customers into two camps. Some prefer silicone, while some would say TPE is the best alternative. However, both materials have their advantages and disadvantages.

TPE Sex Dolls

TPE is a thermoplastic elastomer, sometimes known as thermoplastic rubber. It is made by mixing polymers, such as plastic and rubber, which consist of materials with thermoplastic (plastic) and elastomeric (rubber) properties.

TPE very is a popular material found in many everyday items, as it can be injection molded and pressed into a variety of shapes and objects. This has made it more affordable than silicone. It is also very flexible - you can stretch it up to 5 times and it will always return to its original shape. Its softness brings a realistic feeling on contact with the sex dolls skin. The properties of TPE make this material one of the best options to create realistic sex dolls at an affordable price.

Benefits of TPE sex dolls Disadvantages of TPE sex dolls
  • Great quality/price ratio. TPE sex dolls are generally cheaper than silicone sex dolls and still offer great quality
  • Natural and realistic look
  • TPE is more flexible, compressible and softer, allowing the sex doll to be manipulated in more positions
  • Retains heat, but cannot tolerate more than 40°C
  • Breasts and butt shake very similarly to a real woman
  • Hypoallergenic material - unlikely to cause allergic reactions
  • Porous material - is more sensitive to clothing stains and cannot be sterilized.
  • Because it is porous, it retains moisture, so it must be dried thoroughly after cleaning to prevent mold.
  • Compatible with water-based lubricants only
  • It is much more sensitive to heat - TPE can begin to lose consistency or dissolve as early as 40°C.
  • Quality, flexibility, thickness, etc. Depends on the quality of the compound the manufacturer uses, so it varies from one manufacturer to another.
  • It may leave grease stains for the first few months until it dries perfectly.
  • May be sticky to the touch. Regular powdering to mattify the skin will solve this.
  • (SY Dolls have already developed a TPE formula that is non-stick and easier to maintain

For these reasons, it is very important to choose a realistic TPE sex doll for sex from a reputable manufacturer that uses a good blend, has a good name and has proven product quality in the market. Therefore, buy only branded sex dolls. We are aware of this and only work with the best manufacturers, backed by thousands of great reviews in the sex dolls lovers community. If you're hesitating over a cheaper option, be careful and read how to spot fake sex dolls.

Silicone sex dolls

Silicone is a polymer. It is a mixture of silicon polymer along with carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. It has been used in the sex industry for a variety of toys and silicone sex dolls for many years.

It is usually resistant to high temperatures and the rubber material has a wide range of uses such as lubricants, medicine, kitchen utensils, etc. It can come in many forms, but the one that is in silicone sex dolls is silicone rubber.

Silicone rubber can be very soft or very hard depending on what formula is used, and it retains its original shape very well even under a lot of pressure. Due to its high heat resistance, silicone sex dolls have heating, intelligent, or robotic systems to a greater extent, as silicone can be subjected to a greater heat load on electrical circuits for longer periods of time. It can be better sterilized, is highly inert and does not react with most chemicals. However, we still do not recommend cleaning with alcohol. It is also used in medical implants.

Silicone sex dolls have the most realistic vaginal and anal opening, which can be of great benefit to most people.

Benefits of silicone sex dolls Disadvantages of silicone sex dolls
  • Can be heated and may include integrated heat systems
  • It is a non-porous material that is easier to clean and sterilize
  • It is hypoallergenic (similar to TPE)
  • Resists clothing stains better and is easier to clean
  • Leather has a more realistic texture
  • It is less sticky than TPE, but still needs powder to mattify the skin
  • Requires slightly less maintenance than TPE sex dolls.
  • Generally has the most realistic anus, vagina and other customized body parts
  • Silicone sex dolls are usually more expensive
  • They are not as soft to the touch and the material is less flexible
  • Breasts and ass don't jiggle as realistically as TPE dolls
  • Silicone is not the most durable polymer, although it is easier to maintain

So is a silicone sex doll or a TPE one better?

Both sex dolls, both silicone and TPE are great and have similar features. If you don't have any specific preferences or limitations, we encourage our customers to choose the head and body that they like best and fits their budget and desires. If your budget is not a constraint and you have specific requirements, you can also have the head and body modelled and made according to the photos you send us.

If you still can't make up your mind, read our guide for more useful information to help you decide and choose the right sex doll. If you have any further questions, contact us.

Tell us about your experience with silicone or TPE sex dolls in the discussion, we would love to hear your opinion.