Wear & Tear
To keep your latex clothing in good condition, you must ensure that it is handled with care. Latex can be kept for many years in good condition. To help you understand how to look after your purchase we have listed some helpful hints below.
Latex will tear very easily if it is pulled or snagged on anything. Long fingernails can be very hazardous. Always use plenty of talcum powder on the inside of the garment to assist pulling on. Be careful at this stage with long fingernails.
Latex can be effected by perfume, body sprays and body oils. Do try to avoid these coming into contact with the garment. Also many forms of liquid can effect the surface finish of latex, be very careful when leaning against a wet bar top etc.
Light coloured latex can stain very easily. A chemical reaction can occur when latex comes into contact with copper or copper deposits, so try to avoid handling coins. Get someone else to buy your drinks! if your outfit has feathers etc attached to it then please remember to detach them before storing away.
The outer surface of latex can be polished using a silicone polish such as our Eros Body Glide.
When removing your garments, wash them with luke warm soapy water and then rinse them thoroughly in the shower. Turn them inside out to allow them to dry. The garment must be thoroughly dried and then talced on the inside. Beware! Washing too much and leaving the garment in water can cause the garment to lose it's shine.
When latex comes into contact with light, it develops a white powdery bloom. This bloom cleans off, but it is undesirable and weakens the rubber's strength and shine. You can avoid this by storing your garment in a cool dry place, out of the light, on a padded hanger and covered by a black bin liner or a suit carrier.
Each time you wear your garment, put more talcum powder on the inside and if required polish the outside surface. Following these instructions should ensure that your garments last for many years; however, latex is a natural product and can wear very quickly, particularly at stress points such as elbows, knees, seat and especially when the garment is tight fitting.
