INFORMATION
Most of your questions should be answered in one of the sections below. Alternatively you can send us a message helpline@westwardbound.com with your questions anytime. We always try to answer all enquiries as quickly as possible.

SIZES >
 
If you have any queries regarding sizing, please provide us with your measurements and details of the garments you're interested in. We will provide you with the correct sizing.

Email: helpline@westwardbound.co.uk

Womans Size Comparisons
The body measurement chart applies to body size only, and does not match exactly the measurements of individual pieces of clothing. Women's clothing measurements will vary due to style, ease allowance and desired fit, but will fit the body size indicated on the chart.

Inch measurements on the chart are derived from centimetre body measurements and are rounded to the nearest quarter inch.



Bust
Measure around the fullest part of the bust and across the shoulder blades of your back. When measuring the bust for women's clothing, follow the bra measuring guidelines.

Waist
Measure at the natural waistline, just above the hipbone.

Hip
Measure around the fullest part of your hips. As a guideline, this is often 20cm below your natural waistline.



WOMENS WEAR
UK USA CONTIN-
ENTAL
XS-XXXL BUST   WAIST FULL HIP
        cm inches cm inches cm inches
6 4 34 XS 80-82 31½ - 32¼ 61-63 24 - 26¾ 82-86 32¼ - 34
8 6 36 S 83-85 32½ - 33½ 64-66 26¼ - 26 87-89 34¼ - 35
10 8 38 S 86-89 33¾ - 35 67-70 26¼ - 27½ 90-93 35½ - 36½
12 10 40 M 90-94 35¼ - 37 71-75 28 - 29½ 94-98 37 - 38½
14 12 42 M 95-99 37¼ - 39 76-80 30 - 31½ 99-103 39 - 40½
16 14 44 L 100-104 39¼ - 41 81-85 32 - 33½ 104-108 41 - 42½
18 16 46 L 105-109 41¼ - 43 86-92 33¾ - 36¼ 109-113 43 - 44½
20 18 48 L 110-115 43¼ - 45¼ 93-99 36½ - 39 114-119 45 - 47
22 20 50 XXL 116-121 45¾ - 47½ 100-106 39½- 41¾ 120-125 47¼ - 49¼
24 22 52 XXL 122-127 48 - 50 107-114 42 - 45 126-131 49½ - 51½
26 24 54 XXXL 128-132 50½ - 52 115-121 45¼ - 47½ 132-137 52-54

 

MENSWEAR
CHEST   WAIST  
Inches Centimetres   S-XXL   Inches Centimetres
32 80   S   26 65
34 85   S   28 70
36 90   S   30 75
38 95   M   32 80
40 100   M   34 85
42 105   L   36 90
44 110   L   38 95
46 115   XL   40 100
48 120   XXL   42 105

 

FOOTWEAR    
UK USA CONTINENTAL
4 5.5 37
5 6.5 38
6 7.5 39
7 8.5 40
8 9.5 42
9 10.5 43
10 11.5 44
11 12.5 45
12 13.5 46

 

 
LATEX COLOURS >
 
We can provide latex in a wide range of colours and styles. Hover over the samples below, for a close up sample.

COLOURS

Black
 
Red
 
Purple
 
White
 
Deep Purple
 

Royal Blue
 
Baby Blue
 
Baby Pink
 
Olive
 
Vibrant Pink
 

Turquoise
                 

PEARLSHEEN METALLIC COLOURS

Pearlsheen Blue
 
Pearlsheen Purple
 
Pearlsheen Red
 
Pearlsheen Pewter
 
Pearlsheen Bronze
 

Pearlsheen Green
 
Pearlsheen Lilac
 
Pearlsheen Silver
         

SEMI-TRANSPARENT COLOURS

Black
 
Red
 
Baby Pink
 
Purple
 
Green
 

Transparent
                 


Latex Surcharges.

Due to the base cost of sheet rubber, an additional levy of 10% is regrettably placed on Bronze, White, all Transparent and Semi Transparents, Pearlsheen Silver, Pearlsheen Pewter, Pearlsheen Purple and Pearlsheen Blue (does not apply to trims).





Natural Rubber Latex Allergy.

Our Latex Garments are produced from Natural Rubber Latex as opposed to butyl - or petroleum-based synthetic rubbers.

Natural rubber latex (NRL) is a milky fluid obtained from the Hevea brasiliensis tree, which is widely grown in South East Asia, and other countries. NRL is an integral part of thousands of everyday consumer and healthcare items.

The proteins contained with NRL can cause allergic reactions to Latex. More than 40,000 products used in homes, schools and medical settings contain latex, including common items such as: condoms, rubber bands, balloons, carpet backing, surgical and examination gloves, clothing elastic, toys, sink mats, foam pillows, anaesthesia equipment, IV catheters, elastic bandages, adhesive tape, electrode pads, etc.

People who are allergic to latex may also react to banana, avocado, kiwi fruit, chestnut, plum, peach, cherry, apricot, fig, papaya, tomato, potato and some other plant foods. The list is still growing. The reason is that these plants contain proteins, which are similar enough to latex proteins to react with our allergy-producing antibodies to latex.

Latex allergy, or hypersensitivity, occurs when the body's immune system reacts to proteins found in NRL. Some individuals have specific antibodies, called IgE antibodies, that make them hypersensitive to the proteins in NRL. IgE-mediated reactions to latex proteins are responsible for most, and for the most severe allergic reactions to latex.

The onus is on you the consumer to ensure that you do not have this problem prior to making purchase.
 
WHY SHOP AT westwardbound? >
 
WESTWARDBOUND IS A SUPPORTER OF GET SAFE ONLINE – A Trusted Internet Authority

Get Safe Online protects you, the consumer, continuously monitoring and delivering advice on safety on the internet.

Please click here to see more information on get safe online.



SECURE ONLINE PAYMENTS – To Protect Your Money

SecureTrading is the UK's leading independent internet Payment Service Provider (PSP). They have over 10 years’ experience processing secure online payments and are PCI DSS Level 1 accredited. This means that your online security is in the best of hands.


Please click here to see securetrading site.



LOW SHIPPING RATES – So You Pay Less

Orders to the UK £6.00 per order - Courier or Royal Mail (standard delivery depending on weight)
Orders to the UK £9.00 per order – Insured Delivery. Courier or Royal Mail (standard delivery depending on weight)
All Orders to the EU £12.00 per order - Courier or Royal Mail (standard delivery depending on weight)
All Orders to the US & Worldwide £20.00 per order – Courier or Royal Mail (standard delivery depending on weight)



DISCREET DELIVERY –Your Privacy Is Very Important To Us

The westwardbound name or logo will not show on any of the packaging. Plain and discreet packaging will be used for all orders.

We simply use our street address, 2 Tavistock Place, Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AU, in case of non-delivery and packages being returned to us.



DISCREET BILLING – To Protect Your Privacy

Your credit card statement will show only the name ‘Fortuna WB’. Cheques made payable to 'Fortuna and Virtu Ltd'.



YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS – They Stay With Us

We only use your personal information to process your order and to send you the goods We never share your personal information with others apart from courier companies to arrange delivery of your goods and Secure Trading and our bank to process your payment.

We only send you mail to confirm your order or if you specifically ask us to send you mail.



NO QUIBBLES RETURNS POLICY – Fair and Square

Any non-faulty items can be returned within 10 days (UK) and 14 days (elsewhere) for an exchange (subject to postage). If the item is faulty, we will cover postage paid in sending it back to us – but you must send it back within the 10 / 14 days. If it's not faulty, you pay for it to be sent back to us (costs of reposting a replacement item will be charged). For more details on our returns policy please look a little further down this information section.



PRICES & QUALITY OF OUR PRODUCTS – Best Value For You

We have over 20 material suppliers whom we monitor diligently. We chose only the best quality at sensible prices and monitor our competition closely, to make sure you get the best quality at the best price.



OUR SERVICE TO YOU – Only The Best Will Do

The minute you place an order with us you have put your faith and trust in us. We understand this and therefore we see it as our duty to give you the best service possible. We aim to please and keep you satisfied – not just with our products! With our service too!



FEEDBACK - Because Your Opinion Counts

If you are a happy customer – Please let us know! We like to know what makes you tick. If you think there are things that we could do better we would also like to know? We are constantly looking for ways to improve our service to you.

 
HOW TO BUY FROM westwardbound? >
 
How to Buy from Westwardbound

We provide a wide range of methods to pay, from secure online credit card transactions to Paypal, Cheque and BACS / Wire transfer. The choice is yours.

To ensure our service to you is 100% discreet, our name ‘westwardboound’ will never show on bank statements, credit card bills or on any of our packaging. Instead, the name ‘Fortuna WB’ will be displayed.



Online

All our online payments are done on a 100% secure server from SecureTrading; the UK's leading independent internet Payment Service Provider (PSP). They have over 10 years’ experience processing secure online payments and are PCI DSS Level 1 accredited. This means that your online security is in the best of hands.


Once you have made your purchase selection, please proceed to the checkout by clicking on the shopping basket on screen.

Please follow the easy to use on-screen instructions.

We accept the following cards:

Visa
Mastercard
Maestro
Solo
Switch
Delta
Electron

We also accept Pay Pal



By Telephone

Please call us on our 24 hour Freephone Hotline 0800 783 1194 (UK Only) or outside the UK on
+44(0)1752 221 415. Once you have decided what you would like to order, please make a note of the item product codes and have your credit or debit card details ready. Our friendly service team will be happy to help you and will process your order quickly and efficiently.



By Post

You can fill your shopping basket as usual online, then when asked to chose the payment type, select 'Print Order'. This will give you a fully completed copy of the order that simply needs to be printed and then posted or faxed to the details below.

Alternatively please print out the order form click here. Once you have decided what you would like to order, complete the order form.

Westward Bound
2 Tavistock Place
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 8AU

FAX
UK 01752 221417
International +44 1752 221417

Your payment will also need to be sent to the above address, as orders will not be processed until payment is received. Cheques should be made payable to 'Fortuna and Virtu Ltd' and if you have one the order number should be written on the back. Your order number will start with a WB.

Cheques accepted if drawn on UK Bank only. All payments in UK Sterling



Bank Transfer

You can fill your shopping basket as usual online, then when asked to chose the payment type, select 'Print Order'. This will give you a completed copy of the order for your reference and full bank details. Quote order reference number and customer reference code when making payment.

Alternatively please call us for bank details on our 24 hour Freephone Hotline 0800 783 1194 (UK Only) or outside the UK on +44(0)1752 221 415 for details.



Thank you very much for shopping with westwardbound.
 
DISCREET DELIVERY >
 
DISCREET DELIVERY –Your Privacy Is Very Important To Us

The westwardbound name or logo will not show on any of the packaging Plain and discreet packaging will be used for all orders

We simply use our street address, 2 Tavistock Place, Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AU, in case of non-delivery and packages being returned to us.



INSURANCE - Making sure your delivery arrives safely

All our deliveries are packed securely to ensure that nothing untoward happens, but all orders are sent at the risk of the purchaser unless fully Insured. We suggest that insurance is taken out, the cost for full cover is an additional (UK Pounds) £3.50 / Recorded Delivery (UK Pound) £1.00. Recorded covers you to a value of £26.00. We advise the default option of Full Insurance to cover full cost of order, make your choice.

All packages returned to us unclaimed will be subject to additional full post and packing charges before being reposted. NB the discounted postage offered when initially purchasing does not apply.



ALL USA & WORLDWIDE ORDERS - Import Duties (Outside EU)

Import duties liable as per requirements of individual Country. Overseas Returns / Customs Duty.

If returning goods from overseas, please ensure you state clearly on the packaging that goods are being returned for exchange or refund, otherwise customs duty must be paid. We will refuse any parcels that have had this charge added. The parcel will either be returned to you by relevant courier, or disposed of as they see fit. We do not accept any responsibility for parcels incorrectly returned to us.



Delivery Times

Please allow within 28 days (UK) /35 days elsewhere for dispatch. The time frame is general and based upon the wide range of styles, sizes and colours we offer.

As you can appreciate, we offer latex clothing in nine sizes and 23 colours with 23 trim colour options. If not in stock, we make the garments as ordered. In this way, you get a garment made to your requirements and this is naturally reflective in time requirements for delivery.

If all your order is in stock at point of order, you can expect dispatch within seven to ten days (UK), 10 -14 days elsewhere.

 
SECURE PAYMENTS >
 
SECURE ONLINE PAYMENTS – To Protect Your Money

Secure Trading is the UK's leading independent internet Payment Service Provider (PSP). They have over 10 years’ experience processing secure online payments and are PCI DSS Level 1 accredited. This means that your online security is in the best of hands.
Please click here to see the site.



Transaction security

All transaction information passed between merchant sites and the Secure Trading VSP Systems is encrypted using 128-bit SSL certificates. No cardholder information is ever passed unencrypted and any messages sent to your servers from Secure Trading are signed using MD5 hashing to prevent tampering. You can be completely secure in the knowledge that nothing you pass to the Secure Trading servers can be examined, used or modified by any third parties attempting to gain access to sensitive information.



Encryption and Data Storage

Once on our systems, all sensitive data is secured using the same internationally recognised 256-bit encryption standards used by, among others, the US Government. The encryption keys are held on state-of-the-art, tamper proof systems in the same family as those used to secure VeriSign's Global Root certificate, making them all but impossible to extract. The data we hold is extremely secure.



Links to banks

Secure Trading has multiple private links into the banking network that are completely separate from the Internet and which do not cross any publicly accessible networks. Any cardholder information sent to the banks and any authorisation message coming back is secure and cannot be tampered with.



Employee access

No individuals within Secure Trading are able to decrypt transaction information or cardholder data. Our systems only allow access to our most senior staff and only in extenuating circumstances (such as investigations of Card Fraud by the Police). Your transaction information and customer card information is secure even form our own employees because our systems never display the full card numbers, even on administration screens.



Cards Accepted

We accept all major credit and debit cards including: Visa, Visa Delta, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Switch, Maestro, Solo and American Express. For more information on Secure Trading visit: www.securetrading.com



Payments

All payments made to: Fortuna and Virtu Ltd.
Major credit cards accepted. Card must be registered at billing address. In the event card used is not matched with Billing Address we reserve the right to seek proof of cardholder's address. We will contact you accordingly.

Cards are debited at point order placed and accepted. Your Card will be invoiced in the name “Fortuna”, and a third party service provider – Secure Trading. This is obviously more discreet than our domain name.

PayPal. Payment must be made immediately order placed. In the event we have not received payment within 48 hours of order transaction, your order will not be accepted onto our system.

Bank Transfer by prior arrangement.
Payment must be made by close of Banking the following day that order is placed.

Contact: michelle@westwardbound.com

All payments made in UK Pounds Sterling.

Cheques accepted if drawn against UK Bank only. Make cheques (crossed) or Postal Orders (crossed) payable to: Fortuna and Virtu Ltd

If sending cash, please ensure that it is sent guaranteed delivery.

Any personal details are held solely by Fortuna and Virtu Ltd and third party card facilitator from transactions – Secure Trading. Information is not sold or passed on to any other companies.

 
RETURNS POLICY >
 
At Westward Bound we run an easy and fair Returns Policy.

The European Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000 states that you as a client have the full right to cancel any order without giving a reason within 7 days of purchase. With Westward Bound you can cancel an order for a refund.

Any non-faulty items can be returned within 10 days (UK) and 14 days (elsewhere) for an exchange (less a small handling fee). If the item is faulty, we pay for it to be sent it back to us – but you must send it back within 14 days (less a small handling fee to cover any excessive shipping costs where applicable). If it's not faulty, you pay for it to be sent back to us and we deduct a handling fee to cover our costs. For more details on our returns policy please look a little further down this information section.



Westward Bound’s Returns Policy

You have the option to exchange products for any reasons for up to 10 days (UK) and 14 days (elsewhere) after purchase as long as your products are unused, unworn and unopened. If you have ordered something in error, or decide that you don't want it, you may return it to us at your expense for a replacement within timeframe specified. For hygiene reasons Westward Bound will under no circumstances accept returns of products of a personal nature, or that have close contact with areas of bodily function. Adult toys, bondage gear, creams, lubricants, massage oils or condoms if they have been opened and or used. Unless the returned items are defective, you have to send them back to us at your own expense and you we will only issue a full refund if the items (including packaging and accessories) have not been significantly damaged.



Returning Clothing to Westward Bound

We give correct size indications in our site but should one of our garments not fit you then you can return it for exchange, credit note or refund. All returns must be unworn, unused and unlaundered. Maximum return time 10 days (UK) 14 days (elsewhere). You must keep all tags, labels and original packing intact. If they are broken or removed, we cannot accept the returned item. In this case we will return the item to you at your own cost. Unless the returned items are defective, you have to send them back to us at your own expense and we will only issue a full refund if the items (including packaging and accessories) have not been significantly damaged.



Returning Lingerie, Harnesses and other Clothing to Westward Bound

We give correct size indications in our ads but should one of our lingerie items not fit you then you can return it for a refund or you can exchange it for an alternative product. Refunds can only be given if you return the unused and unlaundered item to us within 14 days. You can exchange the item for an alternative product within 30 days. You must keep all tags, labels and original packing intact. If they are broken or removed, we cannot accept the returned item. In this case we will return the item to you at your own cost. Unless the returned items are defective, you have to send them back to us at your own expense and you we will only issue a full refund if the items (including packaging and accessories) have not been significantly damaged.



Returning a defective or faulty item to Westward Bound

If the product is defective, please give an exact description of the fault and return it in its original box with all manuals, tags, batteries and accessories for a full refund or replacement within 14 days of purchase. All returned products are checked and logged for product development. When dealing with a possible fault with an item of a personal nature, please thoroughly clean all returned defective products and wrap them securely in a plastic bag and pack them safely.

Returns forms are dispatched with every order



How long will it take until I get my money back?

The European Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000 require us to say that your money will be returned within 30 days of cancellation, and it will be. In practice, it will be much quicker - within seven days of us receiving your returned product or us. Remember, refunds can only be given on items which are returned to us with 14 days of your purchase.



Instructions on how to return goods to Westward Bound

Please use the returns form sent with all orders. This is clear, concise and helps us in ensuring your requirements are met. Once you have done this please (deleted text), please wrap the items with care package securely and send it to the address below. You should also include a copy of the original delivery note in the package. This allows us to process your request for a credit, refund or an exchange much faster.

Where you do cancel your order, you are under a duty (until the goods are returned to us deleted text) to retain possession of them and to take reasonable care of them.
We advise you send by special delivery or recorded post. We can not accept reasonability for items lost in transit.

If you are returning an item you should send it to this address:
Westward Bound,
Returns Department,
2 Tavistock Place,
Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AU

This returns policy does not affect your statutory rights.

If you have any further questions regarding our returns policy, please read our Terms & Conditions or communicate with us via telephone or email. We will be happy to answer any of your questions.



Overseas Returns / Customs Duty

If returning goods from overseas, please ensure you state clearly on the packaging that goods are being returned for exchange or refund, otherwise customs duty must be paid.

We will unfortunately refuse any parcels that have had this charge added and the parcel will be returned to you for payment.

 
PRIVACY STATEMENT >
 
We respect your privacy.

When you shop with westwardbound, we may ask for personal information such as your name, e-mail address, billing address, product selections, credit card or other payment information.

We may also collect information about where you are on the Internet (such as the Web site you came from, IP address, domain types like .co.uk and .com), your browser type, the country where your Internet service provider is located, the pages of our site that were viewed during your visit and any search terms that you used. This information is only used for our own research and to improve our service to you.

Personal information you provide is used by us only for the following purposes;
  • To improve your shopping experience at westwardbound
  • To process your order
  • Only with your permission, to notify you of products or special offers that may be of interest to you



  • No Junk Mail!

    We will only e-mail you to process your order and afterwards if you have given your consent. We will never pass on your e-mail address or personal information to a third party. Only with your permission, we will email you to notify you of products or special offers that may be of interest to you.



    Data Protection

    We treat all your personal information as confidential. We strictly comply with The UK Data Protection Act 1998.

    The information we hold will be accurate and up to date. You can check the information that we hold about you by emailing us. If you find any inaccuracies we will delete or correct it promptly.

    The personal information which we hold will be held securely in accordance with our internal security policy and the law.



    Cookies

    We use cookies to keep track of your current shopping session to personalise your experience and so that you may retrieve your shopping basket at any time - if you do not accept cookies you will not be able to use the Westward Bound web site.

    Your personal information will not be passed on to others.

    We only use your personal information to process your order and to send you the goods. So the only companies we need to share your information with are Secure Trading and our bank (if you are paying by card) and the courier company in order to arrange the delivery of your goods.



    Please contact us if you have any questions about our Privacy Policy.
     
    TERMS & CONDITIONS >
     
    Credit / Debit Card.
    Cards are debited at point order placed.

    Your Card will be invoiced in the name “Fortuna”, this is obviously more discreet than our domain name.

    Delivery Times.
    Please allow within 28 days (UK) /35 days elsewhere for dispatch. The time frame is general and based upon the wide range of styles, sizes and colours we offer.

    As you can appreciate, we offer latex clothing in nine sizes and 23 colours with 23 trim colour options. If not in stock, we make the garments as ordered. In this way, you get a garment made to your requirements and this is naturally reflective in time requirements for delivery.

    Items marked for immediate delivery will be sent within one to two working days when ordered on their own, or with other items which are available for immediate delivery. When ordered with items which are out of stock or need to be manufactured, all items will fall within the 28 delivery time frame.

    Adding to Orders.
    Any additional items required need to be placed as a brand new order and cannot be added to any order already placed.

    Postage and Packaging.
    All goods sent under plain packaging and without identifying mark as to sender.

    In case of non-delivery and parcels being returned to us, we use our street address: 2 Tavistock Place, Plymouth PL4 8AU on all parcels. We do not use the company or website name on any parcels.

    P&P is pre set as a flat rate, irrespective of value of goods ordered. See table below:

    UK Insured £9.00
    UK Recorded £6.00
    EU Insured £12.00
    Rest of World Insured £20.00

    Import Duties (Outside EU).
    Import duties liable as per requirements of individual Country.

    Exchanges and Refunds
    Exchanges or refunds on returned goods are only accepted if they are carefully repacked before being returned and are still in a new condition, not creased or worn. All exchanges must include postage.

    NOTE: For reasons of hygiene, our Bondage, Dildo, Wigs and Underwear ranges will only be exchanged if they show signs of a fault in manufacture. All goods are thoroughly checked prior to posting.

    We cannot accept goods returned later than 10 days (UK) and 14 days (elsewhere) from date of posting from our warehouse. We bend this rule during the Christmas / New Year period as we appreciate that such items are bought in advance as gifts. All Christmas returns must be back with us by 5th January. This exception covers items sent out from 1st December only.
    Overseas Returns / Customs Duty
    If returning goods from overseas, please ensure you state clearly on the packaging that goods are being returned for exchange or refund, otherwise customs duty become liable.

    We will refuse any parcels that have had this charge added. The parcel will either be returned to you by relevant courier, or disposed of as they see fit. We do not accept any responsibility for parcels incorrectly returned to us.

    Payment
    All payments made to: Fortuna and Virtu Ltd.

    Major credit cards accepted. Card must be registered at billing address. In the event card used is not matched with Billing Address we reserve the right to seek proof of cardholder's address. We will contact you accordingly.

    Cards are debited at point order placed and accepted. Your Card will be invoiced in the name “Fortuna”, and a third party service provider – Secure Trading. This is obviously more discreet than our domain name.

    PayPal. Payment must be made immediately order placed. In the event we have not received payment within 48 hours of order transaction, your order will not be accepted onto our system.

    Bank Transfer by prior arrangement.
    Payment must be made by close of Banking the following day that order is placed.
    Contact: michelle@westwardbound.com
    All payments made in UK Pounds Sterling.

    Cheques accepted if drawn against UK Bank only. Make cheques (crossed) or Postal Orders (crossed) payable to: Fortuna and Virtu Ltd.

    If sending cash, please ensure that it is sent guaranteed delivery.

    Prices shown on site are the prices at which the agreement to sell and purchase are contractually made. It may be necessary, from time to time, and without notice, to include a premium on products sold outside of the EU. The relevant premium will be already included within price shown. No additional charges will be made over and above that shown and agreed on the site. All transactions will be deemed contractually binding at price shown and paid for on the moment of sale.

    Size Surcharges
    We regret that due to costs of material, sizes 18+ incur a 10% surcharge.

    Latex Surcharges
    Due to the base cost of sheet rubber, an additional levy of 10% is regrettably placed on Bronze, White, all Transparent, Semi Transparent and Pearlsheen Colours (does not apply to trims).

    Natural Rubber Latex Allergy
    Our Latex Garments are produced from Natural Rubber Latex as opposed to butyl - or petroleum-based synthetic rubbers.

    Natural rubber latex (NRL) is a milky fluid obtained from the Hevea brasiliensis tree, which is widely grown in South East Asia, and other countries. NRL is an integral part of thousands of everyday consumer and healthcare items.

    The proteins contained with NRL can cause allergic reactions to Latex. More than 40,000 products used in homes, schools and medical settings contain latex, including common items such as: condoms, rubber bands, balloons, carpet backing, surgical and examination gloves, clothing elastic, toys, sink mats, foam pillows, anaesthesia equipment, IV catheters, elastic bandages, adhesive tape, electrode pads, etc.

    People who are allergic to latex may also react to banana, avocado, kiwi fruit, chestnut, plum, peach, cherry, apricot, fig, papaya, tomato, potato and some other plant foods. The list is still growing. The reason is that these plants contain proteins, which are similar enough to latex proteins to react with our allergy-producing antibodies to latex.

    Latex allergy, or hypersensitivity, occurs when the body's immune system reacts to proteins found in NRL. Some individuals have specific antibodies, called IgE antibodies, that make them hypersensitive to the proteins in NRL. IgE-mediated reactions to latex proteins are responsible for most, and for the most severe allergic reactions to latex.

    The onus is on you the consumer to ensure that you do not have this problem prior to making purchase.
     
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