This Creavit Lara toilet seat has a soft close system and is made in glossy white. It is made of thermoplastic and has stainless steel hinges. The advantage of soft close is that the seat does not fall down with a loud sound; this also saves the seat and the toilet. Never force a soft-close seat down — you could damage the hinges. Due to the square shape, this seat only fits a limited number of toilets, including the Creavit Lara.