Can Silicone Pet Products Be Customized with Logo, Color, or Shape?

2025-10-15

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— The Complete Guide by LYA Silicone

Silicone has become one of the most preferred materials in the pet product industry for its safety, durability, flexibility, and excellent moldability. From silicone pet bowls, collapsible travel bowls, and chew toys, to lick mats and pet brushes, silicone offers a superior texture and long lifespan.

A common question we receive is:
👉 “Can silicone pet products be customized with a logo, color, or unique shape?”

The answer is YES — and there are multiple proven, scientific methods to achieve durable, attractive, and compliant customization.
Below, we explain the science behind silicone customization, the available production techniques, and frequently asked questions (FAQ).

1. Why Silicone Is Ideal for Customization (Scientific Basis)

Chemical Stability & Safety: Food-grade and medical-grade silicone are chemically inert, biocompatible, and non-toxic, with excellent temperature resistance and aging stability. They comply with FDA, LFGB, RoHS, and ISO 10993 standards, ensuring material safety for pet and baby use.
Excellent Process Control: Through Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) injection molding or compression molding, we can create precise, complex shapes with high repeatability and multi-hardness integration.
Color Consistency: Food-grade or medical-grade color masterbatches bond permanently with silicone during curing, ensuring UV stability, anti-fading, and high color fastness even after long-term use.
Mechanical Performance: Silicone offers outstanding elasticity, tear strength, and tensile strength — ideal for chewable toys, feeding accessories, and daily-use pet products.

2. Customization Options: Logo, Color, and Shape

🔹 Color Customization

Pre-colored LSR: Using pre-colored liquid silicone during molding achieves consistent and washable colors — ideal for bowls, feeders, and lick mats.
Two-shot / Multi-shot Molding: Combines two or more silicone colors in one product for unique color-block or gradient effects — perfect for toys or handles.
Surface Printing (Pad / UV Printing): Enables detailed designs or texts, though requires special primers for adhesion. Best for small-volume or promotional runs.
Pantone Matching: We can match any Pantone color, keeping ΔE tolerance within industrial standards to ensure your brand identity stays consistent.

🔹 Logo Customization

Molded-in Emboss/Deboss: The most durable and elegant way to integrate your logo — directly engraved into the mold and cured with silicone.
In-mold Color Fill: Adds a contrast color inside engraved logos for higher visibility.
Laser Marking / Hot Stamping: Available for certain silicone surfaces or accessories; suitable for fine text or branding codes.
Metal / PU Tag Bonding: Used for premium pet accessories, combining silicone with brand nameplates or decorative elements.
Pad / Silk Printing: With proper surface treatment and silicone ink, this allows for multi-color logos and fine details.

🔹 Shape Customization

Custom Mold Design: Using CAD → CNC → Molding, any shape can be achieved — from cartoon chew toys to ergonomic pet brushes and anti-choke bowls.
3D Prototyping: Before mold production, 3D-printed samples are used to validate design and fit, reducing tooling risks.
Multi-Hardness Overmolding: Integrating different silicone durometers (Shore A) in one part — ideal for combining soft grips with rigid structures.

3. LYA Silicone Customization Process (SOP)

Requirement Discussion: Confirm specifications — grade, color, logo position, structure, and function.
Feasibility Analysis: Our engineers evaluate mold design, structural strength, and material compatibility.
3D Design & Prototype: We provide 3D rendering and prototypes for approval before mold fabrication.
Mold Making: High-precision CNC tooling and polishing for perfect surface texture.
Trial Production: Conduct color, adhesion, and durability testing (tear, tensile, heat/cold, UV aging).
Mass Production & Quality Control: Dimensional inspection, batch traceability, and third-party testing available upon request.
Packaging & Logistics: OEM/ODM packaging, labeling, and barcode solutions available.

4. Compliance & Safety — Why You Can Trust LYA Silicone

Material Grades: Food-grade and medical-grade silicone available with safe crosslinking systems.
Testing Certifications: Support for FDA, LFGB, RoHS, REACH, ISO 10993, and ISO 9001 testing reports.
UV & Wash Durability: Products undergo UV aging and wash tests to ensure logo and color stability — crucial for pet feeding and chewing applications.

5. Typical Customization Scenarios (with Keyword Coverage)

Custom Silicone Pet Bowls / Collapsible Bowls: Pre-colored LSR molding with embossed logo, ideal for outdoor and promotional use.
Chew Toys (Silicone Dog Toys / Chew Balls): Multi-hardness overmolded design with engraved brand logo for better grip and tear resistance.
Lick Mats / Slow Feeders: Fine details formed directly from molds; dishwasher-safe, colorful, and safe for pets.
Pet Brushes / Grooming Tools: Ergonomic handles with soft silicone bristles, featuring pad-printed or molded logos.

6. Cost & MOQ Considerations

Tooling Cost: Depends on design complexity and cavity count — a one-time investment for long-term production.
MOQ: Varies by product type and color; single-color items usually require lower MOQ than multi-color molds.
Sampling: We recommend 3D-printed or small-batch prototypes for verification before full production.

7. Why Choose LYA Silicone?

Over a decade of experience in silicone injection molding and custom silicone manufacturing.
One-stop OEM/ODM solution: Design → Prototyping → Mold Fabrication → Production → Testing → Packaging.
Full customization support — color, logo, structure, hardness, and material grade.
Proven quality system with FDA / LFGB / RoHS / ISO compliance for global export.

✅ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Can I match my brand’s Pantone color exactly?
Yes. We use food-grade silicone color masterbatch to achieve accurate Pantone matching with ΔE tolerance control. Sample approval is recommended for color-sensitive projects.

Q2: Which logo method lasts the longest?
Molded-in logos (embossed or debossed) or color-filled designs are the most durable. Pad printing or UV printing suits small runs or complex multi-color designs.

Q3: Can you produce directly from my CAD or AI design?
Yes. Please provide STL/STEP/IGES files — our engineers will optimize them for manufacturability and silicone flow.

Q4: Do I need certification for my custom pet products?
For products that contact food or skin, we recommend FDA, LFGB, or ISO 10993 testing. LYA can arrange third-party testing upon request.

Q5: Will colors or dual-color parts fade or blend over time?
No. Two-shot or overmolded colors are permanently bonded during curing. Printed logos can also be protected with surface coatings.

Q6: What is the MOQ and tooling cost?
Both depend on product size, complexity, and color count. Share your design for an accurate estimate.

Q7: Can you add QR codes or barcodes on silicone parts?
Yes. We offer UV printing, laser marking, or engraved code options depending on surface type and application.

Partner with LYA Silicone

If you’re looking for custom silicone pet products — including silicone pet bowls, chew toys, lick mats, collapsible bowls, and pet brushes — LYA Silicone provides OEM & ODM solutions backed by science, precision, and trust.