Toys are the warmest companions of childhood, and the core that supports this companionship is invisible material technology. The quality of toys is mainly determined by their material properties. It not only concerns the fun experience during play, but also carries multiple industry missions of safety assurance, experience upgrading, and sustainable development.
Jinfa Technology, as a global leader in the field of new materials, has been deeply involved in toy materials for more than 30 years, relying onLayout of the entire industry chain and cutting-edge materials scienceWe serve over 500 toy companies worldwide, from leading building block brands to trendy toy manufacturers, breaking through industry pain points with precise technology and redefining the innovation boundaries and "character" of toys.
01The Achilles' heel of the toy industry
Currently, the toy industry is facing three core pain points, and material issues have become the key to breaking through development bottlenecks.
Security anxiety
Toys with excessive chemical content pose a prominent risk of exposure at a young age
The safety of toys has always been the most concerned topic for parents, especially for young children who are in the stage of strongest curiosity and exploration. How to ensure that toys not only bring joy but also do not pose a threat to children's health due to material issues is a huge challenge facing the toy industry.
It is reported that multiple toys worldwide will be recalled in 2024 due to material safety issues, mainly caused by excessive levels of phthalates and heavy metals. Especially for toys used by young children, it is required that the materials have characteristics such as saliva resistance, no harmful substance precipitation, and moderate softness and hardness. However, traditional PVC materials often have hidden dangers due to the addition of pungent plasticizers, and ordinary ABS materials are also prone to the precipitation of harmful substances. Balancing safety and hand feel is not an easy task, and high standard safety materials are often difficult to find. This also leads to many toys being delayed in being exported to the European Union due to failed testing.
Environmental pressure
Traditional toys have a low recycling rate and are facing dual pressures from policies and the market
With the increasing global awareness of environmental protection, the toy industry is also facing dual pressures from policies and the market. In recent years, the use of plastic products has gradually been restricted worldwide, and plastic recycling and sustainable development have become the focus of attention for more and more industries.
Traditional plastic toys are mostly made of materials such as PVC, PP, PE, ABS, etc., which have the advantages of low cost and easy processing. However, the recycling rate of these materials is relatively low, and most plastic toys cannot be fully reused after recycling, which can cause plastic pollution to the environment. Although green materials such as bio based materials and recycled materials have gradually entered the market, the cost increase of up to 10% -20% compared to traditional materials makes it difficult for many manufacturers to choose. Nevertheless, many manufacturers have begun actively exploring more sustainable new materials to cope with increasingly stringent environmental policies.
Creative limitations
Complex design encounters obstacles, material performance slows down innovation
The innovation in the toy industry is not only reflected in exterior design, but also in the continuous expansion of functionality and gameplay. Nowadays, toys are not limited to simple splicing, but tend towards intelligence, interactivity, and multifunctionality. Various complex toy designs emerge endlessly, especially in building blocks, electronic toys, and interactive toys such as AR and VR, where material innovation becomes the key to achieving design.
For example, building block toys require precise insertion and extraction performance and can withstand long-term use, while many common materials such as ordinary PP have limited fluidity and cannot form fine joint parts, seriously restricting the realization of creative design. In addition, the demand for transparent toys is increasing, but traditional transparent PS materials are brittle and difficult to meet the requirements of high strength and drop resistance.
02Jinfa Technology's' Toy Materials', Play with Unlimited Possibilities
Since its establishment, Jinfa Technology has been committed to the research and development of high-performance polymer new materials, especially in the toy industry, adhering to the mission of "entertaining people, shaping people's intelligence, and fulfilling people's responsibilities", providingOne stop shop, multi categoryOur material solutions comprehensively cover the needs of toy manufacturing.
To meet the special needs of the toy industry for material safety and innovation, Jinfa Technology has specially formed a team of experts from multiple fields, including experts in building block application, green materials, toy materials, and aesthetic design. These experts not only possess profound professional knowledge, but also have unique insights into child psychology, education, and market trends, ensuring that Jinfa Technology's material solutions meet safety standards while stimulating children's creativity and imagination.
Building block specific ABS (Hitoy/G360/GAR-011AW)
Jinfa Technology's ABS building block special material hasExcellent plug-in performance and high dimensional stability, with excellent scratch resistanceThe friction coefficient and insertion force performance can be precisely controlled, and the hand feel is excellent, effectively avoiding discomfort caused by surface friction. In addition, the material has excellent aging resistance and high color retention rate, and even after long-term use, the color remains bright and new.
Customized high rigidity ABS material enables mini particle building blocks to withstand multiple layers of weight without deformation, ensuring the durability of the product and the possibility of creative implementation. In addition to regular colored ABS materials, Jinfa Technology also offers colored transparent, spray free, and luminous ABS materials to meet different needs. Based on different customer needs, Jinfa Technology provides a variety of high-end, mid-range, and universal material solutions to provide customers with the most cost-effective choices.
Biobased PVC (PVC-NB90)
Jinfa Technology's bio based PVC material contains up to 43% bio based carbon content, without traditional petroleum based plasticizers, non-toxic and harmless, and complies with multiple international toy safety regulations such as F963, EN71-3, REACH, RoHS, etc. This material hasExcellent hardness and resistance to tension and torsion, high coating adhesion, and good antibacterial performance.
This material adopts the same material as LABUBU, which solves the problem of traditional PVC materialsStinky odorandEasy to peel off paintTwo major issues are very suitable for the production of children's toys, especially mother and baby toy products. In addition, its environmental performance meets the high standards of the European Union, which can help customers smoothly pass environmental certification.
Environmentally friendly PCR/biobased materials
The PCR-ABS (post consumer recycled) material provided by Jinfa Technology has properties similar to new materials and has been certified by FDADual guarantee of safety and environmental protectionThe bio based PLA material can naturally degrade within 6 months and meets green environmental standards, making it suitable for toys that require high environmental protection requirements.
These materials can help toy manufacturers meet the EU's environmental label certification requirements, especially for the production of mother and baby products such as dental implants, solving the dual needs of "entry safety" and "environmental protection".
High density PPS imitation alloy material
The high-density PPS material of Jinfa Technology has a metallic texture endowed with high rigidity and a good hand feel endowed with high density, bringing a heavy weight to small toys that can rival metal.Good fluidity and excellent dimensional stability give it design freedomBeing able to break through the limits of creativity and bring new solutions to the market.
In addition to the core solutions mentioned above, the innovation landscape of Jinfa Technology is still expanding.
In the figurine and doll categories, Jinfa Technology also hasHigh performance thermoplastic elastomers including TPV, TPS, TPR, and TPUThese materials can precisely regulate various needs from skin touch to joint toughness, injecting ultimate simulation and environmental genes into high-end toys. Through continuous innovation, Jinfa Technology provides unlimited possibilities for the diversified needs of the toy industry.
03Full chain service: value upgrade from materials to ecology
Jinfa Technology has the full production capacity of the entire industry chain, from the synthesis end to the modification end, equipped with various performance control methods. At the same time, it utilizesRich evaluation data on the application sideCan assist customers in achieving continuous upgrades of toy products.
expert team
Jinfa Technology not only leads in material innovation, but also achieves the ultimate in technical services. It has two provincial-level toy material experts, forming a cross disciplinary professional team. The team conducted in-depth researchBuilding block application and aesthetic designBy utilizing specialized technologies, we can assist customers in accurately optimizing material properties and provide scientific support for the design of each toy.
Professional Testing
Jinfa Technology has established a professional toy control substance detection platform, equipped with advanced detection equipment such as ICP-OES, IC-UV, GC-MS, etc., which can comprehensively detect harmful substances such as heavy metals, phthalates, azo dyes, organotin, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, etc. in toy raw materials and finished products, ensuring that the products meet the regulatory requirements of different regions around the world such as EU REACH, US ASTM/CPSC, and China GB.
Meanwhile, Jinfa Technology has also establishedMaterial Traceability SystemEach batch of materials can be traced through the entire process of "raw materials production testing", saving 30% of third-party testing time.
Industry collaboration
Jinfa Technology continues to work closely with world leading toy companies to ensure that every toy meets the highest safety standards. In addition, it also opens laboratories for customers to use,Provide customized testing servicesTo help customers match design and material requirements in advance, making the matching of creativity and materials more accurate, laying a solid foundation for the production of toys.
04Conclusion: Material technology makes childhood more reassuring and toys more futuristic
In the process of children's growth, toys are not just objects, they are partners for children to explore the world, develop imagination, and learn social interaction. Jinfa Technology is committed to perfectly integrating safety, innovation, environmental protection, and aesthetics through advanced material technology, helping children around the world experience unlimited fun while playing.
With the continuous advancement of technology, future toys will be more intelligent, diverse, and environmentally friendly. Jinfa Technology will continue to adhere to innovation driven development, promote the sustainable development of the toy industry, and bring benefits to global consumersSafer, more environmentally friendly, and more creativeThe toy products.