Care of Latex
When you receive your latex outfit, you will notice that it has been shipped in a light coating of talc. This has prevented the garment from sticking to itself during shipping. There is no need to wash your latex design prior to the first wear. You many want to sprinkle a little more talc to the inside of the outfit before you put it on.
You will notice your latex product has an ammonia smell. All Latex outfits began in the form of liquid latex, and ammonia is a component of liquid latex. Over time this smell will go away as you wear your outfit. HELPFUL HINT: Many rubber fetishists enjoy the aroma of fresh rubber. It stimulates the olfactory receptors, and can become an intrinsic part a "fondly remembered" scene or encounter.
Lubes & Powders
- When getting into tight latex garments, talc is the best solution.
- It is important to note that at NO time can baby powder or any other powders be used due to them turning into a paste when moistened.
- When using talc, buy only from companies marked suitable for babies, some talc can contain Asbestos particles, which can be harmful to you.
- When using lubricants, ONLY water based is acceptable. All other lubricants such as Oils, grease, abrasives and solvents -based lubricants and massage oil will destroy the latex.
Shining - Want a deep glossy shine on your latex? In order to achieve this, you must first wipe off any excess powder from the outside with a soft, damp cloth. Using only a silicone based polish, spread a fair amount onto the garment and gently smear it in with a soft, lint-free cloth.
- Cheaper products such as Armoural may also be used, but please avoid getting them into or around your mouth.
Precautions - Any sharp object such as jewelry, nails, ect must be avoided in order to lessen the chances of damaging the latex. Remove all jewelry prior to putting on your latex garment.
- Oils and latex may never be used together because the oil will over time break down the latex and cause it to disintegrate.
- Latex may not be stored near sunlight because it will cause your latex to turn white and/or chalky. Keep away from naked flame and intense heat.
- Polishing your latex garments is a MUST in order to prevent damage.
- Latex will permanently stain if it comes into contact with any of the following: copper, brass, and bronze.
Cleaning - Latex garments must be washed by hand after each use. You may wash it in either the sink or bath with not more than 3 or 4 inches of lukewarm water. No soap is necessary!
- After washing your garment, hang it on a plastic hanger right side out until dry on the outside, then turn it inside out until dry on the inside.
- It is crucial that you do not leave water on your latex garments for a long period of time because this will cause damage to the latex.
- When dried completely, powder the garment; and hang in a dark, dry place.
Storage - You may either hang your garment or fold it up and store it.
- If you decide to hang it up, you must use a cloth covered hanger.
- If you wish to fold it up and store it, you must powder it and store it in a cool, dark place away from any sunlight or extreme heat.
- The garment must not come into contact with any plastics, copper, brass, or bronze as this will cause it to rot or permanently stained.
All Rubber/Latex Products (Allergy Information)
Our rubber clothing is cut from latex sheeting, made from natural rubber latex (NRL), which is an ingredient found in thousands of every day products such as balloons, clothing elastic, adhesive tape, condoms, surgical gloves, elasticated bandages etc. The natural proteins found in NRL can cause some people to have an allergic reaction. If you are allergic to this protein, you may have experienced reactions to kiwi fruit, avocado, banana, chestnut, potato, tomato, cherry, peach, and some other plant foods.
It is the body's immune system which reacts to proteins found in NRL, specific antibodies called IGE are hypersensitive to the protein. IgE- mediated reactions are the cause of this allergy, customers with this allergy are advised to avoid rubber sheeting/ clothing.
Therefore it is the customer’s responsibility to ensure they do not have this allergy before purchasing latex. If any itching, redness or swelling occurs upon contact, remove immediately and consult a doctor or phyisician. Care of Vinyl & PVC
PVC is a layer of vinyl poured over a cotton-poly backing. It is colored during manufacture and can have all manner of colors and textures applied (eg shiny/matte, glitter/glossy, etc). It can be embossed (imprinted) or silkscreened (painted), but printed designs tend to rub off over time.
Cleaning
- Hand wash in warm water with a small amount of detergent (use liquid rather than soap flakes, as they can stick to the PVC).
- Make sure you wash inside & outside of the garment. Rinse inside & out thoroughly in cool water until all soap has been removed.
- After washing your garment, hang it on a plastic hanger right side out until dry on the outside, then turn it inside out until dry on the inside.
Cautions - PVC can bond to garments containing cotton. PVC breaks down to release ethylene gases which destroy natural fibers and cause the bonding to become "gooey" and break.
- PVC melts at high temperatures. Keep away from any open flames and store in a cool, dry place.
Storage - You may either hang your garment or fold it up and store it.
- If you decide to hang it up, you must use a cloth covered hanger.
- If you wish to fold it up and store it, store it in a cool, dark place away from any sunlight or extreme heat.
Care of Leather
Leather ages gracefully and can last a lifetime with proper care right from the start. - Always hang leather garments on wide or padded hangers to maintain their shape.
- Never store leather goods in plastic or other non-breathable covers. This will cause leather to become dry.
- Allow wet or damp leather to air-dry naturally away from any heat source. Leather can be treated with a conditioner to restore flexibility while suede can be brushed with a terry towel to restore its look.
- In winter, promptly remove salt deposits from garments and footwear by sponging with clear water, then follow with the above treatment for wet or damp leather.
- Avoid very humid and dry environments as well as direct sunlight.
- Do not use waxes, silicone products or other leather preparations that impair a garment's ability to breathe.
- Wrinkles should hang out. If ironing is desired, set iron on rayon setting, use heavy brown wrapping paper as a pressing cloth on right side of the garment and a quick hand to prevent overheating and shine.
- Avoid spraying perfumes or hair sprays while wearing your garment and do not apply pins, adhesive badges or tape. Wearing a scarf at the neckline will help keep hair and body oil away from the collar.
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