TPE or Silicone Torso: Which Material Should You Choose?
Across our current torso collection, 244 of 264 products are TPE, with only a small number in hybrid or full silicone - so TPE is the default material for a torso, and silicone is the rarer, premium option.
TPE torsos
TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) is soft, warms to body temperature, and is the most affordable and widely available torso material - it is what most of our torso range is made from. It is body-safe and phthalate-free, cares for easily with warm water and mild soap, and gives a soft, giving feel closest to skin.
Silicone torsos
Silicone is firmer, holds fine detail (skin texture, veining) better than TPE, is more heat-resistant, and is easier to sterilise thoroughly, which suits some hygiene preferences. It costs more to produce, so silicone torsos are a smaller, premium part of our range rather than the default.
How to choose
- Want the softest feel and the widest choice at the lowest price: TPE.
- Want firmer resistance, finer detail and easier sterilising, and do not mind paying more or a smaller choice: silicone.
Browse by material: TPE torsos or silicone torsos. If you are choosing a material for a full-size doll instead, see our full TPE, hybrid and silicone doll guides.
Delivery and collection
Order before 2pm and we dispatch the same day with a tracked courier (Royal Mail, DHL or DPD); you can also collect in person from our warehouse at 15 Stationfield Industrial Estate, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1JD, near Oxford - call +44 (0) 1865 570 790 to arrange a time. You can cancel until 2pm on the day of dispatch, and returns follow our returns policy: once an item passes our returns check we refund the original payment method within 3-5 working days.