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Rubber and PVC fetishism
Rubber fetishism, or latex fetishism, is the fetishistic attraction to people wearing latex clothing or other natural or synthetic rubber garments, or, in certain cases, to the garments themselves. PVC fetishism is closely related to rubber fetishism, with the former referring to shiny clothes made of the synthetic plastic PVC. PVC is sometimes confused with the similarly shiny patent leather, which is also a fetish material. Latex or rubber fetishists sometimes refer to themselves as "rubberists". Male rubberists tend to call themselves "rubbermen".
Rubber has long been regarded as a sensuous material because of its unique look, smell and feel. The practical wear of rubber or rubber-bonded materials dates back to the 19th century. In 1824, Charles Macintosh created a design for rubber-coated fabric that was used in the famous Mackintosh coat. Although designed for practical purposes, it found a fetishistic following. The wearing of rubber clothing became a fad among those who could afford it, starting from the 1850s and only ending in the 1890s, when it fell out of fashion for public wear.
The 20th century featured a progression of fetishistic interest from "soft" materials like silk and fur towards "hard"-looking materials like leather and plastic. Cassidy George of the BBC credits British designer John Sutcliffe with the reemergence of latex fashion in the 1950s, as his development of weather resistant clothing for bikers resulted in the creation of the first rubber catsuit. The 1960s and 1970s saw rubber fetishism enter wider public perception, with dedicated magazines like AtomAge and the British TV series The Avengers, which featured Diana Rigg wearing rubber and leather clothing.
The 1980s saw the emergence of the fetish club scene, with Skin Two magazine featuring extensive coverage of the rubber clothing scene. Rubber clothing then made its way from the club scene into high fashion.
Numerous underground fetish production houses were started throughout the 1980s and 1990s, publishing magazines such as Shiny, Shiny International, Marquis, «O», Rubberist, and Dressing for Pleasure (which later merged with Rubberist), as well as the works of rubber fetish authors such as Helen Henley.
Rubber fetishism is not uncommon; a 2017 study found rubber fetish to have a roughly 12% prevalence in a sample of Belgian adults, with men expressing interest more commonly than women.
Latex fetishism can involve dressing up in the material or looking at it while worn by sexual partners. Motivations can include both physical stimulus and emotional experiences like dehumanization. Rubber fetishists may also experience fantasies about other wearers of skin-tight garments, such as dominatrixes, divers, or the protective clothing worn by industrial workers.
Garments of interest to rubber and latex enthusiasts may include catsuits, wet suits, gas masks, splash or hazmat suits, mackintoshes, galoshes, Wellington boots, rubber/plastic pants, and diapers, as well as draped rubber items like cloaks. Heavier fetishists often attempt to duplicate "everyday wear" into rubber counterparts of ordinary clothing.
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Rubber and PVC fetishism
Rubber fetishism, or latex fetishism, is the fetishistic attraction to people wearing latex clothing or other natural or synthetic rubber garments, or, in certain cases, to the garments themselves. PVC fetishism is closely related to rubber fetishism, with the former referring to shiny clothes made of the synthetic plastic PVC. PVC is sometimes confused with the similarly shiny patent leather, which is also a fetish material. Latex or rubber fetishists sometimes refer to themselves as "rubberists". Male rubberists tend to call themselves "rubbermen".
Rubber has long been regarded as a sensuous material because of its unique look, smell and feel. The practical wear of rubber or rubber-bonded materials dates back to the 19th century. In 1824, Charles Macintosh created a design for rubber-coated fabric that was used in the famous Mackintosh coat. Although designed for practical purposes, it found a fetishistic following. The wearing of rubber clothing became a fad among those who could afford it, starting from the 1850s and only ending in the 1890s, when it fell out of fashion for public wear.
The 20th century featured a progression of fetishistic interest from "soft" materials like silk and fur towards "hard"-looking materials like leather and plastic. Cassidy George of the BBC credits British designer John Sutcliffe with the reemergence of latex fashion in the 1950s, as his development of weather resistant clothing for bikers resulted in the creation of the first rubber catsuit. The 1960s and 1970s saw rubber fetishism enter wider public perception, with dedicated magazines like AtomAge and the British TV series The Avengers, which featured Diana Rigg wearing rubber and leather clothing.
The 1980s saw the emergence of the fetish club scene, with Skin Two magazine featuring extensive coverage of the rubber clothing scene. Rubber clothing then made its way from the club scene into high fashion.
Numerous underground fetish production houses were started throughout the 1980s and 1990s, publishing magazines such as Shiny, Shiny International, Marquis, «O», Rubberist, and Dressing for Pleasure (which later merged with Rubberist), as well as the works of rubber fetish authors such as Helen Henley.
Rubber fetishism is not uncommon; a 2017 study found rubber fetish to have a roughly 12% prevalence in a sample of Belgian adults, with men expressing interest more commonly than women.
Latex fetishism can involve dressing up in the material or looking at it while worn by sexual partners. Motivations can include both physical stimulus and emotional experiences like dehumanization. Rubber fetishists may also experience fantasies about other wearers of skin-tight garments, such as dominatrixes, divers, or the protective clothing worn by industrial workers.
Garments of interest to rubber and latex enthusiasts may include catsuits, wet suits, gas masks, splash or hazmat suits, mackintoshes, galoshes, Wellington boots, rubber/plastic pants, and diapers, as well as draped rubber items like cloaks. Heavier fetishists often attempt to duplicate "everyday wear" into rubber counterparts of ordinary clothing.