Glossary

If you are unsure about what some of the words and terms specific to alternative clothing and the gothic scene mean, you can now look up the most common definitions in use in our online store.

Detailed descriptions and definitions for the most common clothing styles associated with the gothic scene, like cyber, punk, bondage or rockabilly are provided, along with clothing examples directly from our store.

We provide explanations and definitions to most of the fabrics our clothes are made along with their specific attributes, from common cotton and wool to satin, velvet and voile!
 
Rubber

Latex rubber, often referred to just as latex or rubber, has traditionally been used in protective clothing like boots and gasmask. The material was quickly adopted by the BDSM and is often used in fetish fashion. It is very popular because of the dramatic appearance and shiny sheen. It is a skin-tight fabric providing a second skin sensation.

Rubber can be used to make almost any item that can be made from more traditional fabrics. Rubber or latex clothing is generally made from large sheets of latex delivered in rolls, the material comes in various thicknesses, but the average ranges around 0.5 mm. Latex rubber clothing cannot be sewn, it is glues around the seams. It is a fragile material that needs special care to avoid damages.

Note: Other types of rubber include a foam like structure, which is not used as main fabric for making clothing, it is more commonly used for decorative purposes like rubber plating (see our cyber armors for examples).

 

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