Does Silicone oil/shiner weaken seams?
If a seam is DRENCHED in shiner and under a great deal of stress it can be weakened. We have found that underarm seams, where three seams come together under a lot of stress, can *sometimes* come apart over time if too much silicone is applied. This is an easy fix though. Straight seams, especially those under little stress (like bedsheets) are rarely a problem. In high quality latex (i.e. not cheap knock-offs) We have never heard of this being a problem. Personal experience with sheeting – we drench them in silicone lubricant and… uhh… create a lot of friction. I’ve never had a problem with seams coming apart. And if that problem ever arises, it’s a really easy fix.
