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Sex Doll Glossary

A glossary of terms used in buying, care and ownership, from TPE and silicone to skeletons, inserts, dye transfer and DDP, with links to the full guides.

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In this article 8 sectionsMaterialsBody and optionsCareBuying and shippingAI and techIndex of sectionsKey takeawaysFrequently asked questions
Key facts
  • Materials and cure
  • Body and options
  • Care terms
  • Buying and shipping terms
  • AI and tech terms
Sex Doll Glossary

Materials

TPE: thermoplastic elastomer, soft and affordable (guide). Silicone: durable, heat-tolerant, firmer (guide). Hybrid: silicone head on TPE body (guide). Platinum-cure: a silicone cure type (guide). Plasticiser: additive that softens plastics. Phthalate: a family of plasticisers; see body-safe materials.

Body and options

Skeleton: internal frame (guide). Insert: removable orifice sleeve (guide). Implanted hair: hair set into the scalp (guide). Neck system: how the head attaches (guide). Standing feet: feet designed to support standing (guide). Torso, mini, petite: formats (guide). Solid and hollow breasts: see breast options.

Care

Dye transfer: colour from fabric staining the skin (guide). Doll powder: cornstarch-based or talc-free powder to reduce tackiness (guide). Oil bleed: oily film on TPE (guide). Water-based lubricant: the safe default (guide). Mould: growth from trapped moisture (guide).

Buying and shipping

OEM, white label: one factory, many labels (guide). Factory photos: studio images (guide). DDP, DAP, EXW: shipping terms (guide). Customs clearance: import checks and tax (guide). Deposit: advance on a custom order (guide). Chargeback: reversal of a card payment (guide).

AI and tech

LLM: large language model (guide). Animatronic: motorised movement (guide). Retention: how long data is kept (guide).

Index of sections

- Spec comparison note - Brand and factory directory - Price data note - Survey note

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Key takeaways

  • Terms vary by seller; confirm specifics
  • Follow the links for full guides

Frequently asked questions

01What is TPE?

Thermoplastic elastomer, a soft rubber-like material used in many dolls.

02What is dye transfer?

Colour from fabric staining the doll's skin.

03What does DDP mean?

Delivered duty paid, where the seller handles import charges.

04What is an insert?

A removable sleeve forming the orifice, easier to clean.

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