11 Apr 2015, 20:35
I got the silicon oil today and tried it on my sleeping bag outside. I took a paper towel and folded it three times, then put it on the opening of the bottle to get some oil. This was enough for an area of about 20 x 50 cm. It can be spread further, but then the shine is not so good. I cannot tell, how much oil I spend on the whole bag, because the bottle still looks full.
The result: Very shiny rubber, but with talcum powder, it feels much smoother. Lint and dust does adhere to the silicone-treated surface easily.
My fazit: For the looks, and perhaps for washing, silicon oil is nice. For the inside of any garment, I prefer talcum.
Now the big question remaining is: What is the better stuff to keep latex from sticking together? I will fold up the sleeping bag and put it away. It looks nice and shiny right now, but we are lucky: I don't feel like using it tonight. I will check in a week.
The result: Very shiny rubber, but with talcum powder, it feels much smoother. Lint and dust does adhere to the silicone-treated surface easily.
My fazit: For the looks, and perhaps for washing, silicon oil is nice. For the inside of any garment, I prefer talcum.
Now the big question remaining is: What is the better stuff to keep latex from sticking together? I will fold up the sleeping bag and put it away. It looks nice and shiny right now, but we are lucky: I don't feel like using it tonight. I will check in a week.