About Our Company

In 1995 we started our first store, Midnight Blue's Toys. We began selling at private parties and in 1996 we attended and vended at our first leather event, Beat Me In St Louis. From that point on vending around the country has been a staple of our business, because it allows our customers to see and feel our products first hand.

In 1999 we changed the name of our store to Midnight Blue's because our product line was changing and we were focusing on our own quality line of products. In 1999 we also created a parent company called MB Enterprises. From 2000 to 2005 Midnight Blue's was the largest single retailer of single tail whips in the US. We stocked 300 to 400 whips at an given time and had exclusive marketing agreements with many of the world's top whip makers.

In 2000 we began selling rubber products on eBay and by 2003 our rubber sales had equaled our whips sales. In 2002 we opened our first Midnight Blue's web store. In 2004 we opened The Latex Store and changed the name of our parent company from MB Enterprises to MBE International LLC.

We now have 5 web stores, our flagship store Midnight Blue's features our own line of top quality bondage gear, The Latex Store features our own line of women's latex clothing, TLS RubberGear for men and The Latex Store for men. In 2012 we decided to expand our maket and opened Rubber Extremes. Although Midnight Blue's is our first store and our flagship, The Latex Store is really where our focus is today. The Latex Store accounts for about 80% of our business and takes a staff of 8 to manage.

Also back in 1996 we were having trouble keeping track of the events we were going to so we decided to make a list of them and put it on the web. The BDSM Events Page was born and is still the number one source for BDSM and Leather events on the web. Along with our new community service page Fetish Events Page, opened in 2008, we continue to provide the BDSM and Fetish communities with up to date information about major events around the world.

Just as a footnote in 2002 we also opened our wholesale outlet named MB Wholesale. :-)

MBE International LLC is pleased to announce the arrival of our long-awaited affiliate program, offering affiliate links and payouts on all of our sites.

The Latex Store
Midnight Blue's (coming soon)
TLS RubberGear (coming soon)
Rubber Extremes (coming soon)
The Latex Store dot net (coming soon)

Pays Out 10-20% of Sales*
(*Excludes shipping, taxes, and other fees)

Affiliate Earnings:

10% of monthly gross sales up to $3,500
20% of monthly gross sales above $3,500*
(*20% applies to portion of sales over $3500)

By joining the MBE International LLC affiliate program I agree to the terms and conditions set forth in the terms and conditions file. Terms and Conditions

Affiliate Partners Program.   Open new affiliate account:   For those who already have an affiliate account. Affiliate ID: Password:

For specific questions or inquiries about The Latex Store affiliate program email us at Affiliate@TheLatexStore.com

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS

Customers make purchases from hundreds of latex items, and other toys through one of our online stores. We provide the shopping cart, checkout and merchant accounts. We handle the transactions, shipping and returns. Everything is managed by our experienced staff. We'll provide you with the HTML links, and banners and give you access to an Affiliate Admin site that displays the sales from your web site, your commission on those sales and statistics. There will be no question about the commission amount due. Orders are tracked electronically with cookies. At the beginning of each month, we will send you a commission check once earnings have exceeded $100 or more! It's easy and it can all be started today.

Out of stock and backordered items may, at our discression, require a 100%% deposit. Because of the different size combinations and color options we offer, many of these items will be created when you order them and are considered Special Order whether or not it states (Special Order) on your sales confirmation. Please allow up 1 to 8 weeks for your item to be completed.

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Black	Red	Blue Royal Blue	Purple
Olive Green	Light Blue	Gray	Navy
Vibrant Pink	Turquoise	Yellow	Orange
Jade Green	Plum	Pearl Sheen Blue	Pearl Sheen Purple
Pearl Sheen Emerald	Pearl Sheen Silver	Pearl Sheen Fuchsia	Transparent Blue
Transparent Pink	Transparent Gray	Transparent Black	Translucent Transparent Natural
Smokey Gray	Cherry Red	White	Pale Pink

We welcome your inquiries and comments!

For general questions or inquiries email us at info@thelatexstore.com
For modeling inquiries click the Modeling Link
For Live Help click this link LIVE ONLINE HELP

If you have questions about ordering or returns, please read our Information Center

Do not send returns to these addresses. Read our return policy.
You must have an RA to return ANY item, NO exceptions.
Non authorized returns sent to these addresses will be returned to sender.

Can't decide what you want to buy for that special someone? Send them a Gift Certificate from The Latex Store. It's easy and we will mail it via first class post for free!

Please include: Name and address of the person you want this item sent to. Available in $25 increments.

Free Shipping.

Purchase your Gift Certificates HERE

All of our items are guaranted to be free of manufacturers defects when you receive them. In the event that your garment should become damaged within one year from your original purchase date we will replace it at 25% off our current full retail price. Your item must be replaced by an identical garment, reshipping fees & taxes will be applied to the purchase price before the item discount. This offer is not valid on sale items and can not be combined with any other offers or Reward Cards.

USPS PRIORITY MAIL INTERNATIONAL
USPS Priority Mail International may be used to ship orders outside of the United States.
This method is NOT trackable; we cannot guarantee replacement of lost packages shipped via this method.
Allow approximately 2-3 weeks for the order to reach customs, and another 2-5 weeks to reach you. These price grids are to be used as a guide only as exact shipping prices will be configured at the time of checkout.

Our Guide to Latex Grade

Tailored Latex

Tailored latex clothing is made from latex sheeting. The Latex Store uses 4D rubber for all of our tailored items. This latex sheeting is produced have a greater uniformity than molded latex in thickness and overall quality. The .02" (.4 mm) gauge is the standard thickness we use for latex clothing. Even though standard tailored latex is slightly thinner than the standard molded latex, "sheet latex" is usually more resistant to tearing than molded latex. The garment creation process is different, the stress points on the garment have glued seams, which means there are multiple layers of latex at each point. Tailored latex clothing is made like traditional clothing; patterns are used on latex sheets to cut the garment. But unlike regular clothing, the latex pieces are generally glued (sometimes sewn) together Tailored garments are just that, tailored to fit better. We control the size and fit of garment therefore you will receive a garment that fits "better".

The Latex Store uses 4D Rubber with most of our tailored products.

Metric:	Variance:	Imperial:	Variance:
0.16mm	.15/.18mm	.006"	.005/.007"
0.20mm	.18/.25mm	.009"	.007/.010"
0.33mm	.31/.38mm	.013"	.012/.015"
0.45mm	.43/.50mm	.018"	.017/.020"
0.55mm	.50/.63mm	.022"	.020/.025"
0.65mm	.63/.76mm	.026"	.025/.030"
0.80mm	.76/.89mm	.031"	.030/.035"
0.92mm	.89/1.02mm	.036"	.035/.040"
1.05mm	1.02/1.17mm	.041"	.040/.045"

Molded Latex

Molded latex clothing is made from shaped molds that are dipped into a liquid latex tank. The garment thickness is influenced by several factors like the amount of time the latex stays on the mold, the ambient temperature and humidity during fabrication. Therefore, the thickness variance is greater with molded latex than tailored latex. In can in fact vary from day to day. Therefore, in our molded latex garment description, the latex thickness given is an average since the thickness uniformity throughout the garment can vary. The standard thickness of molded is generally greater than that of tailored latex. The whole garment (mold) is dipped into the latex and is therefore a one-piece item with no seams, unlike tailored garments created from several pieces glued together. In general, one-piece molded garments are less anatomically adjusted to the body than their tailored counterparts. The making of molded latex clothing is less labor intensive and therefore is normally less expensive than tailored latex clothing. Toys, gloves and most fetish wear (i.e. briefs with anal plug) are generally made from molded latex.

Premium Molded Latex

Premium molded latex is manufactured the same way Molded Latex is, however, premium latex products are produced in small batches, on more modern molds in a more precise climate controlled environment. The result is a smoother finish, and better fit.

We do not chlorinate or recommend chlorination for several reasons. First, the chlorination process is not an exact science, (yes, yes we know there is science behind the process) generally we've heard that people chlorinate in the bathtub or a bucket in the backyard. In our experience chlorination changes the rubber to make it feel more like plastic. It has been our observation that chlorinated pieces can become brittle, especially if not chlorinated correctly. "Correctly", is a very vague term because the chlorine is actually added in with Hydrochloric Acid, (HCL) and to date we have not seen that it is actually "good" for the long term health of latex. Chlorination can change the color of latex, ie: Black will turn to gray. Finally, we find chlorination to be unnecessary. Repeated use of Vivishine or a good silicone lube will achieve the same or better results with no damage to the latex.

Latex care instructions are available upon request. We also send latex care instructions and warnings in each order we fill. If you have questions about care of your latex items please refer to those documents or contact us.

• All Latex CLOTHING & TOYS are talced for shipment and storage, to protect the latex. Please wash thoroughly before use! A small amount of Talc and glue may be present in the seams of the garment after washing. This is normal and can be removed with a good silicone shiner and vigorous rubbing with the finger tips.
  
  
•  ALWAYS store your toy or garment out of sunlight, and preferably in the dark. Heat or cold may damage latex, and UV light will cause it to oxidize. · To wash your garment, use lukewarm soapy water or plain water and rinse thoroughly! Hang up to dry, then, turn inside out after a short period.
  
  
• BEFORE attempting to put the garment on, be sure that your body and the inside of the garment is heavily talced or lubed. Slide it on gently, taking care that fingernails, rings, etc., do not snag the material. Pulling hard with your fingertips will leave permanent dimples or tear the garment.
  
  
• After the toy or garment is thoroughly dry, it can be MADE TO SHINE by applying a "medical grade" silicone lube or spray SPARINGLY. Slick, Black Beauty, Cult, Wet, EROS, Vivishine.
  
  
• With latex CLOTHES & TOYS, NEVER use OIL-based lubes as they will do permanent damage! ONLY use silicone-based or water-based lubricants.
  
  
• With latex GARMENTS, keep them away from ANY oil-based products - body lotions or oils, hair gel, body glitter, makeup, hairspray, perfume - WILL all do permanent damage.
  
  
• After use, clean the item as soon as possible. REMEMBER that human skin has oils that can break down latex if not removed promptly.
  
  

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Publications

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We Support Our Troops. MBE International appreciates the work and dedication of troops in the Military of the United States. Therefore, we offer free shipping to all APO and FPO boxes as a way of saying thanks. The does not mean we do not recognise the work and effort of other countries, it simply means we support those in our own country and urge other companies to do the same.

We are always interested in new modeling talent for our store.

If you are filling out this form because you want to borrow or lease clothing or you want to "collaborate" or "network" with us for your photo shoot, please READ this first.

Please use this form to submit your resume.

*Required Fields

*Your Name:
*Your Email:
One Model Place Number:
Model Mayhem Number:
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Model Brigade Number:
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Orders may be canceled providing we have been notified by 9 am the day following your order placement, NO exceptions. Credit Card companies charge us every time we process a transaction, therefore, we charge a 10% cancellation fee should you decide to cancel your order. Special Order items can not be canceled or changed beyond this deadline, NO exceptions. This includes ALL special orders and out of stock items. Please review all of policies before placing your order.

TYPES OF PAYMENT

We gladly accept Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, Pay Pal, money orders and wire transfer. Sorry, no personal checks. To order with a Money Order Click Here. For Wire Transfer Information Click Here. All payments must be in US dollars.

PAY PAL PAYMENTS

Due to the nature of Pay Pal payments the entire amount of an order will be transfered at the time the order is placed. Items that are out of stock will be special ordered at that time unless you request otherwise.

FOREIGN PAYMENTS

Orders Outside USA. If your order has been placed based on the GBP or EUR value of the item, please note, you will be charged in US Dollars and the amount may vary from the amount displayed in your local currency. The debit will be applied at the point at which your order is dispatched. This may give rise to currency fluctuations.

ACCEPTANCE OF ORDERS

Receiving an order acknowledgement via email doesn't guarantee the acceptance of an order. TheLatexStore.com reserves the right to limit the quantity of items ordered and / or refuse to sell to any customer.

ORDERS

If you prefer to order offline, you may fax or call us. See our contact information. We can only accept credit cards for fax or phone orders.

If you are paying with a money order, please COMPLETE your order. Place your items in our cart, select the money order option, COMPLETE your order and print your receipt. For your own protection, keep your money order receipt and track your payment. We are not responsible for lost or stolen money order or cash payments.

Orders should be sent to:

All products listed in our store are described to the best of our ability. Pictures of the products may show accessories or complementary items that are not included with the product.

We typically do not loan garments for photo shoots. For us to consider any project where our garments are used free of charge, the following things should apply. We must see a tangible benefit for our company. (Pictures of your model in our styles is generally not a benefit to our company unless your model is well known; Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Bianca Beauchamp, or you are shooting for for a well known publication (Marquis, Skin Two, etc.)). The person borrowing our items must have a credit card on file with us, and a deposit must be given to secure that our garments are returned undamaged. Generally twenty one day notice is required for items to be completed in time for your project. If your project doesn't fit in this category contact us about our this category contact us about our professional discount policy ProfessionalDiscount@thelatexstore.com .

Please order carefully!  We are happy to answer questions before you make your purchase.

Incorrect Items

If we ship you an incorrect item, we will replace that item or refund your money for that item (as well as the return shipping costs) after we have received the incorrect item. We are not responsible for shipping costs above USPS Priority Mail (Not one price), on any return that we can accept. We must be notified of incorrect items within five (5) business days of delivery.**

Manufacturer Defects

Upon receipt please examine your garment for defects before washing or wearing.
At our discretion we will repair or replace any merchandise with a manufacturer's defect (which we must verify by inspection of the item); however, we must be notified by you of a defect within five (5) business days of delivery.
Defective items must be returned to us unwashed (even if they've been tried on) with all of the original product packaging (not including shipping materials).

If you have a problem with an item that you believe has a manufacturer's defect, please contact us BEFORE you attempt to return it.

Please do not attempt to modify or repair any item as this will void any warranty that is stated or implied. We are not responsible for shipping costs for any defective item above USPS Priority Mail (Not flat rate).

MBE International LLC dba The Latex Store reserves the right to be the final authority on what consitutes a manufacturer's defect.

Return Items

You are responsible for ordering the correct size. Any advice we may offer about size is to be used as a guideline only, as we have not measured you in person.
Please measure yourself carefully.
If you order an incorrect size we will exchange most items; however, for your safety, we CANNOT under any circumstances accept returns or exchanges on items that have been worn or where there may be a health risk, ie: items worn on the genitals, panties, jocks, briefs, insertables, etc. 

We must be notified of exchange issues within five (5) business days of delivery.
Acceptable exchanges must be in resalable condition, ie: ready to sell, in the original packaging.
Returned items that are not in the original packaging or resalable condition may incur a 50% to 100% repackaging or replacement fee.
We are not responsible for return shipping costs for incorrectly ordered items.
We will issue store credit or replacements ONLY for returns that meet all of our return policy criteria.
Store credit may be used to purchase new merchandise ONLY and may not be used for return shipping.

NO cash refunds unless otherwise stipulated on this policy page. Store Credit Only.

Liquids, Jells and Powders are not returnable under any circumstances.

No returns on special-order items for any reason other than manufacturers defects.

Return Authorization

**An RA number is required for ALL returns. We will NOT accept any return that does not have a return authorization (RA) number. RA numbers must be visible on the outside of the package. Note: Any item that is returned without an RA number will be returned to sender or charged a 25% restocking fee.

*RA numbers are valid for fifteen (15) business days for ALL returns ie: Returns must be returned to us within fifteen (15) days of receipt of an RA number. Items returned after 15 days will be subject to a 25% restocking fee.

We are not responsible for returned items that are lost in transit or for which you haven't contacted us for prior return approval.

Authorized returns MUST be shipped USPS Priority Mail or equivalent with Delivery confirmation. In the USA please use USPS free mailers. As you are shipping to a PO Box NO FedEx or UPS accepted.

To contact us for more information about returning an item or to receive an RA number, write us at Returns@TheLatexStore.com

For ALL other inquires please go to our contact page CONTACT US.

The MBE International Rewards Card program is subject to all the terms and conditions found on our the policies page of each store. These cards are not transferable and must me used by and the items purchased must be shipped to the card holder.

MBE International LLC dba TheLatexStore.com cannot prohibit minors from visiting this site. TheLatexStore.com must rely on parents, guardians and those responsible for supervising minors to decide which materials are appropriate for such children to view.  Some items listed in TheLatexStore.com are for 18+ and purchase of those products are restricted to those over 18 years old.  Each time you purchase 18+ products at TheLatexStore.com, you are representing to TheLatexStore.com that you are an adult.

All sale items found in this store are subject to stock availability on hand unless otherwise indicated. All sale items sales are final, first come, first served, no refunds or exchanges. We do not notify of sold out sale items. Sale discounts and coupon discounts may not be combined. One discount per order.

Any item in our store that is not in stock and has to be ordered specifically for you is considered a Special Order. Special ordered item payment will be taken at the time of your order. Special orders can take 1 to 8 weeks to complete. Special order items may not be returned or exchanged. Special ordered items are NOT custom designs and may not be altered or changed from the original stated measurments, unless otherwise noted.

Domestic Third Party

Third party shipping ie: Shipping to a different person other than the person placing an order may, under some circumstances, require further information and verification.

All Credit Card orders that are shipped any address other than the card holders billing address will require and signature release and confirmation form.

Email us at ThirdParty@thelatexstore.com for the fastest response or to receive this form via email.

To reach us by phone:
USA toll free 1-866-94-LATEX (52839)-- 8 am to 5 pm CDT
Fax confirmations must be submitted to us between 6 am and 9 am CDT
Fax confirmation phone number 936-273-8106

Open and print Authorization Form in Word Format

Open and print Authorization Form in PDF Format

International Third Party

Third party shipping ie: Shipping to a different person other than the person placing an order may, under some circumstances, require further information and verification.

All Credit Card orders that are shipped any address other than the card holders billing address will require and signature release and confirmation form.

Email us at ThirdParty@thelatexstore.com for the fastest response or to receive this form via email.

To reach us by phone:
USA toll free 1-936-273-8106 - 8 am to 5 pm CDT
Fax confirmations must be submitted to us between 6 am and 9 am CDT
Fax confirmation phone number 936-273-8106

Open and print Authorization Form in Word Format

Open and print Authorization Form in PDF Format

Once your order is ready for shipping you will be sent an e-mail from your chosen carrier to inform you that your order has been shipped. In that notification will be sent a delivery confirmation or tracking number.  You can then track the status of your order on line using the tracking number supplied by visiting the following link for the USPS or FedEx  Please note if your order has been shipped USPS Priority mail, your tracking number will only show when your package has been delivered.

News articles about The Latex Store

• Fox TV "Breaking In" April 2011 Our Catsuit & Dresses
• NY Times 02/24/2010
• Nylon Magazine 05/08/2008
• USA Today 10/22/2007

January 11-13 - Washington DC - Mid-Atlantic Leather
The Latex Store & Midnight Blue's

February 9-10 - Rockville, Maryland - LF&P
TLS RubberGear & Midnight Blue's

February 15-17 - Providence, Rhode Island - Fetish Fair Fleamarket
The Latex Store & Midnight Blue's

February March 8-10 - Dallas, Texas - South Plains LeatherFest
The Latex Store & Midnight Blue's

March 24-27 - England

May 8-12 - Los Angeles, California - Dom Con LA
The Latex Store & Midnight Blue's

May 22-27 - Chicago, Illinois - International Mr. Leather
TLS RubberGear & Midnight Blue's

July 10-14 - Denver, Colorado - Thunder In The Mountains
The Latex Store, TLS RubberGear & Midnight Blue's

June 27-30 - Portsmouth, New Hanpshire - Boston Fetish Fair Fleamarket
The Latex Store & Midnight Blue's

August 13-19 - Tampa Florida - Fetish Con
The Latex Store & Midnight Blue's

September 13-15 - Rockville, Maryland - LF&P
The Latex Store & Midnight Blue's

October 3-6 - Provencetown Cape Cod - Mates Leather Weekend
TLS RubberGear & Midnight Blue's

October TBA - Washington DC - Black Rose
The Latex Store & Midnight Blue's

October 10-14 - Atlanta Georgia - DomCon Atlanta
The Latex Store & Midnight Blue's

November 6-11 - Chicago Illinois - Mr International Rubber
TLS RubberGear & Midnight Blue's

December 12-14 - Washington DC - Black Rose
The Latex Store & Midnight Blue's

 

The Latex Store welcomes retailers' and resellers' inquiries about wholesale opportunities. Please contact Sarah Skye, manager of MB Wholesale, at info@MBwholesale.net for more information and a current price list and access to our wholesale website. A valid reseller's permit is required.