In today's fast-paced life, a soft and squishy stress-relieving squeeze toy can always be a helpful tool for easing tension. Whether it's the soothing tactile sensation when gently squeezed or the wonderful experience of its smooth rebound after pressing, it's hard to resist playing with it repeatedly. But are you curious about the material secrets behind this captivating "soft and squishy" feeling? Today, we'll reveal the core raw material of stress-relieving squeeze toys – food-grade liquid silicone.
Many people might wonder: why is it so important that the materials used in squeeze toys are "food-grade"? This is actually closely related to how these toys are used. Stress-relief toys are used by people of all ages, especially children, so the safety of the materials is paramount. Food-grade liquid silicone, a two-component platinum-catalyzed organosilicon elastomer, eliminates safety concerns from the source. It contains no harmful impurities, has no pungent odor, and is safe even with prolonged skin contact. It fully meets food-grade safety standards, which is one of the core reasons why it has become a preferred material for stress-relief toys.
Beyond its safety features, the physical properties of this liquid silicone are truly "tailor-made for squishy toys." Most notably, it boasts a compression ratio of over 30 times. This characteristic gives the squishy toy an extreme "airy feel," allowing you to feel the material compress easily without any resistance when pressed with your fingertips, as if you were kneading a fluffy cloud. The moderate rebound speed ensures a smooth and natural recovery process after pressing; it's neither too fast to diminish the enjoyment of kneading nor too slow to affect the user experience. Every squeeze provides just the right amount of feedback.
For manufacturers, this food-grade liquid silicone offers equally significant advantages. It boasts extremely low viscosity and exceptional self-defoaming capabilities, making the production process simple and efficient. Traditional silicone materials often require specialized vacuum equipment to eliminate air bubbles generated during mixing; otherwise, the finished product will have air pockets, affecting its feel and appearance.This liquid silicone rubber, after mixing and stirring the A and B components, does not require any additional professional equipment for vacuum degassing. It can be directly poured into the mold and allowed to cure to complete the molding process. This not only significantly lowers the production barrier but also ensures the integrity and consistency of the finished product, making the mass production of high-quality squishy toys much easier.
In addition, its high temperature resistance and long shelf life make it stand out among many materials. In daily use, it maintains stable physical properties even in high-temperature environments, without deformation or deterioration; during long-term storage, its excellent stability ensures that product quality remains undiminished. Whether for manufacturers' inventory storage or consumers' long-term use, there is no need to worry about quality degradation.
From safety standards and user experience to ease of production, food-grade liquid silicone for squeeze toys redefines the quality standards for stress-relief toy materials with its comprehensive advantages. It not only gives squeeze toys an incredibly appealing tactile feel but also provides food-grade safety assurance, allowing users of all ages to safely enjoy the fun of squeezing and relieving stress. For manufacturers, it simplifies production processes and improves production efficiency; for consumers, it delivers a safe and comfortable stress-relieving experience.
