Near Clear is a new offering at HPE!This gorgeous platinum cure silicone is extremely translucent, nigh on transparent, and makes for a wonderful body safe toy or a beautiful, squishy conversation piece.NC items may present a slightly firmer hand-feel than other items of similar firmness.00-31 (soft+) NC feels marginally to significantly firmer than 00-30 (normal soft), dependent on the size of the item. The firmness difference is more noticeable in larger items. 00-31 items are listed as "soft+" firmness.00-45 (medium+) NC feels marginally to significantly firmer than 00-50 (normal medium), dependent on the size of the item. The firmness difference is more noticeable in larger items. 00-45 items are listed as "medium+" firmness.Small imperfections such as minor scuffs, tooling marks, surface variances, and pigment freckles may be more visible than normal. These will not be marked as flops and will not be subject to any form of discount unless otherwise noted.Due to the nature of the material, extremely minor bubbling on the bottoms of bases is a possibility and should not affect use or cleaning unless otherwise noted in the listing.As with all forms of silicone, through regular use NC may experience a marginal loss of clarity and shine over time, either through developing a slight cloudiness or through natural abrasion of its surface. This should not impact usability or longevity or significantly impact the appearance of the item.It is not recommended to boil this item as this may speed the rate at which marginal cloudiness occurs.If absolutely necessary, is not recommended to subject this item to extreme heat or boiling for more than a few minutes at a time.Due to it's clarity, NC items may be more susceptible to visible surface damage. As with all silicone, please keep it away from sharp implements/edges, do not dig fingernails into it, and do not keep it in direct sunlight for long periods of time.It is also not recommended to store any form of silicone on a highly textured surface as doing so may result in permanent imprints on the bottom of the item.