Latex rubber is used in the manufacture of many types of clothing. It has traditionally been used to make protective clothing, including gas masks and Wellington boots. Mackintoshes have traditionally been made from rubberized cloth. However, rubber has now generally been replaced in these applications by synthetic polymers.
A fetish model and dominatrix wearing pasties and fetish fashion themed latex dress at Exxxotica, US. The poster beside her reads "hardcore latex".
Image: Cologne Pride 2014 Straßenparade 2377
Image: Cologne Pride 2014 Straßenparade 2368 (cropped)
Image: SDG Latex Hands
Latex is an emulsion of polymer microparticles in water. Latices are found in nature, but synthetic latices are common as well.
Tapping of latex from a tree, for use in rubber production
Rubber tapping latex
Opium poppy exuding fresh latex from a cut