Biomedical PTFE / Flex | 16g | 8mm (5/16 Inch) and 10mm (3/8 Inch)
Stud Retainer. Discreetly Hide Your Helix, Lobe or Labret Piercing
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We know you love your piercing, but sometimes you need to hide it for career, school, family or personal reasons. Introducing our simple, yet effective, retainer to disguise any 16g piercing. Compatible with helix, tragus, cartilage and labret piercings. Maintain your piercing while discreetly hiding it using our clear flex, PTFE placement holder.
PTFE polytetrafluoroethylene, is a flexible nickel free wire. It can be autoclaved up to 230C (446F).
Body Jewellery Retainer Specs
- Made using high medical grade materials
- Available in a standard 16 Gauge for ear or lip piercings with 2 post lengths
- This material is totally flexible which makes it very comfortable
- Nickel free, so you will have no allergic reactions
- Petite o-ring for fastening
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The Belly Ring Shop by TummyToys® | Established 2008
Product information
Returns
Yes, we accept returns, even for change of mind. Our items are hygienically dispatched to you in heat sealed plastic sleeves. Please inspect your jewellery prior to opening the sealed sleeve. Due to hygiene reasons we can not accept returns for 'sizing' or 'change of mind' once the plastic sleeve has been tampered. All returns must be requested within 14 days of receipt.
Worldwide Delivery
FREE delivery applies world wide for orders over $75.
We offer express post options for urgent orders. All orders are typically fulfilled within 1-2 business days. We dispatch from a local Brisbane Metro facility with a fast reliable turn around. Read more about our delivery and return policies on our FAQ page.
Australian Delivery Options - Prices start from $4.99 economy post, $8.99 registered post for orders under $30, $7.99 for orders over $30 or free for orders over $75
- Standard Mail: 3-8 Business days
- Priority Post: 2-4 Business days (the queue jumper)
- Express Post: 1-2 Business Days (free express post for orders over $150)
New Zealand Delivery Options -
- Registered Mail: 5-10 Business days
- International Express: 2-5 Business days
US, UK and Rest of World-
- International Mail: 8-20 Business days (depending on location, typically around 8-12 business days)
- International Express Post: 3-8 Business Days
Body Jewellery Size Guide
Body jewellery is measured by both gauge (needle width/thickness) and post length, with different gauges and lengths being more suited to different types of piercings. The post length includes only the piercing post and not any balls or attachments.
Most piercings are performed using the standard sizes, however you can also request different gauges depending on the location and personal preference of the customer.
Below is a general guide of the standard sizing for various piercings, depending on an individuals anatomy there can be variations and it may be a case of trial and error to find your best fit. We recommend measuring a piece you're currently wearing to gain a rough idea prior to purchasing your new jewellery or ask your body piercer the size they used for the implant.
| Placement | Gauge | Post Length | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Navel |
14g (Standard) Can also shrink in width to a size 16g if piercing left to partially close and standard sizes don't fit. |
10mm (Standard) Can also vary from 6mm up to 19mm depending on piercing age and accuracy. Body weight is not usually a factor for piercing measurements. |
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Nipple | 14g (Standard) |
16mm (Standard) Can also vary from 6mm up to 19mm |
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Nostril | 18g, 20g |
6mm - 8mm Hoops 6mm - Studs / L-Bends |
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Septum | 14g, 16g | 8mm - 10mm |
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Helix | 18g, 19g, 20g | 6mm - 8mm |
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Conch | 16g, 18g |
12mm - 16mm Hoops 10 - 14mm Studs |
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Rook | 16g |
6mm Snug/comfortable Can also vary from 5mm up to 8mm |
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Daith | 16g |
8mm Can also vary up to 10mm |
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Tragus | 16g |
6mm Can also vary from 5mm up to 8mm |
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Industrial | 14g |
35mm Can also vary from 25mm up to 38mm |
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Dermal | 14g | Frontals vary between 4mm - 8mm |
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Eyebrow | 16g | 8mm |
How to establish your preferred length for body jewellery.
The listed length (inches" or millimetres as shown above) refers to the distance between the balls. It is the length of the piercing shaft in fractional inches/millimeters and not the length of the full body jewellery.
If you are unsure what size you are, measure a piece of body jewellery that currently fits you correctly and this will assist you in establishing the best size moving forward. You may need to adjust your preferred sizing up or down depending on whether or not the current fit is as snug as you would like or perhaps too tight.
Length Conversion (eg. 3/8" 10mm)
| Millimeters | Fractional Inches |
| 6mm | 1/4" |
| 8mm (short length) | 5/16" |
| 10mm (standard sizes) | 3/8" |
| 11mm (standard sizes) | 7/16" |
| 12mm | 1/2" |
| 14mm | 9/16" |
| 16mm | 5/8" |
| 19mm | 3/4" |
| 22mm | 7/8" |
| 25mm | 1" |
Gauge - width of the shaft (eg. 14g)
Body jewellery is measured by gauges. The higher the gauge the skinnier the piercing post becomes. For example a 12g post is far thicker than a 19g post.
Refer to the chart below for specific details.
| Gauge | Millimeter | Inches |
| 20g (standard septum) | 0.81mm | 1/32" |
| 18g (standard septum) | 1mm | 3/64" |
| 16g (standard septum) | 1.2mm | 3/64" |
| 14g (standard navel) | 1.6mm | 1/16" |
| 12g | 2mm | 5/64" |
| 10g | 2.4mm | 3/32" |
| 8g | 3.2mm | 1/8" |
| 6g | 4mm | 5/32" |
| 4g | 5mm | 3/16" |
| 2g | 6mm | 1/4" |
| 0g | 8mm | 5/16" |
| 00g | 9.5mm | 3/8" |
Ball Size Conversion Chart
Body jewellery balls are sold by the millimeter, and the threading (screw) needs to match the piercing posts gauge.
| Millimeters | Fractional Inches |
| 3 | 1/8 |
| 4 | 5/32 |
| 5 | 3/16 |
| 6 | 1/4 |
| 8 | 5/16 |
| 10 | 3/8 |
When cleaning this type of material do NOT use alcohol or any chemical based cleaning agents as these will crack and damage your jewellery. Simply rinse in warm water with a generic disinfectant hand soap.
TIP: Try to avoid over screwing any PTFE balls as making these too tight can cause them to break or crack.
How to Size PTFE Wire Belly Rings
The best thing about PTFE wire belly bars is that they are easily resized to a desired length. To adjust, use a pair of scissors and cut the bar on a slight angle at the required length. Using a surgical steel ball, screw it on to the newly cut edge with firm pressure and the PTFE bar will re-thread itself. If you wish to fit your wire with a PTFE ball instead of a surgical steel one you can swap it back over once the thread has been created.
