Technical Information : Maintenance

How do I maximize the durability of my latex bladder?

Latex is sensitive to light and subject to drying over time. We thus recommend:

Spread talcum powder (unscented baby powder) regularly.
Store the bladder in a dark, dry and tempered room.
Do not store it for a long period (more than 6 months) without using it.
If you have to store it for a long period of time, please put the bladder in a hermetic bag with talcum powder (unscented baby powder).

My ball cover is damaged, can it be repaired?

A ball cover can be repaired using the fabric patch enclosed or any other piece of nylon. Visit a seamstress in your local area or follow the repair instructions.

We can also send you a fabric patch if needed.

How do I repair my TPU bladder?

Deflate the bladder and remove it from the nylon cover.
Slightly reinflate the bladder (so that it forms a round shape). This is to ensure the repair patch properly adheres to the bladder.
Clean the damaged area and wait till it is dry.
Remove the film from the self-adhesive patch and apply the sticky side where the bladder is damaged, ensuring it completely covers the tear.
Deflate the bladder completely.
Press with a heavy object and leave it for 24 hours before inflating.
Then enjoy!

How do I repair my TPU ball?

Clean the damaged area on the inflated ball and wait till it is dry.
Remove the film from the self-adhesive patch and apply the sticky side where the ball is damaged, ensuring it completely covers the tear.
Deflate the ball completely.
Press with a heavy object and leave it for 24 hours before inflating.
Then enjoy!

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How do I repair my tube?

Deflate the tube.
Slightly inflate the tube (so that the repair patch adheres to the tube).
Clean the damaged area and wait till it is dry.
Remove the film from the self-adhesive patch and apply the sticky side where the tube is damaged, ensuring it completely covers the tear.
Deflate the tube.
Press with a heavy object and leave it for 24 hours before inflating.
Then enjoy!

How do I repair my ball cover?

Valid for all Omnikin balls with a nylon cover

1. Topstitching is undone

Through the top opening of the cover, slip the cover under the pressure foot of the sewing machine; slide the cover to where the stitching is required.
Simply backstitch at the beginning and end of the repairs to secure stitching.
It is best to sew a bit longer than what is required.

2. Small tear (up to 4″ (10 cm) max.)

Through the top opening of the ball cover; slip the cover under the pressure foot and place it over the area to be repaired.
Spread the excess material flat.
Slip a piece of nylon (included with the ball) under the area to be repaired or another high-resistance material (preferably nylon).
Straight stitch back and forth until the torn area is completely covered.
Make sure the torn edges are side by side.
Cut all excess threads.
The stitching will seem quite thick, but once the cover is inflated, the seam will flatten out, and the ball will be well protected.

3. Long tear

Turn the cover inside out.
Stitch with a serger to close the tear.
Turn the right side out when finished.
Proceed as for topstitching (see point 1).

What is the maximum pressure an Omnikin ball can endure?

In laboratory testing, an Omnikin can endure a pressure exceeding 1000 kg (2200 lbs).

Omnikin balls can support the weight of an adult.

What is the best way to clean my ball?

Ball covers can be machine washed in cold water but without liquid fabric softener (causing logos to peel off).
Inflate the ball and let dry.
The bladder can only be wiped with a wet cloth.

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