Types of Skin-Friendly Materials for Mother and Baby Products – Here’s What You Need to Know

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When it comes to mother and baby products, the choice of materials is crucial to ensure the safety, comfort and health of mothers and babies. Choosing the right material is perhaps the more responsible attitude towards your baby. With the changing concept of childcare and the increasing trend of consumer upgrading, the development of the mother and baby industry is unique. However, many mother and baby products, under the banner of specialization and refinement, are empty of concepts but not in name, and there are even some problematic products that have become consumer traps for young parents.

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Types of Skin-Friendly Materials for Mother and Baby Products - Here's What You Need to Know
1. Medical-Grade Silicone: Safe and Versatile
Medical-grade silicone is hypoallergenic, non-toxic, and heat-resistant. It is commonly used in baby products such as pacifiers, teething toys, and breast pumps. Silicone is gentle on babies' gums and minimizes the risk of allergic reactions.

Key Benefits

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Long-term soft skin-friendly comfort touch does not require additional processing or coating steps.
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Stain-resistant, resistant to dust accumulated, resistant against sweat and sebum, retaining the aesthetic appeal.
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Further surface durable scratch & abrasion resistance, waterproof, resistance to weather, UV light, and chemicals.
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Further surface durable scratch & abrasion resistance, waterproof, resistance to weather, UV light, and chemicals.
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Si-TPV creates a superior bond with the substrate, it is not easy to peel off.

Durability Sustainability

Advanced solvent-free technology, without plasticizer, no softening oil, BPA free, and odorless.
Environmental protection and recyclability.
Available in regulatory-compliant formulations.

Si-TPV Overmolding Solutions

Overmolding recommendations
Substrate Material	Overmold Grades	Typical Applications
Polypropylene (PP)	Si-TPV 2150 Series	Sport Grips, Leisure Handles,Wearable Devices Knobs Personal Care- Toothbrushes, Razors, Pens, Power & Hand Tool Handles, Grips, Caster Wheels，Toys
Polyethylene (PE)	Si-TPV3420 Series	Gym Gear, Eyewear, Toothbrush Handles,Cosmetic Packaging
Polycarbonate (PC)	Si-TPV3100 Series	Sporting Goods, Wearable Wristbands, Handheld Electronics, Business Equipment Housings, Healthcare Devices, Hand and Power Tools, Telecommunications and Business Machines
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)	Si-TPV2250 Series	Sports & Leisure equipment, Wearable Devices, Housewares, Toys, Portable Electronics, Grips, Handles, Knobs
PC/ABS	Si-TPV3525 Series	Sports Gear, Outdoor Equipment,Housewares, Toys, Portable Electronics, Grips, Handles, Knobs, Hand and Power Tools, Telecommunications and Business Machines
Standard and Modified Nylon 6, Nylon 6/6, Nylon 6,6,6 PA	Si-TPV3520 Series	Fitness Goods, Protective Gear, Outdoor Hiking Trekking Equipments, Eyewear, Toothbrush Handles, Hardware, Lawn and Garden Tools, Power Tools

Overmolding Techniques & Adhesion Requirements

SILIKE Si-TPVs Overmolding can adhere to other materials through injection molding. suitable for insert molding and or multiple material molding. Multiple material molding is otherwise known as Multi-shot injection molding, Two-Shot Molding, or 2K molding.

SI-TPVs have excellent adhesion to a variety of thermoplastics, from polypropylene and polyethylene to all kinds of engineering plastics.

When selecting an Si-TPV for an over-molding application, the substrate type should be considered. Not all Si-TPVs will bond to all types of substrates.

For more information regarding specific over-molding Si-TPVs and their corresponding substrate materials, please feel contact us.

Application

Silicone based thermoplastic elastomers are used as soft elastomers and soft overmolding materials in applications such as baby tableware, bedside rails, stroller handles, toys, teethers, baby food bibs and more. In addition, it can also be used as a Soft EVA foam modifier to create foam baby toys and related products.

2. Food-Grade Silicone: Safe for Baby Feeding

Food-grade silicone is specifically designed for contact with food and is commonly used for baby food storage containers, baby bottle nipples, and teethers. It is free from harmful chemicals and easy to clean, making it ideal for baby-feeding products.

3. Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs): Soft and Flexible

Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are versatile materials with excellent softness and flexibility. They are used in baby bottle nipples, pacifiers, and baby toys. TPEs are gentle on sensitive gums and provide a comfortable experience for infants.

4. Dynamic vulcanizate thermoplastic Silicone-based elastomers (Si-TPVs): Long-term silky skin-friendly touch

This series is an environmentally friendly alternative to PVC and silicone or traditional plastics, it is silicone combined with TPU to get Modified silicone elastomers, enabling manufacturers to create unique products that are visually appealing, aesthetically pleasing, comfortable, ergonomic, and colorful because the surface is non-migratory, non-adhesive, and more resistant to germs, dust, and stains than any other material.

Si-TPV is a versatile elastomer material, It is non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and free from BPA, phthalates, and other harmful chemicals offer. It is a safe alternative to traditional plastics and rubber materials.
Since It combines the strength, toughness, and abrasion resistance of any thermoplastic elastomer with desirable properties of silicone: softness, silky feel, UV light, and chemical resistance which can be molded into any shape desired, and recycled and reused in traditional manufacturing processes. It also has excellent thermal stability, meaning it can withstand extreme temperatures without losing its shape or properties. This makes it an ideal choice for products that will be exposed to high temperatures.
Si-TPV is designed to meet the unique demands of maternal and child products, offering high softness, tear strength, and aging resistance. It can be used for two-color or multi-color injection molding, providing manufacturers with flexibility in design while maintaining excellent color fastness. The material also enhances production efficiency by simplifying processing steps and reducing overall manufacturing costs. Additionally, Si-TPV can be colored to match any color scheme desired which allows manufacturers to create unique products, that are visually appealing, aesthetically, ergonomic, as well as reliable functional. In addition to its aesthetic and ergonomic benefits, Another highlights are: Without migration, Si-TPV elastomer used also has a non-stickiness surface, so it is more resistant to bacteria, dirt, and other contaminants than other materials, This makes it a novel material solution for products that come into contact with sensitive skin and require enhanced hygiene, such as baby feeding supplies, and bath items.