Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose Radical Rubber latex sheeting?
About Radical Rubber
Radical Rubber is a leading supplier of high-quality natural latex sheeting, manufactured in Malaysia and supplied worldwide from the UK through our online shop. Our latex is specifically produced for the garment and fashion industry, combining excellent quality, competitive pricing, and responsible manufacturing practices. In addition to its extensive use in latex clothing and fashion applications, our natural rubber latex sheeting is also used by professionals in a variety of specialist fields, including orthodontics, biomaterials research, medical laboratories, educational institutions, and general scientific research laboratories, where high-quality natural rubber sheet material is required for testing, prototyping, research, and technical applications.
Competitive Prices, World-Class Quality and Expert Service
Radical Rubber is manufactured in Malaysia, one of the world's leading natural rubber producing nations and a country with decades of expertise in latex cultivation and processing. By producing our latex sheeting close to the source of the raw material, we benefit from greater consistency, tighter quality control, and a more efficient manufacturing process than is often possible where natural latex must be imported from overseas.
Manufacturing at source allows us to avoid many of the costs associated with transporting and processing liquid latex abroad. Instead, the finished latex sheeting is produced in Malaysia and imported directly to the UK, creating a streamlined supply chain that helps us maintain exceptional quality while offering excellent value to our customers.
Our UK operation focuses on quality assurance, stock management, worldwide distribution, technical support, and customer care. This combination of specialist manufacturing in Malaysia and dedicated customer service in the United Kingdom enables us to offer premium-quality latex sheeting, expert product knowledge, reliable support, and fast worldwide shipping.
The result is a product that delivers outstanding quality, excellent value, and dependable service for customers throughout the world.
Ethical and Sustainable Manufacturing
We believe responsible manufacturing means respecting both people and the environment throughout the entire production process.
Employees at our manufacturing partner's facility work in clean, safe, and professionally managed conditions. Workers receive fair wages, paid holidays, statutory benefits, appropriate rest breaks, and employment protections in accordance with Malaysian labour legislation. The factory places a strong emphasis on workplace safety, employee wellbeing, staff training, and quality management, ensuring that ethical employment practices remain at the heart of production.
The natural liquid latex used to manufacture Radical Rubber is sourced from local Malaysian rubber plantations. Natural rubber is a 100% renewable resource harvested from living rubber trees without the need to fell them, allowing them to remain productive for many years and making natural rubber one of the world's most sustainable raw materials.
Malaysia has long been recognised for its responsible approach to rubber cultivation, forestry protection, and land management. Environmental safeguards and sustainable agricultural practices help protect tropical forests and biodiversity while supporting the long-term viability of the natural rubber industry. These measures have been in place for decades and reflect the country's commitment to balancing economic development with environmental stewardship.
No toxic chemicals are used in the production of Radical Rubber latex sheeting. Combined with our commitment to fair employment practices, responsible sourcing, and sustainable manufacturing, this allows us to provide customers with a high-quality natural latex product that is produced with respect for both people and the environment.
Adhesives for Radical Rubber
Radical Rubber can be bonded using most adhesives intended for latex, including both water-based and solvent-based latex glues.
For best results, all seams should be cleaned with thinners prior to gluing.
We offer:
RadicalGlue: A water-based adhesive suitable for worldwide export and available through our online shop.
RadicalBond: A solvent-based adhesive available to UK customers only, as solvent-based products cannot be transported by air.
Cleaning and Polishing Latex
For the best appearance and longevity of your latex sheeting or garments, we recommend cleaning away any excess talc before polishing.
Radical Rubber offers two specialist polishing products:
RadicalShine White
RadicalShine Blue
Both produce excellent results and are specifically formulated for latex garments. Silicone spray may also be used to achieve a high-gloss finish.
RadicalShine White vs RadicalShine Blue
RadicalShine White
Does not stain light-coloured zips or trims.
Ideal for garments featuring white or pale components.
RadicalShine Blue
Easier to apply.
Dries significantly faster.
Popular choice for quick and convenient polishing.
Some customers feedback about a pleasant scent and less greasy feel
Both products provide excellent shine and protection for latex garments.
Available Gauges (Thicknesses)
Our standard range includes multiple thicknesses, with heavier gauges available for customers requiring increased durability and structure.
We currently offer 1.05mm latex sheeting in:
Black
Red
Royal Blue
Translucent Smoky Black
Translucent Natural
Custom production runs can be manufactured in 0.60mm, 0.70mm, and 1.05mm thicknesses, subject to a minimum order quantity of 100 metres.
Roll Width and Dimensions
All Radical Rubber latex sheeting is produced at approximately 1 metre wide.
Available lengths:
Up to 10 metres in continuous lengths.
A few extra centimetres are included wherever possible to minimise wastage.
For every metre ordered, customers receive approximately 1 square metre of latex sheeting.
Why Not Wider Than 1 Metre?
We do not currently manufacture sheets wider than 1 metre. The specialist fashion and garment market does not generate sufficient demand to justify the substantial investment required for wider production equipment.
Unlike some manufacturers who serve industrial markets, Radical Rubber focuses exclusively on producing latex for the fashion and fetish clothing industry.
Surface Marks and Watermarks
Occasionally, customers may notice watermark-like marks on the surface of the latex. These are typically caused by the extensive leaching process used to reduce allergenic proteins and are completely normal.
Such marks are not permanent and can easily be removed using latex polish or cleaner. Similar marks may also result from uneven talc distribution and can likewise be removed through cleaning and polishing.
Ordering Information
Minimum Order Quantities
There is no minimum order. Customers may purchase as little as 1 metre of latex sheeting. We offer discounts on bulk orders and can manufacture higher quantities on request.
However, orders of less than 5 metres per colour and thickness combination incur a 50% surcharge. This covers the additional labour, handling, and material wastage associated with cutting small quantities.
For example, if you order 3 metres of Black 0.40mm and 3 metres of Black 0.50mm, the surcharge will apply to both items because each gauge/thickness is treated as a separate item. Likewise, if you order 3 metres of Black 0.40mm and 3 metres of Red 0.40mm, the surcharge will also apply, as each colour is also treated as a separate item. In short, the minimum order surcharge applies whenever any individual colour and/or thickness is less than 5 metres.
Even with this surcharge, Radical Rubber remains highly competitive compared with many other online suppliers.
Adding to an Existing Order
If your order has not yet been processed or dispatched, it may be possible to add items.
Please contact us on:
+44 (0) 1787 703 602
and quote your order number so we can check the status of your order.
Custom Colours
Radical Rubber can manufacture bespoke colours to customer specifications.
Custom colour orders require:
Minimum order quantity: 500 metres
Multiple thicknesses may be combined within the order
Example:
100m of 0.25mm
280m of 0.40mm
120m of 0.50mm
The process begins with a laboratory colour swatch for approval before production commences.
Typical lead time for custom colours is approximately 8 to 10 weeks.
Printed Labels and Logos
We can produce custom printed labels and logos on 15cm-wide latex bands in a wide range of colours and ink options.
Minimum order quantity:
30 metres
This service is ideal for garment branding, manufacturer labels, and custom product identification.
Worldwide Supply
Radical Rubber supplies customers around the globe through our online store. Whether you are an individual designer, manufacturer, retailer, or latex enthusiast, we offer high-quality natural latex sheeting, accessories, adhesives, and care products backed by decades of industry experience and specialist knowledge.
Medical Safety and Latex Allergies
Is Radical Rubber Medically Safe?
Radical Rubber is manufactured to exceptionally high standards. Our latex sheeting has an Extractable Protein Level within medically accepted tolerances.
Radical Rubber is produced using the same expertise, quality management principles, and carefully controlled manufacturing processes employed in medical-grade latex production. Production follows internationally recognised standards, including BS EN ISO 13485 quality management systems, ensuring a high level of consistency, product quality, and process control. Extensive leaching and strict quality assurance procedures help minimise extractable proteins and maintain the high standards expected of premium natural latex sheeting. This helps minimise the risk of allergic reactions compared with many garment latex products available on the market.
Understanding Latex Allergy
Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) contains proteins that can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Latex is found in thousands of everyday products, including gloves, balloons, elastic, and condoms.
A latex allergy occurs when the body's immune system reacts to proteins found in natural latex. Individuals with certain IgE antibodies may be hypersensitive to these proteins.
Although our latex sheeting undergoes extensive leaching to reduce protein levels to legally acceptable standards, customers should ensure that they are not latex-sensitive before purchasing or wearing latex garments. In over ten years of supplying latex sheeting, we have never received a complaint regarding an allergy caused by Radical Rubber latex.
Many people who believe they suffer from a latex allergy actually react to talcum powder used during dressing. We recommend using medical-grade unscented talc or a silicone-based dressing aid such as RadicalShine, Pjur Cult or other similar products wherever possible.