natural rubber elastic
Every piece is hand-curated by Toxome and made from cleaner, lower-toxin natural fibers. Browse by fiber to find clothing that is kinder to your skin and the planet.
Every piece is hand-curated by Toxome and made from cleaner, lower-toxin natural fibers. Browse by fiber to find clothing that is kinder to your skin and the planet.
every piece here gets its stretch from natural rubber instead of elastane or spandex, according to the brand. natural rubber is latex, so skip these if you're allergic. each piece is also scored on its fiber, so you can see what it's made of before you buy.
what does natural rubber elastic mean? read the guideSpandex, also called elastane or Lycra, is a synthetic fiber. The FTC defines it as a long chain synthetic polymer made of at least 85 percent segmented polyurethane, a type of plastic.
No. Spandex, elastane and Lycra are a synthetic polyurethane, not rubber, so they don't contain natural rubber latex. Natural rubber elastic is the one made from latex. If a label lists rubber or natural rubber, that's the part to check for a latex allergy.
It keeps the stretch without adding a plastic fiber, which is why some natural-fiber brands use it. It's more sensitive to heat and oils, so wash it cold and air dry it, and it isn't an option if you're allergic to latex.
Check with the brand and your doctor first. Natural rubber is latex. Some brands fully encase it in fabric so it doesn't touch skin, but a latex allergy can cause serious reactions.
Yes. Some brands use drawstrings, ties or adjustable straps instead of any elastic. Look for 100 percent natural fiber with no elastane, spandex or rubber listed.
No. Origin and process badges come from what the brand states about each product. We don't audit factories, so these badges are information, not verification. They never change a Toxome score, which comes from what the garment is made of.
