Latex Advice

[Cherie]

Can anyone explain the benefits and issues with latex Chlorination (apart from just the extra cost) and does the process last? I have searched online, and understand what it is, what I was hoping for was some personal insights from people who have actually tried chlorinated and non-chlorinated latex. How does it look and feel. Any advice on dos and don’ts. Any help for a latex novice much appreciated.

Cherie x

[rubberdee]

I think this site sums it up pretty well: https://www.simon-o.com/us/chlorination

[Cherie]

I think this site sums it up pretty well: https://www.simon-o.com/us/chlorination

Thanks Rubberdee. Do you have any personal experience of rubber that has been treated?

Cherie x

[rubberdee]

Do you have any personal experience of rubber that has been treated?

I have treated some small items in the past with mixed success. Personally, I find normal untreated latex clingy, whereas the chlorinated stuff is not and it is a lot easier to get on. However, I just wear suits and gear that is not tight fitting these days, so that sort of alleviates the problem anyway.

[plasticpacamac]

About 10 years ago I chlorinated a cream rubber nightshirt I had bought from a German company. Before chlorination I had found the insides of the nightshirt, when stored, tended to stick together. After chlorination this did not happen. However I would urge caution in carrying out the chlorination process. Though long retired I had many years of experience working with the type of toxic chemicals used for the chlorination process so was well used to handling them. I would recommend the procedure be carried out in the garden or other outdoor space as it involves the liberation of choking chlorine gas. On completion of chlorination I recommend the chlorinated garment be aired out of doors to dispel any residual gas. I have enjoyed many years of use from my chlorinated nightshirt and it seems to have retained its non-stick properties.

[Cherie]

About 10 years ago I chlorinated a cream rubber nightshirt I had bought from a German company. Before chlorination I had found the insides of the nightshirt, when stored, tended to stick together. After chlorination this did not happen. However I would urge caution in carrying out the chlorination process. Though long retired I had many years of experience working with the type of toxic chemicals used for the chlorination process so was well used to handling them. I would recommend the procedure be carried out in the garden or other outdoor space as it involves the liberation of choking chlorine gas. On completion of chlorination I recommend the chlorinated garment be aired out of doors to dispel any residual gas. I have enjoyed many years of use from my chlorinated nightshirt and it seems to have retained its non-stick properties.

Thank you for the advice, but I wasn’t planning on doing it myself, it was a question as to whether to buy chlorinated or non-chlorinated, since companies sell both. PVC-U-LIKE mention chlorinated on some garments, so I guess that anything that doesn’t say it is not chlorinated.

Cherie x