Canes and rods are versatile implements, easy to direct and offering a wide range of sensation. Rattan is the traditional material for canes, but the modern toy chest also includes strong and durable synthetics, such as fiber glass, acrylic, acetyl, nylon, and teflon. In the larger world these synthetics are used for such things as construction supports, machined parts, protective coatings, and artificial heart valves. Under normal use (or even extreme use) you can expect these toys to last.