Latex Care
Hints & tips for keeping your new latex garments looking their best
Storage
When not in use, latex is best kept out of the light in a garment bag. Prolonged exposure to the light will damage the garment.
Keeping the garment polished when stored will also prolong the life of the garment. We recommend Vivishine and Be Gloss. Other products are available from most latex shops.
You can also store your latex talced in order to prevent the two surfaces from sticking together.
Keep light colours separate from dark as staining may occur.
Keep away from heat and daylight.
Cleaning
Wash with a mild soap like washing up liquid. (detergent free ).Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft towel without rubbing or sponge or shower the interior of the garment. Then polish with a soft (lint-free) cloth such as a jay-cloth. Gently coat the garment with the polish and allow to dry. Do not rub the polish in or it may remove the shiny surface.
Talc may be also applied to the inside of the garment to prevent the two surfaces sticking together.
Lube can be used in small quantities for very tight fitting garments. This is also particularly good for semi- transparent latex.
Do not touch metal like gold, copper or bronze (including jewellery) and then touch latex when wearing light colours because it may cause staining which is permanent.
Avoid using oil based products like hand or body lotion and fake tan as these may damage the latex.
Quilted items should not be plunged into water but just sponged down to clean.