We have stocked 3 new additional colors of latex sheeting including two that are double sided: black and purple, blue and red, and semi-trasnparent hot pink.
Previously we had unintentionally stocked semi-transparent hot pink due to the fact that there was not quite enough pigment added to the sheeting during the manufacturing process. We have resolved that issue and now we have both opaque hot pink and semi-transparent hot pink.
If you are new to purchasing latex sheeting, you should be aware that with thin latex even the opaque colors may have some slight transparency to them if the gauge is thin and the color is light (pastels, shades of white, etc).
The purple and black sheeting came to us as a customer recommendation with the desire to make 1960’s era batman costumes. The red and blue would also be perfect for batman cosplay outfits, or other clothing designs where you either want to create reversible garments, or have a little bit of contrasting color peak out from the backside of the clothing.
Examples where you can leverage double sided colors include collars, pockets, capes, and cuffs.
You’ll also note that we have done our best to take pictures of similar colors of latex when photographing new products. EG: if the sheeting is blue, we’ll photograph it with sky blue, metallic blue, semi-transparent blue, royal blue, etc.
We do our best to assist you with making color choices that will work for your project, however, please note that differences in lighting, screen monitors, and other issues can result in expectations that are not met and if color is critical to your application the best way to ensure satisfaction is to get a physical swatch available at: www.MJTrends.com/products.Latex-sheeting,Swatches,Swatches
Do you have recommendations or needs for other colors of latex material that we don’t currently have? Send us an email at: sales@MJTrends.com.
We listen to you and the majority of our new products are chosen based on your emails and surveys. We also want to know what you would like in terms of patterns. Many of our sewing patterns are made as latex designs first. If you aren’t familiar with our patterns – they are custom fit to your body measurements as well as our fabrics.
During the pattern checkout process you’ll either select from pre-set sizes or input your own, then you select the type of fabric or material that you plan to use and the pattern is drawn based on your inputs.
If you’ve selected a pattern with negative ease (negative ease is when the design is made smaller than your measurements because it is designed to stretch), the pattern will have more negative ease for materials with greater stretch capabilities.
We created a sister website, ModaMake.com, where we design all our custom-fit patterns and you are free to use the site and create your own or clone an existing pattern to modify.
We are also hard at work creating our third version of pattern making software that is simpler to use, however, it will probably be a year before we offer it to select beta-testers. Get in touch with us if you would be interested in participating as a tester: sales@MJTrends.com
Those red and blue double-sided sheets seem ideal for reversible pieces like capes or cuffs, exactly like you mentioned. I can already picture some clean cosplay builds using that contrast.
Glad to see the hot pink issue clarified, because I remember the earlier semi-transparent batches being inconsistent. Having both opaque and semi-transparent options now makes it easier to plan layered looks.
The examples like collars, pockets, and cuffs for showing off the reverse color are practical ideas. It’s nice when product announcements include actual design applications instead of just specs.
I didn’t realize your patterns adjust negative ease based on fabric stretch, that’s a smart detail for latex. It explains why your custom-fit patterns behave better than generic ones.
Hearing that the purple and black came from requests for 1960s Batman costumes makes me curious what other niche colors people have asked for. It shows how community-driven your catalog is.
Appreciate the effort to photograph new colors alongside similar shades like sky blue and metallic blue. It really helps compare tones instead of guessing from a single swatch image.
Thanks for emphasizing physical swatches when color accuracy matters. Screen differences can really throw things off, so having that option makes a big difference for serious projects.
The connection between ModaMake and your latex designs is interesting, especially being able to clone and modify patterns. That could save a lot of trial and error for custom builds.
The note about thin gauges still showing some transparency even in opaque colors is really helpful, especially for lighter shades. That’s something a lot of beginners overlook when ordering latex.
Interesting backstory on the semi-transparent hot pink coming from a pigment issue during manufacturing. It’s cool that it ended up becoming a deliberate option rather than being discontinued.
The double-sided black and purple sounds perfect for a Batman cowl or cape, especially since that combo was apparently customer-driven. I like that you actually listen to suggestions and turn them into stock.
The upcoming third version of the pattern software sounds promising, even if it’s a year out. Simpler tools for custom latex patterns would be a huge improvement for newer makers.