Care of your Latex Clothing
by Anita Tsia on Aug.12, 2009, under Service
To keep your LATEX CLOTHING in good condition you must ensure that it is handled with great care. Latex can be kept for many years in good condition, to help you understand how to look after you purchase we have listed below some helpful hints.
1). Latex will tear very easily if it is pulled or snagged on anything, long fingernails can be very hazardous.
2). Always use plenty of talc on the inside of the garment to assist pulling on, be careful at this stage with long
fingernails.
3). Latex can be affected by, Perfume, Body sprays and Body oils, try to avoid these coming into contact with
the garment, Also many forms of liquid can affect the surface finish of Latex, be very careful when leaning
against a wet bar top etc.
4). Light coloured Latex can stain very easily, a chemical reaction can occur when Latex comes into contact
with Copper or Copper Deposits, try to avoid handling coins.
5). The outer surface of latex can be polished using a water based polish, (Silicone is NOT recommended).
6). When removing your garments turn it inside out and if necessary wipe it over with a damp cloth, the
garment must then be thoroughly dried and talced on the inside. Do not use water on the outside surface as
this can affect the finish of the latex.
7). When storing your garment hang in a cool dry place, covered by a Black bin liner, this will prevent light
from causing the latex to bloom.
8). The next time you wear your garment put more talc on the inside and if required polish the outside surface.
Following these instructions should ensure that your garment lasts for many years, however Latex is a natural product and does wear very quickly particularly at stress points such as elbows, knees and seat, especially when the garment is tight fitting.
collected from: http://www.cocoon1.com/
