Size chart and latex care instructions (2024)

FAQs

How do you clean and care for latex clothes? ›

Latex Rubber Garments should be washed in warm clean water with no soap or detergents. Carefully wipe off excess water with a soft towel and leave to dry flat. Lightly dust with talc before putting away. DO NOT attempt to tumble dry and definitely DO NOT iron or dry clean rubber garments.

If you don't fancy tight latex, and want to wear it more 'casual'we advise you to order a size bigger than what you normally would order. The sizes below are fine when pushed by as much as a couple of inches, but not more.

Latex should exclusively be hand washed in the sink or bathtub. Use lukewarm water and add a bit of latex-qualified detergent. After that, rinse your clothes with clear water. A final washing with lukewarm water and a small amount of silicone oil keeps the material flexible and preserves brilliance.

That's the neat thing about latex – it stretches and stretches! Think of a balloon – they are made of latex too!

If you're in a hurry to dry your latex clothing, you might be tempted to toss it into a dryer, but don't! If you use a dryer or iron, you could melt the latex so it fuses together. You'll also weaken the latex so it wears out faster.

WASHING MACHINES - Never wash latex in the washing machine. Latex should be gently hand washed in warm soapy water then well rinsed and hung to air dry. STRAINING GARMENTS - Latex is much weaker when wet. Take extra care when removing sweaty latex clothing or handling washed latex.

Don't size down

Skin-tight latex which is too small will pinch or even make you numb in especially tight areas. No amount of dressing aid will prevent that, so get the right size and don't be tempted to size down.

It's thin like a rubber glove. What does it feel like to wear Liquid Latex? Liquid Latex will shrink about 3-4% as it dries.

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Talc Up Your Latex!

Applying talcum powder to the inside of any latex items you wear not only makes it easier to get on but also helps to stop you sweating. Make sure that you apply this before wearing the outfit and you'll find things take a little longer to get sticky.

How often do you wash latex clothes? ›

We recommend cleaning your latex clothing after each wear. That will prolong its life, as oils excreted from the skin during wear slowly degrade the chemical composition of latex !

We recommend BeGloss or Pjur original / cult for lube and shine. You can also use wet platinum, BEWARE to check that your wet platinum does NOT say bodyglide anywhere on it, or contain "Tocopheryl Acetate" which is a name for Vitamin E.

Latex will tear very easily if it is pulled or snagged, so you need to be careful when you put on your clothing. Sweat will damage in the long term your latex, so it is suggested to wash it off.

Latex clothing should not get wet because it will cause it to rot. It is also advisable to wipe down your latex clothing after use because sweat and oils will break down latex over time. You can shop a selection of latex designs from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Normally, the latex will coagulate if left overnight. Bacteria from the air slowly attack the protein on the membrane to produce lactic acid. Ionisation of the lactic acid produces hydrogen ions. The hydrogen ions neutralise the negative charges to form neutral rubber particles, allowing coagulation to occur.

The best way to do this is to roll it first along the seams; to put it on, slowly unroll the garment along your body, positioning it properly as you go. A helpful tip is to place one hand between your skin and the latex to help it glide on more easily.

1) ALWAYS USE TALCUM POWDER OR OUR RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT (here) INSIDE ALL LATEX CLOTHING BEFORE USE – forcing it on without aid may cause the fabric to rip (lube is better for transparent latex and tighter fitting garments such as leggings, catsuits & gloves - please note only a small amount of lube is required).

The best way to remove wrinkles from latex sheeting is if you are wearing the latex, the heat up against your body along with the slight stretching of it will remove any wrinkles.

VIVICLEAN is the perfect wash lotion for latex clothing and toys with its intensive cleaning and being material-friendly. Due to its osmotic properties, moisture, dirt, odor or bacteria can settle into latex, and cleaning with a suitable agent is recommended.

What damages latex? ›

WHY IS LATEX CLOTHING SO EXPENSIVE? I have written a detailed answer to this here, but the short story is that a) latex itself is an expensive material to procure and b) making latex clothes is very labour intensive and requires great expertise.

The majority of latex clothing is made in thickness 0.40. It is a fine thickness to work with and to wear. The thicker the latex, the firmer but also the stiffer. We sell very thin latex (0.25 mm) to super thick latex in 1.05 mm (similar to bicycle tire).

Those who aren't a fan of latex will tell you that it is tight, sticky and sweaty. We'll look at all of these in this article. Latex is completely waterproof so doesn't breathe like a cotton piece of clothing would, so it's pretty normal to be worried about sweating inside your new clothes.

So at least 4 out of 5 people wear latex because of the fact that it hugs the body, has a unique look and shine, allows a unique way to feel touch and various stimuli, and has a sexual dimension. Such results are hardly surprising. They are a direct result of the properties and structure of latex.

Typically, one of two types of dressing aid is used when putting on a piece of latex clothing. The first is a dry powder, usually made from a substance such as talcum, while the second is a wet silicone-based liquid.

Latex is a little forgiving and will stretch, but no more than an inch or two. It may be tempting to order too small to get a tight fit, but the sizes listed are already skin tight, so don't push your luck; rubber too tight is not comfortable and easy to tear.

Latex Paper size and font size

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By using the default classes and sizes, one can use 12 different font sizes: 5pt, 6pt, 7pt, 8pt, 9pt, 10pt, 11pt, 12pt, 14pt, 17pt, 20pt and 25pt.

For a main text font size (" \normalsize ") of 10pt , LaTeX sets the ratio of adjoining font sizes -- \normalsize , \large , \Large , \LARGE , \huge , and \Huge -- is exactly 1.2. In addition, in LaTeX the exact font size for 11pt is not 11.00 but 10.95 , i.e., the geometric mean of 10 and 12 .

Can you wear latex everyday? ›

"It's not something you can wear every single day, but on the day you feel like you want to make a fashion statement for whatever, adding latex to the mix will spice up your look." Keep in mind, though, that opting for a full latex look during the summer, particularly on a sweltering day, might not be the best idea.

However, natural latex is not impacted by temperature, and is extremely resilient to both heat and cold. Even though a heating pad or electric blanket can be used on latex, it should still have a barrier, so that it is not heating up exposed latex.

Dish soap/Fairy Liquid

Soap water is an excellent cleaner for latex – in fact, it can clean latex so well that it becomes hard to work with because it sticks to itself everywhere.

Water-based or silicone lube are always safe to use with any kind of condom. Don't use anything that has oil in it, like lotion, vaseline, or oil-based lubes with latex condoms. Oil can damage latex condoms and make them break. You can generally use oil-based lubes with non-latex plastic condoms.

We therefore recommend not using household powders, baby powders or even industrial powders. The product should be used on dry and clean latex that is free of residues.

If you're planning to use latex or polyurethane condoms, you can't use Vaseline. Petroleum jelly is incompatible with latex products and it will weaken these types of condoms. The condom may break or tear during sex and can lead to unintended pregnancy or STIs.

Don't worry--your natural latex mattress isn't going to start crumbling before your eyes after only a few years of use. Natural latex mattresses are meant to last 10-20 years, which is much longer than your typical mattress-in-a-box.

How long it takes to cure depends on the type of paint: Oil-based paints - about 7 days. Latex paints - about 30 days.

Liquid Latex will not adhere to plaster, wood, plastics, or moist clay. Use with metals may require a surface primer of acrylic Lacquer.

A four-ounce jar of liquid latex can typically cover an average human body. It is typically applied using a disposable sponge and takes about five to ten minutes to dry depending on how thick it is applied. As it dries, it solidifies to a rubbery consistency and in the process ends up shrinking by approximately 3%.

Is latex toxic to skin? ›

Latex allergy may cause itchy skin and hives or even anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening condition that can cause throat swelling and severe difficulty breathing. Your health care provider can determine if you have a latex allergy or if you're at risk of developing a latex allergy.

Rubber latex comes from the sap of rubber trees and is made of tiny particles or globules of rubber that are held suspended in water. When sap is collected, ammonia is added as a preservative to keep it from coagulating or clumping before use.

Formic acid is the preferred choice for coagulating rubber latex in rubber sheet manufacturing units.

Silicone oil is the only type of oil which is safe to use with latex. All oils other than silicone are harmful to latex.

1) ALWAYS USE TALCUM POWDER OR OUR RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT (here) INSIDE ALL LATEX CLOTHING BEFORE USE – forcing it on without aid may cause the fabric to rip (lube is better for transparent latex and tighter fitting garments such as leggings, catsuits & gloves - please note only a small amount of lube is required).

Is dish soap safe for washing latex? Yes it's fine . If your washing walls you want to make a sudsy mixture to use with a sponge.

Latex clothing should not get wet because it will cause it to rot. It is also advisable to wipe down your latex clothing after use because sweat and oils will break down latex over time. You can shop a selection of latex designs from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Aloe: Pros: Aloe based lubes are great options as they won't break down latex condoms and silicone toys. They last longer than water based lubes and aloe is known to have soothing benefits for the skin.

Is Vaseline a good lubricant for latex? ›

People planning to use latex condoms should not use Vaseline as a lubricant. Oil based substances, such as petroleum jelly, can weaken latex products.

Latex will melt in heat and can discolour in sunlight, so avoid storing (or drying) on/near a radiator or window, in a wardrobe is perfect! Also hang as flatly as possible to avoid creasing.

Applying talcum powder to the inside of any latex items you wear not only makes it easier to get on but also helps to stop you sweating. Make sure that you apply this before wearing the outfit and you'll find things take a little longer to get sticky.

Coconut Oil Can Degrade Latex Condoms

While lubes are often used with condoms, coconut oil should not be used with latex condoms.