Material Composition | Daily pet grooming, frequent use | Industry: Plastic (ASTM D648) Base: Silicone (ASTM D2000) ▲ (50% lighter) Advanced: Silicone+Rubber (ASTM D2000 + D2000-78) ▲▲ (30% more durable) | Base: Lightweight, flexible ▲ Advanced: Enhanced grip and durability ▲▲ | Industry: Prone to cracking; Advanced: Slightly higher cost ▲▲ |
Softness/Ergonomics | Prolonged use on sensitive pets | Industry: Shore A 80 (ASTM D2240) Base: Shore A 65 ▲ (softer) Advanced: Shore A 50 ▲▲ (ultra-soft) | Base: Reduces hand fatigue ▲ Advanced: Extra comfort for extended use ▲▲ | Industry: May cause discomfort; Advanced: Less rigid for precision ▲▲ |
Chemical Resistance | Exposure to pet shampoos | Industry: None Base: Withstands 10+ chemical exposures (ASTM D543) ▲ Advanced: 50+ exposures ▲▲ | Base: Resists common pet chemicals ▲ Advanced: Industrial-grade resistance ▲▲ | Industry: Degradation with chemicals; Advanced: Limited UV resistance ▲▲ |
Weight | Mobility/portability | Industry: 50g (steel) Base: 25g (silicone) ▲ (50% lighter) Advanced: 20g (silicone+light rubber) ▲▲ | Base: Lightweight ▲ Advanced: Ultra-light for small pets ▲▲ | Industry: Heavy for small hands; Advanced: Less robust for heavy-duty use ▲▲ |
Durability | High-frequency grooming | Industry: 500 uses (ISO 281) Base: 1000 uses ▲ (doubled) Advanced: 2000 uses ▲▲ (quadrupled) | Base: Twice as durable ▲ Advanced: Four times industry standard ▲▲ | Industry: Frequent replacements; Advanced: Requires careful handling ▲▲ |
Finger Insert Design | Hands-free grooming | Industry: Traditional handle Base: Finger ring (ISO 9001) ▲ Advanced: Adjustable finger ring ▲▲ | Base: Ergonomic ▲ Advanced: Customizable fit ▲▲ | Industry: Requires hand grip; Advanced: Slightly bulkier ▲▲ |