Fabrics wash and care
We mainly use high stretch fabrics, as well as fabrics that are less stretchy such as Latex or due to a coating such as PU.
Matt spandex
A techno-fabric made of micro-polyamide that feels extremely soft and silky to the touch and fits the body like a second skin. Ideal for comfortable sportswear garments. It is also UV protective (UPF 50+) and therefore suitable for any kind of sport activities, even the most challenging and long-lasting ones. The matt spandex is a polyamide elastane knit. The outside is matt and the inside is brushed, which gives it that soft comfortable feel.
This fabric is a so-called four way stretch and it completely opaque, except for white. For some reason white is always a little see through.
This fabric is available in a few different colors.
The stretch level is medium and the compression is low.
Composition: PA.80% EA.20%
Weight: ca. 190g / m2
Wash and care:
PU patent and mesh mix
The mesh fabric has a medium to high stretch and is see-through.
Mesh fabric composition: PA. 85% EA. 15%
The PU fabric has a Polyamide / Elastane knit backing with a surface of a shiny plastic (PU / Polyurethane) coating.
The Patent of this fabric describes this material as very shiny with an almost mirror like appearance. The PU fabrics we use are a four way stretch.
The stretch level is low.
Good measurements are needed to create a perfect fit.
PU patent fabric composition: PA.70% PU.12% EA.18%
Weight: ca 260gr / m2
Wash and care:
PU fabrics do color bleed. Always store your PU clothing in transparent plastic bags and away from other color PVC. Also store in a dark cool place.
LATEX
Latex (rubber) is a natural product.
Latex clothing is generally made from large sheets of latex which are delivered in rolls.
Latex garment production consist for 95% of gluing the pattern parts together instead of sewing.
Latex has a special type of stretch (elastics-like), that is overall and constant.
Latex garments look and feel like second skin.
Your latex garment will have a matt and powdered appearance when you receive it. This is to prevent sticking and moisture forming mold during shipping. To get that high shine gloss look you have to clean the surface from the powder first with a soft clean lint free cloth with a little detergent then lubricate your garment with a latex shine like the beGLOSS Perfect SHINE.
Latex garments also need special care and it is very important to clean your latex properly after wearing. Caring for your latex will definitely help with the longevity of the clothing. Hand wash your latex garment in lukewarm water with a mild soap, stir it around, turn the garment inside out and repeat the process. Don't let it soak. Rinse thoroughly with clean hot (not too hot aka boiling scolding hot) water. Pat the in- and outside, as well as any metal fittings, towel dry. Let the garment dry both inside and out fully while laying down flat or either on a plastic hanger but be careful on the shoulders if it is a top or catsuit not to distort the shape of the garment. When storing the latex make sure it is fully dry inside and out preferably with a little powder and if the item has metal fitting/s put tissue paper or baking paper between the garment and metal to prevent tarnishing, same goes for items with different colors try to prevent long time touching of colors incase of bleeding.
Latex/Rubber bonded with spandex
When ordered, latex fabrics usually arrive matt, un-shined and powdered to prevent moisture forming mold and sticking during shipping. To get that high shine gloss look you have to remove the powder and lubricate your garment with a latex shine like the beGLOSS Perfect SHINE.
The Bonded Latex is a thin layer of latex coated on a spandex fabric and has the same features and care on the latex side as regular latex.
The latex can be worn either shiny or matt.
If you prefer your Bonded Latex with that matt leather look you will need to rub powder on the places that will rub against each other, such as the inner thighs, to make sure that you won't damage the latex layer in case of excessive rubbing. This can occur when the Bonded Latex is too sticky or dry.
Warning: contains natural latex on the outside, which may cause allergies just like 100% Latex garments.
Latex covered Spandex clothes are much easier to put on and wear than their 100% latex equivalents. The elastic spandex fabric on the inside glides easy over the skin, so there is no need to use a slip gel or powder to put the item on.
If you want to get the most out of the longevity of your Bonded Latex garment, we advise you to follow the following recommendations: