Healthy alternative – Get to know our latex free stretch ribbon

ÊTRE men’s underwear and women’s Soft Comfort panties are both made with latex-free stretch ribbon. In this article, we have collected the most essential information about our supplier and latex allergy. If your skin is sensitive and/or conscious underwear shopping is important to you, then dive into this blog post!
As for us, the health of the planet and the well-being of the people go hand in hand, we believe that one is not nearly complete without the other. The choice of sustainable materials, components and suitable alternatives offered by suppliers are therefore key issues for ÊTRE.

Certifications

Our supplier of the latex-free stretch ribbon has OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certification, which guarantees that it does not pose any health risks, and that the use of chemicals that are harmful to our environment and health are avoided during the entire production process.
So, even if you do not struggle with latex allergy or latex sensitivity, it could still be a crucial aspect to have latex-free stretch ribbons in our products, since our skin and our planet are both grateful if we remove the above-mentioned chemicals from our lives.

Obtaining OEKO-TEX certification is far from an easy procedure. They check the production operations and the materials applied in the process, and all of this is audited every 3 years. In addition, our supplier also has TSE and ISO 9000 certifications.

Market leader in ribbons and rubbers

Our supplier – located in Turkey – has a major position in the market, both in terms of design and development processes. The company – which is present in 18 countries – is considered one of the market leaders in Europe and in the world. With its wide variety of ribbons and rubbers, it is the third largest manufacturer worldwide and the biggest in Europe.

They offer thousands of products to their partners, of which we chose latex-free stretch ribbons. And why? We are sharing this with you too!

Skin irritation – both in childhood and adulthood

ÊTRE men’s underwear and women’s Soft Comfort panties are not only known for their ultra soft touch and comfortable wear, but also for being made with latex-free stretch ribbon. They are therefore the perfect choices even if you suffer from latex sensitivity or latex allergy.

Allergies can appear early in the childhood, as babies also come into contact with objects made of rubber: pacifiers, rubber toys, etc. And as they get older, clothing containing latex can also cause problems. Symptoms are typically caused by rubber balls, balloons and erasers.
Among adults, the constant wearing of rubber gloves in certain professions is a huge challenge as they cause skin irritations.

Frequent contact increases the chance of allergies

Latex allergy is often caused when latex contacts with the skin, all of which happens after a longer or shorter exposure time. People with sensitive skin notice the unpleasant symptoms relatively early, but there are also many examples of this only appearing in adulthood.
In general, the more often a person wears or uses clothes and equipment containing or made of latex, the greater the likelihood that he/she will develop hypersensitivity.
Specialists diagnose latex allergy with a skin test or blood test (late reactions and eczema symptoms are detected by putting latex on the skin).

If we shop purposefully, the irritation can disappear

How can we see that we deal with this problem? Latex allergy usually causes skin reactions, the skin turns red on the parts where latex touches it. For example, in the case of trousers and underwear, rashes appear on the waist area.
It is essential that those with hypersensitivity consciously avoid latex, otherwise they will have to deal with permanent eczema.

We can avoid the appearance of symptoms by wearing latex-free and allergen-free clothes and underwear, so we wholeheartedly recommend ÊTRE men’s underwear and women’s Soft Comfort panties to those who are looking for a solution to this problem. At the end of the day, there will be no signs of irritation, as we always work with latex-free stretch ribbons.

Did you know that latex allergy can cause a cross-reaction with other allergens (for example, peanuts, various vegetables and fruits)? This means that those who are sensitive to latex are more likely to be allergic to other things as well.