Apply silicone oil, latex-care products or talcum powder at all times.
Silicone oil (Dimethicone viscosity 100 - available from us or at pharmacy) provides maximum shine, care and protection and is highly skin-compatible.
Use a damp, soft cloth or sponge to apply the oil evenly and thinly.
Wash your items by hand in warm water. If necessary, a small amount of detergent or mild liquid soap can be added.
Caution: Basin and bath-tub drains/taps may cause discolouring!
Dab off excess water with care and let dry thoroughly from both sides or blow-dry briefly with low heat (keep a fair distance). Do not put away items that are damp still.
Latex sticks together once you wash off the protective layer of oil or powder.
Treat 0.2 and puffy items with silicone oil while still in wet condition (e.g. by pouring some oil in the water)
Water and sweat can cause temporary milky-white marks, especially on semi-transparent latex. Allow to dry completely, the marks will disappear after a while.
Never use oils, solvents or greases like baby-oil, Vaseline, or bodylotions.
Do not use lotions etc. shortly before wearing latex.
Latex is best stored in cardboard-boxes in a dark, dry place, away from radiators or other heat sources. Larger items like dresses or suits can be put on plastic hangers in a clothes bag.
Do not expose latex prolonged or partially to sunlight – UV-rays cause fading and discolouring.
Protect your clothing from oxidation by ozone. Silicone oil provides effective protection. Pay attention to careful storage.
The shiny surface can be tarnished or scratched if polished too firmly or with too hard a cloth. Use your palms or a lint-free and soft cloth to apply silicone oil/latex care.
White, semi-transparent and light colours require careful handling to avoid discolouring.
Be careful with make-up and lipstick. Also ballpens, permanent marker etc.
Do not put latex on colouring or rusty surfaces.
Nicotine and nicotine fingers can cause yellowing and discolouring.
Strong colours can discolour lighter ones, e. g. red combined with transparent or white. Keep the colours separated by using tissue paper as an interface layer or powder such items for storage.
Copper and copper-alloys (brass, bronze) discolour latex for good.
Be very careful with metal-parts, accessories, costume jewellery and shoe-buckles.
Metal particles on your skin, e. g. from belt buckles, jeans-buttons, fake jewellery or coins can cause extensive discolouring.
Stretch the material gently and evenly while dressing and undressing.
Mind your finger- and toenails.
Oil or powder your skin and the inside of the clothes as a dressing-aid.
