How to take care of your latex?
LATEX CARE INFO:
Here are the instructions for the light and regular latex care:
Please be aware, that light colored latex requires extra care.
DO NOT STORE LIGHT COLORED LATEX WITH STRONGER COLORS – the stronger colors can stain the lighter ones. HAND WASH ONLY. USE LUKEWARM WATER WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF MILD WASHING-UP LIQUID DETERGENT ONLY. AFTER WASHING FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES, RINSE, TOWEL DRY AND HANG UP ON A PLASTIC OR WOODEN HANGER. AVOID ALL CONTACT WITH METALS WHEN WET. DO NOT DO THIS IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT.
ONCE DRY, SEPARATE ANY LAYERS WHICH ARE STUCK TOGETHER, AND SPRINKLE UNSCENTED TALCUM POWDER OVER THE GARMENT. THIS PREVENTS THE SURFACES STICKING TOGETHER AND GETTING STAINED.
WHEN DRY AND TALCED, STORE ON A SOFT GARMENT HANGER INSIDE A GARMENT BAG, IDEALLY OF BLACK POLYTHENE PLASTIC, IN A DARK WARDROBE.
KEEP AWAY FROM SUNLIGHT, ESPECIALLY DIRECT SUNLIGHT. LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT CAUSES LATEX TO BREAKDOWN CHEMICALLY. CAUSING LOSS OF SHINY SURFACE.
KEEP LATEX AWAY FROM METALS – latex might stain or get otherwise damaged from contact with metals so keep away from coat-hangers, body piercings, belts etc.
DO NOT BRING INTO CONTACT WITH COPPER BASED METALS OR NICKEL BASED METALS. THESE WILL CAUSE A BROWN STAIN ON THE PALER COLORS, AND ALSO START A CHEMICAL BREAKDOWN ON ALL COLORS OF RUBBER, CAUSING LOSS OF SHINY SURFACE. COPPER IS FOUND IN BRASS AND IN SOME JEWELRY, SUCH AS BODY JEWELRY, AS WELL AS IN BRONZING AGENT MAKE UPS, AND OF COURSE IN MONEY COINS.
DO NOT PUT IN A WASHING MACHINE.
DO NOT USE SOAP POWDER.
DO NOT DRY CLEAN.
TO MAKE THE RUBBER SHINY USE SILICON SPRAY, AND USE SILICON BASED LUBRICANTS.
AVOID CONTACT WITH ALL OILS – oils can permanently stain or otherwise damage latex so keep away from greasy fingers, baby oil, moisturizers which are oil based etc and fake tan (which will also stain).
We cannot be held responsible for problems arising due to items of clothing having been improperly maintained/ stored / worn etc.