Cotton, nylon and Lycra Spandex textile fibers alone do not contain latex. However, finished products may contain latex added to these textiles.
Are latex and Lycra the same thing?
Latex and lycra are both synthetic and commonly spun as a fiber that is blended with other fibers such as cotton to provide stretch and to improve the fit, comfort and freedom of movement of a garment, and to reduce creasing and wrinkling in clothing blended with natural fibers.
What clothing contains latex?
clothing containing elastic bands such as pants or underwear, running shoes, and raincoats. certain household products such as zippered storage bags, bathmats, some rugs, and rubber gloves. infant and children items including pacifiers, bottle nipples, disposable diapers, and teething or other toys.