Aurora Material Solutions provides high-performance PVC compounds and custom polymer formulations engineered specifically for the toy industry. Our materials deliver the safety, durability, flexibility, and vibrant aesthetics that toy manufacturers require while meeting the most stringent global child safety regulations including REACH.
Toy manufacturing presents unique material challenges that no other consumer product category faces. Materials must be safe enough for infants to chew on, durable enough for rough play, colorful enough to attract consumers, and compliant with some of the strictest product safety regulations in any industry. The wrong material choice can result in product recalls, safety hazards, legal liability, and irreparable brand damage.
Our AuroraGuard™ and AuroraFlex™ product lines can be engineered to be phthalate-free, BPA-free, and non-toxic formulations across a wide range of durometers and material properties.
AuroraFlex™ flexible PVC compounds are available from 35A to 95A Shore A durometer with phthalate-free and renewable non-phthalate plasticizer options, providing the soft, smooth, chew-safe surfaces essential for teething toys, rattles, sensory toys, and bath toys.
AuroraFlex™ SBS and SEBS compounds deliver rubber-like flexibility with excellent resilience and recovery, making them ideal for squeezable toys, soft blocks, and tactile sensory products. Available up to 50D durometer hardness with clear and oil-free grades, these thermoplastic elastomers provide the non-toxic, skin-safe properties that infant toy manufacturers require.
AuroraGuard™ ABS combines the strength and rigidity of acrylonitrile and styrene polymers with polybutadiene rubber toughness, delivering the impact resistance, dimensional stability, and excellent colorability needed for educational toys that must endure years of heavy use.
AuroraGuard™ PC/ABS alloys provide the ideal balance of impact strength, heat resistance, and aesthetic quality for interactive electronic toys, robotic kits, and complex assembly toys. Available in recyclable grade series with excellent colorability, these compounds support vibrant product designs while meeting the mechanical durability standards required for educational and institutional environments.
AuroraFlex™ flexible PVC provides the ideal combination of softness, strength, and detail fidelity for injection-molded figures, while offering excellent colorability across a wide range of custom colors and skin tones.
For rigid collectible components and display pieces, AuroraGuard™ PC (polycarbonate) offers outstanding impact strength, excellent colorability, and superior dimensional stability. Clear grades are available for transparent toy elements, windows, and display cases, while UV-stabilized options prevent yellowing and degradation for collectibles intended for long-term display.
AuroraFlex™ flexible PVC compounds can be formulated with biocide additives that inhibit microbial growth, ensuring that bath toys remain hygienic and safe throughout their product life. These waterproof, non-toxic formulations resist chlorine, soaps, and cleaning agents commonly encountered in bath and pool environments.
AuroraFlex™ SEBS compounds offer an alternative to traditional PVC for water toys, providing excellent water resistance with oil-free, clear grade options that eliminate concerns about plasticizer migration in aquatic environments. Their rubber-like flexibility and resilience make them ideal for squeezable bath toys and floating play items.
AuroraGuard™ PC (polycarbonate) compounds deliver outstanding impact strength, superior heat resistance, and excellent dimensional stability for structural components of ride-on vehicles, toy cars, and large play structures.
AuroraShield™ ASA compounds provide outstanding weather resistance with excellent UV, water whitening, and stress crack resistance, maintaining color stability and mechanical properties through years of outdoor sun exposure. For components requiring both toughness and weatherability, AuroraShield™ PC/ASA alloys combine polycarbonate impact strength with ASA’s superior UV and moisture resistance for swing sets, playhouses, and outdoor ride-on toys.
AuroraFlex™ SBS and SEBS thermoplastic elastomers deliver high-performance durability with rubber-like toughness and excellent recovery properties, making them ideal for chew toys, fetch toys, and tug-of-war products.
AuroraFlex™ SL compounds provide high-abrasion resistance with excellent processing properties for longer-lasting pet toys with no tearing. These materials can be formulated with biocide additives for antimicrobial protection and are available in a wide range of vibrant, fade-resistant colors. Most custom formulations are 100% recyclable and RoHS compliant.
What are the safest materials for toy manufacturing?
The safest materials for toy manufacturing are phthalate-free, BPA-free, and heavy-metal-free compounds that meet REACH safety standards. For soft baby and toddler toys, AuroraFlex™ flexible PVC with renewable non-phthalate plasticizers and SEBS thermoplastic elastomers provide non-toxic, chew-safe surfaces. For rigid toys requiring impact resistance, AuroraGuard™ ABS and PC compounds deliver structural durability without harmful chemical content. Our technical team can recommend the optimal child-safe material for your specific toy application.
What materials are best for baby and toddler toys?
For baby and toddler toys, AuroraFlex™ flexible PVC (35A to 95A Shore A) with phthalate-free, renewable plasticizers provides soft, chew-safe surfaces ideal for teething toys, rattles, and sensory products. AuroraFlex™ SEBS compounds offer an oil-free, clear alternative with rubber-like flexibility from 10A to 50D durometer. Both options are non-toxic and engineered for the safety requirements of products intended for children under three years of age.
Are your toy materials available in custom colors and textures?
Yes, Aurora offers extensive color customization for toy manufacturing. Our compounds feature excellent colorability across flexible PVC, ABS, PC, PC/ABS, and TPE families, supporting vibrant primaries, pastels, skin tones, metallics, and specialty effects. Custom textures, gloss levels, and surface finishes are available to match brand requirements and consumer expectations. UV-stabilized color options prevent fading for outdoor toy applications.
How does material selection impact toy durability and performance?
Material selection directly determines how long a toy lasts and how safely it performs. Impact-resistant compounds like AuroraGuard™ ABS and PC prevent cracking and breakage that creates sharp edges or choking hazards. Flexible compounds with proper durometer resist tearing during aggressive play. UV-stable materials maintain color and structural integrity for outdoor toys. High-abrasion resistance from AuroraFlex SL compounds extends product life in heavy-use institutional settings like schools and daycare centers.
Finding the right thermoplastic compound starts with understanding your unique application requirements. Aurora’s technical sales team is ready to help you identify the ideal flexible ETP or engineering plastic solution; custom formulated to your performance specifications, processing needs, and industry standards. Reach out today to start the conversation.