LATEX CARE
Latex should be fun to wear. Latex will require more care than other clothes in your wardrobe. Rubber is an organic material that will naturally decay with time. Appropriate care and treatment will extend the wearing life dramatically.
THINGS TO AVOID
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DRESSING IN LATEX
We advised using a good dusting of talc inside the garment, this will prevent the inside sticking to itself and drying out. Use a light dusting after washing garments once the latex is dry. Talc is a good dry glide to allow easy fitting with tight garments. Alternatively a light smearing of a latex-safe lubricant inside the garment also works. When undressing, simply slide, or roll off.
POLISH
Polished rubber gives a mirror finish, this also acts as a hydrating moisturiser. Use a dry lint free cloth and several sprays then buff. Alternatively, a latex safe silicone spray can be used for that ultimate high gloss. Do not attempt to polish hard with a dry cloth, as the glossy surface could be permanently scratched.
CLEANING
Each latex item should be hand washed in warm, mild soapy water. Hang to dry thoroughly before storage. Never hang your garment with metal hangers or clips, they will mark and stain. All metal notions including zips/poppers/cord ends, should all be dried immediately. Metal will stain the rubber and cause it to decay or rot over time.
STORING
All items should be dusted or polished before storage, this will avoid surfaces clinging tightly together. Pulling stuck surfaces apart may result in torn rubber, be careful! We recommend storing in a cool, dry, dark place, such a garment bag or a plastic dry cleaning bag inside your closet.
JACK will not be held responsible for any garment damage due to misuse or improper care.
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SHARP OBJECTS - A tight latex garment will act like a stretched balloon, a snag on something sharp will destroy your garment instantly. Tears can only be repaired by patching.
EXCESSIVE SUNLIGHT - Excessive and prolonged exposure to sunlight will cause colour fading. We recommend storing latex in a cool dry place, such as a dark garment bag. Alternatively, lay flat or hang appropriately (no metal hangers), do not not bunch.
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. Do not strain garment, wring or crumple.
STAINS - Avoid grease, baby oil, fresh fake tans, copper, brass or bronze. These will all discolour, stain and destroy the integrity of the rubber deteriorating the surface permanently..
Our latex products are made from natural rubber sheeting. Generally, latex is considered non hazardous, however in some sensitive individuals latex can cause severe allergic reactions. If you are susceptible to allergic reactions from latex, contact with all latex products MUST be avoided.
All finished latex items are dusted with talc free powder to prevent surfaces sticking together also to help preserve the latex during safe storage.
Jack cannot be held responsible for any allergic reactions caused by the use of our latex products. A skin patch test should be done before wearing garments made out of latex or any other natural latex used by Jack. Please consult with Jack if you are aware that you have any allergies or think you may have.