TPE vs Silicone Sex Dolls

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This infographic shows the main differences between silicone and TPE sex dolls, whether fat or skinny, big or small.

TPE vs Silicone Sex Dolls: Infographic
For those who are new to the world of love dolls, there’s one question which usually arises at some stage: what’s the difference between TPE and silicone sex dolls?
The infographic below summarises the main differences in an easy-to-understand table. In terms of money – nearly always a serious consideration – silicone requires a fat wallet. TPE on the other hand, can cost significantly less.

From skinny to pregnant and fat dolls, TPE is highly versatile
TPE – which stands for thermoplastic elastomer – is a comparatively new material, having been developed in the 1950s. Modern incarnations of TPE offer more durability and better elasticity than early versions, making it ideal for sex toys – including sex dolls. Love dolls require large quantities of either TPE or silicone, so cheaper TPE is popular among manufacturers and buyers alike.
The bigger the doll, the more costly it is to make – which is why lower cost TPE has made it more feasible to create fat or pregnant love dolls, for example. It has also made the manufacture of full-size love dolls much more possible.
The affordability of TPE has made it possible to fulfil all manner of fantasies. Another example is the love doll with a big butt or bottom – which if made from silicone would simply cost too much.

TPE – meeting customers’ desires
How realistic a sex doll is depends on the beholder – of course – but amazingly authentic looking dolls have been made in both materials. Many say TPE breasts are more realistic, while TPE skin has a more authentic texture and lustre, whereas silicone can seem a little too shiny of ‘plasticky’ to some eyes.

Silicone however remains a good material which is easy to clean and offers a high degree of durability, but the cost implications mean that many of the world’s leading sex doll manufacturers are looking to TPE in order to meet their customers’ desires.