Is the inner layer soft silicone or the hard rubber (sometimes called TPU)?
211571
It is tpu cover over a hard plastic shell. Buy the dualtek case instead you will be glad you did
211572
It's soft, and then there is an additional casing around that, that is a hard surface. I love mine, this is my 2nd case, works great, protects my phone and isn't super bulky.
211573
The inner layer is soft silicone(soft polymer?), this adds great protection, I have dropped mine several times but the case stills looks just as good 15 months later.
2043091
I believe it is the newer silicone model, but it does have rubber O rings for sealing and in recommend putting a little silicone grease on those so they will last longer.
250861
Yes it's hard. It isn't "rubbery". It has a matte finish on it that has a "slight" silicone feel to it.
1615199
These cease aren't as soft as the silicone. They are a harder material but work great! I have dropped my phone and haven't had any cracks or chips yet. They stay on the phone well. Mine never comes off unless I take it off and I have these in several colors. You have to push the buttons on the side for volume etc.. A little harder but I'm used to it now. I would definitely recommend these! Hope this helps!
1163649
The upper section is a food-grade silicone similar to other "oven safe" silicone baking trays or cooking utensils. That isn't the issue. The bottom however feels more like a regular TPA material, similar to the polymers used in typical Rubbermaid and tupperwear containers.
1616813
It is in two parts, the inner part is rubber suabe and the second covering the rubber is hard plastic. The plastic covers behind, left and right, the corners are rubber.
18647
Thermoplastic Polyurethane. basically it's similar type stuff they make skateboard wheels out of. it's put into a mold and produced in the exact shape of this phone and can all be produced in one piece, unlike those old "snap together" plastic cases. it's a somewhat hard, slightly rubbery type plastic which is much more durable than similar "silicone skins". but more flexible and forgiving (and less likely to crack or shatter) than other, harder plastics. I have another TPU case on my Galaxy Note3 7" tablet and it works wonders. The Hyperion one is very good also. Thermoplastic Polyurethane. basically it's similar type stuff they make skateboard wheels out of. it's put into a mold and produced in the exact shape of this phone and can all be produced in one piece, unlike those old "snap together" plastic cases. it's a somewhat hard, slightly rubbery type plastic which is much more durable than similar "silicone skins". but more flexible and forgiving (and less likely to crack or shatter) than other, harder plastics. I have another TPU case on my Galaxy Note3 7" tablet and it works wonders. The Hyperion one is very good also.
861256
It is a soft inner ear part. It's like a rubberized silicon type of material.
2283188
Hi, Kane. Honestly I dont know what TPU is. What I can tell you though is that the inner layer is exactly like one of those ultra cheap soft silicone cases you buy for phone when you want at least a hint of protection. It is thicker though. It encapsulates the whole phone but is flimsy, soft, and doesnt fit snug. The hard plastic outter layer only covers half the phone along the back and onto the sides. The hard plastic does not cover the corners or the top and bottom 25% of the case. That thing is garbage. I was pissed when I got it and put my phone in it. The 2 peices dont even snug against each other much less the phone. Get a different case and spare yourself the greif and headache of having to return it and shop for another case like I have had to do. I hope this helps.
1813157
It feels like silicone. This is the details on package. "Soft-bite coating is FDA and CPSIA compliant. No mention of the exact material it is made of for mouth part.
1384754
It is two pieces that fit together. Inside layer is silicone and the outside layer is hard plastic.
2275657
Yes. Its gel silicone. Slim, not bulky. Fits perfect. I have 2 for both Iphone 5's and one for my Ipad mini. I've searched for the best and this is it. I had this brand for 2 previous generations of I phone. I' m pretty tough on them and this holds up very well. I think a hard case is bulky and not necessary. We do a lot of boating and this type of soft silicone stops the phone from slipping off the dashboard. The colors are nice too.
334192
I don't know what this material is, it's called TCP or TPU I believe, but it's not rubbery, it's soft, smoother and less sticky than rubber. Good quality regardless.
1212439
The back covers are soft grip rubber (TPU). They have way better grip than the plastic original backs.
1703492
The rubber on the home & volume buttons is very soft. It's more like a silicone-rubber feel. I absolutely love it.
453340
I have the indigo colored case. it is not metallic. It is a soft feel but not silicone. More like a hard plastic with a rubber coating.
162772
It is not silicone. It's very responsive with an amazing battery life. The only thing that I would consider a con is when the charge is getting low on the keyboard it will not register all of your key strokes. Excellent product, highly recommended, & used everyday.