Chlorination of latex
By chlorinating latex, the latex becomes soft and smooth. You no longer need to use talcum powder or lubricant to attract it. That is of course very nice! But there are a few points of attention if you plan to chlorinate latex.
Disadvantages of chlorinating latex
Latex polish, brightener but also glue (!) No longer hold on to the latex after chlorination of the latex. So no more gloss and no more repairs.
Chlorination also reduces the elasticity of the latex (because the latex is more "bound" by the chemical process). So if you are going to chlorinate an existing item of clothing then it feels different after wearing it, the latex is stiffer but smoother and softer.
Everyone knows that chlorine has a bleaching effect. This is also the case with chlorination. Black looks somewhat gray after the process. The color does improve somewhat after about a day.
Because the structure of the surface after chlorination is different from untreated natural latex, glue (just like polish and brightener) no longer holds well on the latex. So it is very difficult to repair latex that has been treated.
Latex Repair and chlorination of latex
We do not chlorinate the latex. With us you will therefore always receive pure untreated natural latex. We also do not treat items of clothing that we make, not even on request and / or for a fee.
How should I chlorinate my latex myself?
There are countless "recipes" on the internet so you can try it out for yourself. But be careful because you are going to work with chlorine and acids, not the most healthy liquids.
