WHAT IS MEDICAL GRADE SILICONE?

A lot of companies use the term “medical grade silicone.” This generally means one of two things:

1. Medical-long term implantable material: This technical term describes a material that can stay in the body as part of an implantable device. Due to its purity, it’s generally too expensive for food-grade applications.

2. Medical grade: More technically referred to as medical-healthcare grade, class VI silicone tested for biocompatibility, this type is our material of choice for a wide range of products, including menstrual cups, baby bottle nipples, scuba mouthpieces, water pipes, and food and skin contact products.