News — Silicone

Silicone products have been around for a while and in recent years utensils for use in the kitchen have become more common though there still seems to be some skepticism amongst consumers. First lets be clear silicone is not a plastic that is made from petrochemicals. Silicone is a compound derived from a chemical process that utilizes silica as its key component. There are different grades of silicone for use in different applications and for example the products sold by Zakka Japan like the VIV silicone steamers and bottles use high grade silicone manufactured in Japan that has passed stringent...

Collapsible silicone drink bottles are a new product that offers consumers the convenience of being able to fold them up after the contents are consumed. The original version of the bottle won a "Good-Design" award in Japan in 2012. The product is designed in Japan and made from silicone and a mold made there though the actual manufacture is done in China on behalf of the Japanese company. So why would you want a collapsible silicone water bottle? The short answer is convenience, if you are a hiker, sportsman or traveller space in your bag comes at a premium and...