Silicone vs. TPE in Household Products
When choosing household products, you will often see two materials mentioned: silicone and TPE. They look similar at first. Soft. Flexible. Sometimes even the same
February 9, 2026
When choosing household products, you will often see two materials mentioned: silicone and TPE. They look similar at first. Soft. Flexible. Sometimes even the same
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If you work with seals, gaskets, kitchen tools, or molded parts, you have probably faced this choice before. Silicone and rubber often appear to do
Silicone is widely regarded as a thermally stable and non-degrading material, largely because of its strong Si-O backbone. While the chemistry is fundamentally sound, this
When clients ask about medical grade silicone, they usually already know one thing:“Silicone is soft, stable, and widely used in medical products.” That part is
You have probably come across the materials silicon, silica, and silicone. Although their names sound similar, their properties and uses are completely different. I will
In today’s market, color strongly influences buyer choice. Natural silicone is usually milky white or semi-transparent. Silicone color masterbatch gives you consistent, controllable color while
I’ll be direct: most silicone overmolding failures aren’t caused by “bad adhesion.” They come from teams assuming silicone behaves like a melt-processable plastic once it’s
The kitchen says a lot about everyday life. As people spend more time cooking at home, attention naturally shifts to food safety, material choice, and
Silicone is known for its versatility, used across industries from automotive to medical devices. But when it comes to choosing the right type of silicone,
Shore A hardness is usually the most visible number on a silicone datasheet—and one of the most misunderstood. Many teams treat it as a simple
Are you overwhelmed by the wide range of silicone baby products on the market? With so many brands and manufacturers claiming high quality and safety
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