In fact some of the biggest doll companies are tinkering with these materials and producing mixtures that.
What is silicone vinyl.
When working in commercial applications we are often asked what is the difference between vinyl polyurethane and a silicone based product and what do we recommend.
Which type of vinyl is the easiest to work on.
Silicone babies that are full body all one piece made from the same slab of silicone can be submerged in water.
I like and own 4 silicone vinyl and love them.
Judging by dollfan and other doll sites some love the silicone and some like the silicone vinyl.
Because silicone oil is super slippery and minimally reactive it can lubricate most anything.
Flextouch vinyl is also much more durable against rips and tears than silicone and doesn t require powdering because it is still soft to the touch like gentletouch vinyl.
Silicone is a floppy material the degree of this attribute is determined by the class of silicone the baby is poured in as some silicones are softer and more wiggly.
Is it the silicone vinyl or the regular soft vinyl.
Vinyl is what most doll kits are made of.
Go to different doll talk sites and read what other people have to say.
So the vinyl is softer and will squish a little.
Silicones are all silicone.
Flextouch is the closest to silicone on the market today for a fraction of the price.
Silicone to my knowledge is about at least 4 times as expensive if it is a good one.
When properly installed silicone foam firestops can be fabricated for building code compliance.
I am not really sure about the difference.
Platinum 20 ecoflex is a common grade for lifelike dolls.
As with all things silicone has its dark side.
If anyone can help clear this up a bit it wou.
There is a common misconception that only vinyl or only silicone can be used for these babies.
Their squishy and feel like real baby skin and look extreamly real.
However the truth is much different.
Silicone foam has been used in north american buildings in an attempt to firestop openings within the fire resistance rated wall and floor assemblies to prevent the spread of flames and smoke from one room to another.
It works especially well on porous items such as plastic parts but is a good lubricant on locks hinges and guns.
Both these substances are used commonly and in some cases their mixture will be used for doll creation.
Advantages include flexibility and high dielectric strength.
Silicone vinyl has a lot of silicone in the mix.