Material Guidelines for Physically Safe Toys.
When you buy new clothes, you usually check the label to see what they're made of so you know how to wash and care for them. The same idea applies to sex toys—knowing the materials helps you avoid damaging them or having an uncomfortable or unsafe experience.
Common sex toy materials:
Silicone
ABS Plastic
Borosilicate Glass
Metal
TPE / TPR
PVC
Natural Latex
Wood, leather, stone and other special materials
Silicone
One of the safest and most popular sex toy materials. It comes in forms like liquid silicone and solid silicone. It's soft, flexible, non-porous, hypoallergenic, easy to clean, and highly durable. Though a bit pricier, many consider the quality and safety well worth the cost.
ABS plastic
A hard, smooth, and non-porous plastic often used for vibrators and toy casings. It's body-safe when phthalate-free and compatible with all lubricants. While not flexible, it’s affordable and easy to clean.
Borosilicate glass
Body-safe, non-porous, and ideal for temperature play. It can be safely heated or cooled in water. It's strong, smooth, and easy to sanitize.
Metal
Includes materials like stainless steel, aluminum, gold, or silver. Metal toys can be made from a single metal or an alloy. They're smooth, firm, and vary in weight—stainless steel is heavier, aluminum is lighter. Users should consider both the weight and potential metal allergies.
TPE/TPR
These are blends of PVC and silicone with a soft, skin-like feel. They're stretchy and often used in masturbators or sex dolls. However, they're porous, harder to clean, and can harbor bacteria—so use with a condom and clean thoroughly.
PVC
A mixable material that can vary in texture and firmness. It may look realistic but is porous and should only be used externally—and ideally with a condom.
Natural latex
Elastic and smooth, but porous and has a distinct rubbery smell. It can cause allergic reactions, so should be avoided by those with latex sensitivities.
Other Materials
Materials like wood, leather, and stone are sometimes used in niche or BDSM toys. If properly sealed and maintained, they can be safe for external use, but they require careful handling and cleaning.
In summary, the safest sex toy materials are non-porous and free of harmful chemicals — especially silicone, glass, metal, and ABS plastic.
How to Identify
A.Check the Label or Product Description
Legitimate brands clearly list materials on packaging or websites. Always check to avoid allergens and ensure body safety.
B. Feel the Material
Silicone:Soft yet flexible with a matte texture. Good-quality silicone doesn’t attract much dust and bounces back slowly when pressed.
TPE / TPR:Soft, jelly-like, slightly greasy, and porous. It attracts dust and may feel sticky or leave fingerprints.
ABS Plastic:Hard, smooth, non-flexible—similar to a computer mouse shell.
PVC: Tacky or slippery with a distinct smell. Tends to yellow or harden over time.
C. Smell the Toy
Silicone and ABS plastics:Little to no odor.
TPE/TPR and PVC: Strong chemical or rubbery smell. A pungent odor is a red flag.
D.Watch for Oil or Dust Attraction
TPE/TPR and PVC: Often feel oily and easily attract dust/hair.
Silicone:Matte silicone usually doesn't unless it's low quality or blended.
E. Optional: Flame Test
Not recommended unless you're safely disposing of the toy. You can cut a small piece from a hidden area to test.
Silicone: Burns cleanly with white ash, smells like burning hair.
TPE/TPR and PVC: Produces black smoke, melts instead of burning, and smells toxic.
Keeping you safe
All QUTOYS products are made from premium platinum silicone — a material that is not only 100% body-safe and non-toxic, but also incredibly soft, smooth, and lifelike to the touch. Carefully selected for its durability and skin-like texture, platinum silicone ensures that every QUTOYS toy delivers a realistic, high-quality experience from the very first touch.
At QUTOYS, we believe that pleasure should never come at the cost of safety. That's why we're committed to using only the safest materials and the most thoughtful designs — so every user can explore their desires with total confidence.
More than just products, our toys are crafted to spark joy, connection, and fulfillment. We hope every user can enjoy their journey to pleasure safely, comfortably, and, most importantly, happily.
Here are some of QUTOYS' best-selling products.All in platinum silicone, take your pick.
