Women's Latex Swimwear

Avoid it if possible; if used, rinse immediately. Chlorine and salt are highly corrosive to natural latex and accelerate degradation, causing the material to become brittle, sticky, or cloudy. If you must swim, keep the time brief, and rinse the suit immediately and thoroughly with fresh, clean water upon exiting the water.

Contact with Sunscreen, Oils, and UV Light. Sunscreens and body oils contain chemicals (like zinc oxide) that rapidly stain and degrade latex, causing permanent discoloration. Never let sunscreen touch the latex. Furthermore, direct sunlight (UV) will cause the material to weaken and yellow. Wear only in the shade or for brief periods.

Immediate, thorough soak and hand wash. Immediately after use, soak the suit in plenty of cool, fresh water to dilute chlorine/salt. Then, hand wash in lukewarm water with a mild latex-specific cleaner. Ensure the interior is completely rinsed to remove all traces of water chemicals and body oils, and hang to drip dry, away from the sun.

Generous lube on the shoulders, bust, and hips. Even if the suit has no zipper, the stretch over the shoulders, bust, and hips is significant. Apply a generous and continuous layer of silicone dressing aid (lube) to the entire interior to ensure smooth gliding and prevent stress tears at the seams.