Frequently Asked Questions

Is silicone biocompatible?
Can silicone be used in fresh piercings?
Are they comfortable?
Does repeated autoclaving, bending and/or folding weaken the silicone after a given amount of time?
Can I keep my silicone eyelets in while in the shower or pool?
I have heard you do not recommend stretching with Kaos?
What if I want to stretch with your product?
Do you recommend any kind of a lubricant when inserting or removing jewelry?
Can I put these in my cartilage piercings?
Has anyone had allergic reactions or problems with the silicone?
How do you dye the silicone?
Does the silicone fade?
Is silicone micro-porous?
I lost the caresheet that came with my order.
What's the difference between the kinds of eyelets?
How do they handle temperature variations?
Can I wear Kaos under my helmet, during sports?
Can I get eyelets made in custom sizes/colors?
Can I get swirl plugs smaller than 1/2"?
What is parylene coating?

A few people have had problems with irritation from our silicone, and this has largely occurred when using the silicone jewelry to stretch or installing silicone just after stretching by another method. Additionally, those with seasonal and pet allergies who have attempted to stretch have not had success. We are pretty certain this is due to the tacky surface of the soft material. This tackiness can cause small tears in the weak tissue on the inside of the stretched lobe, and may also pick up particulate contaminants (ie: allergens) on its tacky surface. These tears and/or debris then cause irritation. In general, when you stretch a piercing (by any method) you tend to tear or damage the tissue, either due to pressure or friction caused by the stretch. Normally, this goes away within a few hours or days. But, if the jewelry is too tight or tacky, it can effectively seal off the piercing, and it can't drain. The plasma builds up, and the bacteria (usually there is a certain amount of bacteria already residing in the piercing) run amuck. We recommend you remove the jewelry immediately (carefully and with lubricant) if you think this is happening or the piercing may be further damaged. The tearing problem is most pronounced when trying to stretch cartilage, which often ends up a painful failure. For these reasons KAOS DOES NOT recommend stretching piercings (especially cartilage) with our current product.

Can I order a different way?
How can I pay for my order?
How long does production take?
How do you ship my order?
Is this price for a pair?

What are the prices?
How do I set up a wholesale account
What payment methods do you accept for wholesale purchases?
What products/sizes/colors are available at wholesale?