Latex Essence

Reviewed August 2024 It’s hard to find folks that are able to repair chlorinated latex items, but Tony / Latex Essence is one of them. He really knows his stuff, too; knows all about latex chlorination, its effects, how to work with it, spotting and dealing/advising on signs of wear, and so on. I had a chlorinated latex suit from which the entry zip had become partially torn away, and the beginnings of some tearing under the arms. Upon sending it to Tony he was able to diagnose the cause of the problem (the zip wasn’t properly glued on, though his explanation was much more detailed), and render a repair. Not only that, he was able to do some reinforcement work under the arms too, including sealing the small tear that was forming. Upon receiving the item back, there was no detectable loss to the silky smooth chlorinated effect, and the suit pretty much looked and felt just like how it was before it was damaged. I simply would not have thought it possible on a chlorinated item, but he did it. Absolute talent. The price of the repair was extremely reasonable, and the repairs done super quick (I had the item back within a couple of weeks). I’d had to wait a few months with other non-chlorinated latex repairers. Good latex is expensive, latex suits even moreso; with Tony’s help I was able to get a chlorinated suit repaired for a fraction of the cost of replacing it. Lifesaver. Absolutely recommended. Now my first port of call for chlorinated repairs. I’d like to try out his chlorination service too when I next get a fun item.