Latex clothing has made waves in the fashion world for its ultra-sleek, form-fitting look., its wear borders between a suffocating tightness and a pleasant second skin. The upkeep of latex requires great care and diligence, though it isn’t as laborious as it may seem.
Read more to find out how to care for latex clothing.
How to Care for Latex Clothing: Washing Your Latex
Latex clothing tightly grips around the body like a second skin. With such a close and constant proximity to skin, paired with the body’s natural production of sweat and oil, latex clothing begs to be sanitized and cleaned with each wear.
To wash your latex clothing, use lukewarm water with an antibacterial soap. You may submerge the garment in water and gently agitate it, or simply run the latex under running water with care. It is recommended to use a clear soap as soap with dye can stain the garment.
To dry your latex clothing, use a clean towel to absorb excess water, then lay it flat to dry. Supatex, a company that sells latex sheets and clothing, suggests that because latex is made of rubber, you should not try to tumble dry, iron or dry clean it.
How to Store Latex Clothing
Proper storage until the next use is an important part of caring for latex clothing. Like any piece of clothing, proper storage elongates the life of your garment and prevents damage.
To store latex clothing, keep it in a cool, dry place. Keep the latex away from heat or sunlight to prevent the material from warping or becoming discolored. Vex Clothing, a latex clothing brand, recommends using talcum powder to ensure the garment is dry in storage.
Polishing Latex Clothing
While aftercare for your latex clothing matters, getting it ready for another wear is just as important. Polishing latex can bring a latex garment to life by giving it a brilliant shine, which can be achieved through a variety of products.
Latex polish can come in a gel or lubricant, a spray, or even as a wipe. When using lubricant-like polish pair it with a polishing towel to shine the latex clothing until satisfied. For more shine, just use more polish.
Conclusion
Caring for latex clothing involves a great deal of diligence, though the effort put into caring for these garments shows itself in its brilliant shine. Latex clothing is at its best when it is clean, stored properly, and when it is carefully prepared and polished.
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