Product Selection

Types of Silicone Nipple Covers: A Catalog-Based Selection Guide

Silicone nipple-cover catalogs can include adhesive, non-adhesive, shaped, perforated and connected-cup formats. The useful first step is to separate those structures before comparing dimensions, option labels or customization requirements.

Knowledge GuideUpdated October 27, 20268 minute read
Answer first

“Silicone nipple cover” is a product family, not one interchangeable specification. In TD's current catalog, YM01–YM24 use a Solid Silicone material label, while the backing, outline, dimension system and connected-cup construction vary by model. Buyers should identify the intended product family first, then confirm the exact catalog model and its listed options in the RFQ and physical sample.

Five product families shown in the catalog

The groupings below describe visible construction and catalog labels. They do not promise the same fit, hold, lift or garment result across models. Treat each YM number as a separate product reference.

Catalog familyVerified TD examplesWhat the catalog confirmsWhat still requires a sample
Round or plain nipple coversYM01, YM02, YM03YM01 is labeled Matte Adhesive. YM02 and YM03 are labeled Non-Adhesive Plain.Surface feel, garment interaction, edge visibility and model-specific use instructions.
Shaped or extended coversYM06–YM09, YM11–YM16Named outlines include rabbit ear, cat ear, triangle long, comma-shaped and several lifting-patch formats.How the outline sits with the intended garment and whether the sample meets the buyer's target result.
Perforated coversYM18, YM20, YM21, YM22Perforation is part of the cataloged construction. YM18 is listed in 8CM and 10CM; YM21 and YM22 are listed at 10CM.Any comfort, airflow or wear-performance conclusion. Perforation alone does not prove those outcomes.
Connected cups and buckle brasYM04, YM05, YM17, YM19, YM23, YM24The catalog includes connected-cup, clasp and buckle formats with A/B, C/D or S/M/L option labels depending on model.Fit grading, cleavage, support and compatibility with a target body or garment.
Other shaped single coversYM10, YM13The catalog uses One Size for the ingot-shaped and comma-shaped entries.“One Size” does not establish universal fit; the physical dimensions and buyer acceptance criteria still need confirmation.
Catalog photograph of TD model YM01 matte adhesive round silicone nipple covers
YM01 — Nipple Cover, Matte Adhesive. Catalog sizes run from 7CM to 13CM.
Shared catalog photograph for TD non-adhesive plain nipple cover models YM02 and YM03
YM02 and YM03 — Non-Adhesive Plain. The catalog shares one image cell for these two model rows.
Catalog photograph showing the perforated construction of TD model YM18
YM18 — Perforated with Adhesive, listed in 8CM and 10CM.
Catalog photograph of TD model YM04 connected mango adhesive bra cups
YM04 — Mango Bra with Adhesive, listed with A/B and C/D catalog options.

Adhesive and non-adhesive are model-level distinctions

The material label alone does not tell a buyer how a cover is intended to stay in place. YM01 is a Solid Silicone nipple cover with a Matte Adhesive catalog label. YM02 and YM03 also carry the Solid Silicone label, but their backing entry is Non-Adhesive Plain. Other entries use With Adhesive or Perforated with Adhesive.

That distinction should remain visible in a sourcing brief. Do not approve “silicone nipple covers” as a generic description if the sample, packaging artwork or purchase order needs a specific adhesive category. For a broader decision framework, read the existing adhesive versus non-adhesive model comparison.

Read dimensions and option labels without converting them

TD's catalog uses several option systems. Numeric cover entries may list a diameter-style CM value and a weight, while connected-cup models may use A/B and C/D. Some shaped formats use S/M/L or One Size. These systems are not interchangeable.

  • YM01 lists 7CM, 8CM, 10CM, 12CM and 13CM, each with a catalog weight.
  • YM02 and YM03 each list 8CM, 10CM and 12CM, but the listed weights differ by model.
  • YM04 and YM05 use A/B and C/D option groups with catalog weights.
  • YM15, YM20 and YM24 use S/M/L labels, but the catalog does not define a universal body-size conversion.
  • YM10, YM13 and YM16 use One Size; that label should not be rewritten as “fits all.”

A buyer should record the model number and exact catalog option together. Where a measurement basis is not stated, ask for a dimensioned specification or measure the physical sample using an agreed method before approval.

What to put in a model-specific RFQ

  1. Name the model and family. Use the YM number plus the original catalog name rather than a broad category alone.
  2. State the exact option. Record the CM, A/B or C/D, S/M/L, or One Size label exactly as shown.
  3. Confirm the backing category. Specify Matte Adhesive, Non-Adhesive Plain, With Adhesive or Perforated with Adhesive as applicable.
  4. Attach color and packaging references. The catalog indicates custom colors and custom packaging are available, but feasibility, artwork, color approval and quotation still need project-specific confirmation.
  5. Define sample checks. Include the measurements, appearance, packaging and garment trial the buyer will use to approve the physical sample.

Use the OEM sample brief guide to turn those choices into an approval record, or go to Contact when the model reference and project requirements are ready.

Catalog evidence limits

This guide uses the October 2026 TD silicone nipple-cover catalog as its model and specification source. The catalog supports the model names, Solid Silicone labels, backing descriptions, listed options, selected weights, color references and packaging availability described here. It does not establish a cleaning method, reuse count, waterproof or sweatproof performance, breathability improvement, hypoallergenic or medical-grade status, skin safety, wear duration, measured lifting effect, MOQ, lead time, certification or stock availability. Confirm those items separately when relevant to a project.