HAND-POURED FROM SHERS STUDIOS’ CUSTOM LATEX-BEAD TEXTILE, THE GLOVES BLUR THE LINE BETWEEN SKIN AND ARTEFACT. THE LOOSE, FINGERLESS CUT ALLOWS MOVEMENT WHILE REVEALING THE BODY BENEATH THE SURFACE. SCULPTURAL AND PRIMAL, THEY COMPLETE THE ARMOUR OF THE EXTINCT FUTURE TRIBE.
BURIED SKIN GLOVES
MOST SHERS STUDIOS PIECES ARE MADE-TO-ORDER, THEREFORE WAITING TIME MAY VARY FROM 5 TO 25 WORKING DAYS, DEPENDING ON BUSY PERIODS OR THE COMPLEXITY OF THE DESIGN.
ONCE THE PIECE IS COMPLETE AND SHIPPED, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN UPDATE EMAIL WITH AN ESTIMATED ARRIVAL TIME.
FOR CUSTOM SIZE, COLOUR, OR DESIGN, PLEASE EMAIL SHERS.STUDIOS@OUTLOOK.COM.
WHEN YOUR LATEX ARRIVES:
- LATEX ARRIVES COVERED IN TALCUM POWDER TO PREVENT STICKING AND CREASING.
- CREASES WILL DISAPPEAR IN 1-2 DAYS ONCE HUNG UP.
- TO REMOVE THE POWDER WIPE IT OFF WITH A DAMP CLOTH AFTER WEARING OR FOLLOW THE WASHING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
HOW TO WASH:
- WASH AFTER EVERY WEAR TO PREVENT DAMAGE FROM DIRT, SWEAT, AND OILS.
- FILL A PLASTIC CONTAINER, SINK, OR TUB WITH LUKEWARM WATER AND A FEW DROPS OF NEUTRAL DISH SOAP.
- SOAK THE LATEX FOR 5 MINUTES, GENTLY SWISHING IT.
- RINSE WITH CLEAN, LUKEWARM WATER.
- HANG TO DRY ON A PLASTIC OR WOODEN HANGER (AVOID METAL HANGERS).
- TURN INSIDE OUT TO DRY THE OTHER SIDE ONCE ONE SIDE IS DRY. NOTE: SHEER LATEX MAY LOOK MILKY IF SOAKED TOO LONG
- THIS WILL DISAPPEAR WHEN FULLY DRY.
HOW TO STORE:
- AFTER CLEANING AND DRYING, LATEX MAY STICK TOGETHER - THIS IS NORMAL.
- IF WEARING SOON APPLY A SMALL AMOUNT OF LATEX POLISH FOR SHINE.
- IF STORING FOR LATER DUST IT WITH TALCUM POWDER.
- HANG ON A PLASTIC OR WOODEN HANGER UNDER A GARMENT BAG.
- STORE IN A COOL, DARK PLACE AWAY FROM SUNLIGHT OR STORE IN A ZIPLOCK BAG IN A DRAWER.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- LATEX REQUIRES CARE BUT CAN LAST LONG WITH PROPER TREATMENT.
- LIGHTER COLORS ARE PRONE TO STAINING
- CONSIDER STARTING WITH BLACK OR DARKER SHADES IF NEW TO LATEX.
- KEEP LATEX AWAY FROM HOUSEHOLD OILS, CLEANING PRODUCTS, SOLVENTS; COPPER OR NICKEL-BASED METALS (REMOVE JEWELRY BEFORE WEARING); NICOTINE (WASH HANDS AFTER SMOKING): PERFUME, DEODORANT, BODY OILS, AND LOTIONS (APPLY WELL BEFORE WEARING; DON’T SPRAY DIRECTLY ON LATEX).
ALL PRICES ARE EXCLUSIVE OF CUSTOMS DUTIES, IMPORT TAXES, AND LOCAL FEES. THESE CHARGES ARE DETERMINED BY YOUR COUNTRY'S CUSTOMS AUTHORITY AND ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RECIPIENT. SHERS STUDIOS IS UNABLE TO PREDICT OR COVER THESE COSTS.