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The elastomeric material used to make silicone dolls is a thermosetting elastomer. The silicone used in the dolls is platinum-cured silicone rubber, which is non-toxic, odorless, and age-resistant. It is mixed and swirled at a 1:1 ratio before curing at room temperature. The detail expression of silicone dolls is superior to that of TPE soft dolls because the silicone material is a little bit stiffer.
Simulated silicone dolls are the sole way to convey some artificial hand patterns and details. Silicone dolls may be stretched three to five times, based on various formulae. With the exception of highly corrosive substances, silicone dolls are resistant to high temperatures, acids, and alkalis. They also do not interact with nearly any substance. The high cost of silicone dolls is a result of their high quality and these are the reasons why people are so interested in buying these dolls.
According to Business Research Insights, the market for silicone dolls was valued at USD 43 million in 2020 and is projected to reach a valuation of USD 56 million by 2028 with a CAGR of 4.0%. The market has leading players; Orient Industry, Abyss Creations, 4woods, XY Doll, Dongguan Artificial Human Intelligence Technology, Guangdong Sino Environmental Technology, Dongguan Juniying Silica Gel Products, Nanning Sanhui Model Making.
Pandemic Induced Lockdown to Hamper Market Growth during the Pandemic
The beginning and spread of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), which has led to an imbalance in every sector globally, have severely damaged the global economy. Due to social exclusion, quarantine regulations, and rigorous travel restrictions, all industrial sectors have seen major labor shortages and employment losses. One of the areas that was completely exposed was the silicone business. The decision to proclaim a state of emergency by the government resulted in the closure of silicone doll businesses all over the world, which had a negative impact on the entire supply chain from the wholesaler to the consumer.
Business Research Insights States Top 5 Silicone Dolls Companies-
1. Orient Industry (India)
Orient Industries Pvt Ltd was an unlisted private company incorporated on 31 August, 1960. It is classified as a private limited company and is located in West Bengal. The company is no longer active.
2. Abyss Creations (U.S.)
ABYSS Company is a South Korean entertainment company. They were originally founded in 2019 as Blue Entertainment but changed to their current name on January 13, 2021. On February 8, 2021, the company announced their acquisition and merger with MAKEUS Entertainment.
3. 4woods XY Doll (China)
4Woods Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of silicone love dolls located in the charming village of Montcenis. The company was founded in 2002.
4. Dongguan Artificial Human Intelligence Technology (China)
This company is engaged in the manufacture and sale of electronics. It was founded in 2001. The registered head office of the company is located in Dongguan, China. The company is primarily involved in the OEM manufacture of bluetooth speaker, bluetooth headset and web camera. It has a factory of 30,000 squre meters, equipped with injection machine, painting machine, silk printing machine, SMT machine and assembly machine.
5. EXDOLL (China)
EX Doll aka DS Technologies Co., Ltd. is a Chinese love doll manufacturer based in Dalian, mainland China. The dolls are marketed under the brand names Doll Sweet and DS Doll (outside of China), and EX Doll (mainland China). Most Doll Sweet dolls are made of silicone and have a metal skeleton. Individualization options include different skin tones and exchangeable heads. EX Doll has several model lineups, including the classical silicone dolls, the ›Evo‹ model line, the ›Summit‹ model line, and the ›EXDOLL × WANIMAL‹ project.
Adoption of Silicone Dolls for Therapy to Pose Opportunity
These dolls are exceptionally lifelike and realistic since they are made of high-quality silicone. These dolls are popular with celebrities since they can be made to look exactly like them and they make wonderful companions. Buying celebrity silicone dolls has become more and more popular in recent years. Many people have benefited from using these dolls for therapeutic purposes, including the treatment of depression and Alzheimer's disease.