How can you tell whether a sex doll is made from high-quality TPE?
The sex doll market consists largely of TPE or silicone. TPE is the most popular because it is considerably cheaper and softer than silicone. We will leave silicone aside for this blog.
Now, TPE does not have a fixed formula; the composition and materials used to make TPE are not fixed or standardized.
Just as a rubber car tire from Michelin differs from a budget tire, both brands use different formulas. Both tires are made of rubber, but they do not wear or drive the same way.
It is like comparing a 19-euro drill with a real Makita costing 180 euros. They are both drills; you cannot see the difference on the outside, but you can once you start drilling.
Every sex doll brand has its own TPE formula, its own proportions and composition, and its own choice of materials.
Essentially, this is what accounts for the price differences in a nutshell.
The material and composition of the TPE account for 80-90% of the price. The extra box, packaging, logo, website, etc. are all secondary and cost very little. At Monica Moments, you pay for a good product delivered discreetly and safely, nothing more.
If you have a 14KG doll that costs 179 euros at one online store and 389 euros at another, I completely understand why you would think: 'Why would I choose the one costing 389 euros?!'
Because, of course, nobody wants to pay too much.
And that is understandable: you want the best value for money.
If a sextoy product page is unclear about what material the toy contains, or uses meaningless, fancy invented names to disguise the actual synthetic name, that is already a red flag (in my opinion).
If they say nothing about the material, or if this information is difficult to find, it is often standard TPE or lower-quality material, such as TPR.
But the best thing to do is always ask.
Especially if they use silicone and TPE interchangeably. Then they simply do not know what they are talking about. Silicone and TPE cannot be safely and properly mixed because of chemical incompatibility:
Silicone becomes hard when materials are added > according to chemistry
TPE becomes hard due to cold and warm temperatures > according to thermolysis
Combining these two materials, each with different properties, will result in poor mixing of the substances, meaning they will never mix 100% and will therefore remain separate (delamination).
Just as oil and water do not mix, this mixture will separate over time, as silicone and TPE do during curing because they require different curing conditions.
The difference between cheap and expensive
The difference between the dolls mentioned above is most likely in the quality and proportions of the materials used. Cheaper dolls contain too much oil; this is much cheaper, but it significantly compromises quality. In short, you may only be able to use the doll a few times before it starts to tear or 'leak'.
You do not want a doll or toy to break after just three uses, obviously, because otherwise the cost per use becomes very high.
That is why we do what we do: we work out the best formula for a durable and soft doll so that our customers can enjoy a decent product delivered discreetly and safely. For us, it is an endless mission, because there is always room for improvement.
In short: the TPE material quality of sex dolls cannot be seen from the outside. The only red flag is a strong plastic smell that does not go away. The quality can only truly be experienced over time, after purchase. That is when the composition of the TPE material will be put to the test and when you will really find out what you bought.
A cheaper doll sounds appealing and will be OK for the first few times, but after a number of sessions its true nature will emerge, and you will be better off with a high-quality purchase because it will last much longer.
The optimum TPE balance of its materials
Think of it somewhat like a decision matrix (as shown below) with three points, of which you can always choose only two:
- Material quality/durability
- Product price
- Material experience/feel
Do you want a cheap doll that lasts a long time? You end up with a block of concrete, with no pleasant experience or feel. But it will last a long time at a low price.
Do you want a cheap doll with a good experience/feel? You end up with a doll that breaks after a few uses. The price is low, the feel is pleasant, but its durability is limited.
Too much oil and you receive a very soft, inexpensive-to-produce sex doll that is highly prone to tearing.
Too little oil and you receive a sex doll that becomes brittle over time, which is why you want an optimal balance.
Is an expensive sex doll better?
This is difficult to assess, because a poor-quality product can also be sold at a high price. Therefore, remember:
Market-standard prices per kilogram of sex doll + customer reviews =
The best indicator of whether you are getting value for your money.
If you want to save money, choose a small and lightweight sex doll made of TPE. That way, you are getting fewer kilograms and centimeters.
You can of course also look at a sex doll or choose a pocket pussy as your very first toy. This allows you to get acquainted with our value for money at your own pace.
