01 · TPE
Softer feel
- Often softer and more flexible in supplier TPE body builds
- Needs thorough drying and careful storage
- May require compatible care products
- Exact body/head support must be confirmed
MATERIALS & CARE
Two materials. Different rhythms of ownership.
Silicone and TPE vary by formula and construction. The final comparison belongs to the exact body and head combination, not a universal marketing claim.
02 · SILICONE
Fine surface detail
- Different surface character and firmness by formula
- Different repair and maintenance profile
- Head and body material may be configured separately
- Exact hardness is supplier-specific
ORIENTATION TABLE
Silicone vs TPE at a glance.
Use this table to start a conversation — then confirm feel, weight, care and quotation against the chosen SUP-001 configuration.
| Topic | TPE | Silicone |
|---|---|---|
| Feel | Often softer and more flexible in supplier TPE body builds | Different surface character and firmness by formula |
| Weight | Depends on body code and fill — confirm per model | Depends on body code and construction — confirm per model |
| Care | Needs thorough drying and careful storage; use compatible care products | Different cleaning and repair profile; follow configuration-specific notes |
| Durability | Wear pattern is usage- and care-dependent; no universal lifespan claim | Wear pattern is usage- and care-dependent; no universal lifespan claim |
| Price position | Quoted after configuration review; band varies by body and options | Quoted after configuration review; band varies by body and options |
No hardness ratings, medical claims or third-party certifications are published until SUP-001 evidence is attached to the specific SKU.
CARE PRINCIPLE
Clean gently. Dry fully. Store supported.
Keep away from heat, dark dye transfer and unsupported pressure. Final material-specific instructions are supplied only after the configuration is confirmed.
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