Super-Bands are cast polyurethane, hand-molded one ring at a time, each needing hand-finishing and cleaning. The custom urethane formula is dispensed via state-of-the-art casting machines under an ISO-9001-certified quality system. They are made in Pennsylvania, USA. They look different, and far outlast any silicone rings. Some people see the value in high-quality American-made polyurethane rings, others don't. The price is indicative of production costs, not over-inflated margins.

Yes, actually since I came up with them and manufacture them. Unlike others, I choose to not actively promote the product on Pinside constantly, and I sell only through distributors. My post was relevant to the original post discussing pricing differences.