
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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- 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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