Latex Accessories

Fingernails and high tension. Gloves and stockings are usually made of thinner latex ($0.25mm$ - $0.4mm$) and require significant stretching. Fingernails are the #1 killer of these items. Always wear cotton gloves when putting on stockings, and use only the pads of your fingers (never the tips/nails) to adjust gloves.

Immediate isolation. Metal (especially copper or nickel) causes "bronzing"—permanent brown/black stains on latex. When storing belts, collars, or corsets, you must wrap the metal parts in acid-free tissue paper or plastic film to prevent them from touching the latex surface during storage.

Thorough inside-out drying. Water trapped inside a hood or a sock can cause mold or the latex to stick together ("rot"). After washing, pat the outside dry, then turn the item inside out to dry the interior completely. Using a specialized drying rack or stuffing them lightly with acid-free paper can help maintain the shape.

No, separate them by color and type. Storing a red glove with a white mask will likely lead to color migration (staining). Store each pair or item in its own individual, opaque, zip-lock bag with a light dusting of talcum powder to prevent them from bonding to each other.