Care
Looking after natural latex
Latex is durable but particular. Treated well, a garment keeps its shine for years; treated badly, it goes dull or tears at the seams within a few wears.
Putting it on
- Talc the inside, or use a silicone shiner as a dressing aid
- Roll the garment on — never pull it on like knitwear
- Remove rings and check your nails first
- Thin sheet (0.25mm) is the least forgiving to put on
Washing
- Lukewarm water and a little mild soap
- Wash by hand, inside and out, then rinse thoroughly
- Never machine wash, tumble dry, iron or dry clean
- Never use oil-based cleaners, alcohol or solvents
Drying and storing
- Hang or lay flat to dry in the shade
- Never dry in sunlight or near a radiator — heat perishes latex
- Dust with talc before storing so the sheet does not stick to itself
- Store flat or hung in a cool, dark place
Things that damage latex
- Copper, brass and bronze — contact stains the sheet permanently
- Oil, grease, lotions, perfume and sunscreen
- Prolonged sunlight and UV
- Nails, jewellery, velcro and rough surfaces
Shine and dulling
New sheet is glossy; handling and talc leave it matt. Silicone shiner restores the gloss — apply a little with a soft cloth, work it in evenly, and buff off the excess. Wash the garment before shining it, or you will seal dust into the surface.
If the surface has gone tacky rather than dull, it usually means it was stored without talc in a warm place. Wash it, dry it thoroughly, talc it and store it cooler.
Repairs
Small seam separations can be glued with latex adhesive and a patch of matching sheet. If a piece fails within 48 hours of delivery, contact us instead — see shipping and returns.
Allergies
Natural latex contains proteins that a small number of people react to. If you know you have a latex allergy, do not order. We cannot make these designs in a substitute material.