This article compares the differences between PVC gifts and silicone gifts, including their advantages and disadvantages. It also discusses the current market situation and the trend of replacing silicone gifts with PVC gifts.
With the development of global environmental requirements, people now care more about green products when giving gifts. Silicone gifts and PVC gifts occupy a large share in the market, and the products are dazzling. They both belong to soft rubber gifts, and because the products are similar, many people mistakenly think they are the same. In fact, there are significant differences between the two.
So what are the main differences between the two?
The advantages of silicone products are as follows:
High temperature resistance: The applicable temperature range is -40 to 230 degrees Celsius, and it can be used in microwaves and ovens. Bowls, plates, and lunch boxes that can be put in the microwave are all made of silicone.
Easy to clean: Silicone products can be restored to clean by rinsing with water after use, and can also be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Long service life: The chemical properties of silicone materials are very stable, and the products made have a longer service life than other materials.
Soft and comfortable: Thanks to the softness of the silicone material, the cake mold products feel comfortable, extremely flexible, and do not deform.
Various colors: Different beautiful colors can be mixed according to the needs of customers. Customized personalized styles.
The advantages of PVC are mainly in the following aspects:
Light weight, heat insulation, heat preservation, moisture-proof, flame retardant, acid and alkali resistance, corrosion resistance.
Good stability, dielectric property, durability, aging resistance, easy fusion and bonding.
Strong bending strength and impact toughness, high elongation at break.
It is easy to process and shape through kneading, mixing, pulling, cutting, extruding or casting, which can meet the needs of various profile specifications.
The surface is smooth, the color is bright, and it is highly decorative, with a wide range of decorative applications.
In the current soft rubber gift market, compared with PVC, silicone has too many advantages, so PVC gifts are gradually replacing silicone gifts and occupy a more important position in the soft rubber gift market.
