Why Are Petopiatoys From Natural Rubber More Resistant?
Imagine the following scenario. You come home from the pet store, having bought a brand new toy for your puppy. You show...
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Imagine the following scenario. You come home from the pet store, having bought a brand new toy for your puppy. You show it to your pet, and he does the excited puppy dance, takes the toy from your hands, and goes to play with it. Well, not a few minutes later, that toy is gone, shredded into pieces. Many pet parents find themselves in the same situation, and it is all because they are buying toys that are not made to survive an aggressive chewer.
If you want a toy that will handle all the pressure, you have to look for one made from durable dog toy material. In the last few years, two materials have stood out, natural rubber and nylon. Petopiatoys makes pet products from natural durable rubber, and despite using the same durable material as other companies, they deliver better quality and results. Here is how.
Why are Petopia’s Dog Toys More Bite-Resistant?
As we mentioned, PetopiaToys makes products from natural rubber, a compound derived from the sap of plants. There are more than 2,000 plants that can produce natural rubber. We will talk more about natural rubber later on, but for now, remember that the sap is collected by making incisions in the tree bark.
Petopia uses a different production process, managing to deliver better quality, despite using the same natural rubber. The main difference is in the formulation and process control of the product. To understand how Petopia manages to create better products, we have to understand natural rubber. Why are Petopia dog toys 2-3 times stronger in tensile and tear strength compared to other companies?
Natural rubber has a high molecular weight and a net-like molecular structure. Yet, some companies create formulations that contain inorganic fillers or semi-reinforcing agents. Because they are not highly compatible with natural rubber, much of the net-like structure of the material is filled with compounds that offer limited reinforcement.
Then, during the mixing process, some manufacturers skip proper mastication, a process that breaks the molecular chains and ensures good compatibility and uniformity of the added materials.
Petopia, on the other hand, uses a high-strength mix of inorganic and organic materials that integrate with natural rubber. Instead of weakening the net-like structure, Petopia forms an additional net-like structure on the polymer chains. The result is an improved tensile and tear strength of the rubber.
Last, but not least, during the molding process, Petopia uses a low-temperature vulcanization system that ensures consistent cross-linking both inside and outside of the product. Many manufacturers use high-temperature vulcanization that has a lower cost and increased output, but lower quality. High-temperature vulcanization can result in a fully vulcanized outer part while the inside remains under-vulcanized, or over-vulcanized outer part. Both scenarios reduce the durability and strength of natural rubber.
Four Reasons Why Petopia Toys are Durable
Here are the four main reasons why Petopia manages to create better, and more durable toys despite using the same material.
· Behavioral research: observing and analyzing dog behavior, mainly chewing habits and biting strength of dogs.· data to analyze the biting force of different parts of the dog's teeth and the level of damage to the product.
· Design and prototyping: using research, they create prototypes with durability and safety in mind, selecting non-toxic materials.
· Rigorous testing: all toys undergo multiple rounds of testing that stimulate real-world use, including evaluating resistance to biting, tearing, and prolonged play. Rigorous testing: all toys undergo multiple rounds of testing to simulate real-life use environments, including evaluating resistance to biting, tearing, and endurance for prolonged play. The usual number of tests is 10,000 times.
· Production and quality control: when approved, toys are manufactured using techniques that ensure quality, not cheaper production price. All toys are subject to quality checks before global distribution.
Understanding Natural Rubber
Natural rubber is one of the best materials on the market for making toys. Not just dog toys, but baby toys as well. In the last several years, companies have been using natural rubber more and more to deliver high-quality baby toys. Made from natural latex, baby and toddlers’ bathing and teething toys are safe for the youngest members of our community. So, if they are safe for babies, they are great for dogs as well, right?
Toddlers can be rough with their toys. They chew on them, tug with them, and constantly drop them. Natural rubber toys are designed to withstand such abuse and are less likely to break. Let’s try to explain natural rubber.
The main component of the harvested natural rubber is cis-polyisoprene, a compound that offers high elasticity, tensile strength, tear resistance, and wear resistance. This compound makes up 91% to 94% of the rubber, with the remaining content being proteins, fatty acids, ash, sugars, and other non-rubber substances.
Due to the presence of unsaturated double bonds, natural rubber is chemically reactive and susceptible to aging when exposed to heat, light, radiation, mechanical deformation, and metal processes.
The structure of the rubber consists mainly of large molecular chains, aggregation structures, and molecular weight distribution. If we look at the mechanical strength of natural rubber, there is a simple explanation for why this durable dog toy material has taken over. As a self-reinforcing rubber, when stretching, it causes molecular chains to align in the stress direction. The result is the forming of crystallites that reinforce the rubber, and the strength remains high even without expansion thanks to the close aggregation of small particles within the internal structure.
Why is Natural Rubber So Good?
There are two reasons why more companies, including PetopiaToys, are using natural rubber. First and foremost, durability and strength. And the second reason is versatility. Natural rubber can help create toys in different shapes, sizes, and designs, ranging from teething toys to animal-shaped figurines, and even dolls. The variety ensures there is something for every pet’s preference. Last, but not least, natural rubber is non-toxic, so you do not have it for your furry friend’s safety. Companies use natural rubber for different toys like chew toys, fetch toys, and even puzzle toys.
Difference Between Latex and Natural Rubber
Often, companies use the term latex when they are talking about natural rubber. But there is a huge difference between the two. We can use the term latex to describe any polymer in a water-based liquid or viscous state. But it does not refer to natural rubber latex.
Natural rubber is a dry product, dried into bales that can be more easily transported and stored. The extrusion process can control dimensions more accurately than a process using liquid natural rubber latex.
Why Should You Avoid Nylon Dog Toys
Nylon dog toys are hard, usually non-edible plastic toys. Available in different sizes, textures, designs, and chewing strengths, nylon toys have also grown in popularity. Yet, what many pet parents do not understand is that nylon is a silk-like thermoplastic, made from petroleum that is melt-processed. Chewing on nylon toys is not a good idea since they are breakable, and puppies and dogs might ingest them.
Made from hard materials, nylon dog toys can damage your pet’s teeth. Fractured teeth, chipped teeth, and broken teeth are all possible outcomes of chewing on hard plastic toys. Nylon toys can splinter, cutting your dog’s mouth, tongue, or gums in the process.
Final Words
When you want to find a safe and durable chew toy for your dog, always look for heavy-duty rubber toys. Make sure the company uses natural rubber that has higher durability. Because it is non-toxic, rubber can help companies create toys that are safe for chewing. Stay away from nylon bones and similar plastic toys that are hard on your dog’s teeth and can splinter into small pieces.
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