I expect to see more indie companies working to capture part of this extremely large market that is dominated by massive factories with relatively boring models. Where do you see the industry headed or what would you like to see from indie stores? - ThreadSky

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eroticeffect.com • 15 days ago

I expect to see more indie companies working to capture part of this extremely large market that is dominated by massive factories with relatively boring models.

Where do you see the industry headed or what would you like to see from indie stores?

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freakypuppy.bsky.social•15 days ago

Surprisingly, when looking at the sex toy industry as a whole, there's somewhat of a lack in silicone humanoid penetrables and I think indies could really add to more body safe options for everyone. Theres so many icky TPE and TPR sleeves on the market

freakypuppy.bsky.social•15 days ago

It would also be a game changer for bigger Indies to produce torso penetrables that go beyond just being the traditional sleeve. I've already seen some start to make larger torso pens!

eroticeffect.com•15 days ago

I'd love to see more larger penetrables as well, but I think that particular niche may be limited by the sheer cost. The silicone used by indies is very expensive compared to TPE/TPU, and a torso uses a LOT of material, meaning that an indie silicone torso would be very expensive

freakypuppy.bsky.social•15 days ago

Very true! I figured cost of materials was the main thing preventing it.

fantasygrove.bsky.social•15 days ago

I would love to see more like this as well, but I think the other barrier is firmness/sizing. The softest usable silicones for toys are still a lot firmer than tpe/tpu penetrables, and the more thickness the wall of a pen has, the firmer it feels. 1/2

fantasygrove.bsky.social•15 days ago

It would take careful planning to make a large scale pen that still feels usable. I believe it's been done, but it's a lot of r&d for a shop to put in to do themselves for the first time. 2/2

eroticeffect.com•15 days ago

^^ Also this

freakypuppy.bsky.social•15 days ago

That makes sense! Thank you for the valuable insight 😊

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