Choosing the Right Traction for Your Apolla Socks
Can I use rosin with my Apolla Shocks?
You can. Some dancers prefer rosin to maintain grip on specific surfaces:
- Rock rosin or rosin spray is common on gymnasium flooring and marching arts tarps.
- Hairspray works for some on those same surfaces.
The most popular refresher:
The most popular choice among Apolla customers is E6000 Spray Adhesive (https://www.apollaperformance.com/products/e6000-spray-adhesive). It's non-toxic when used as directed, easy to apply with a controlled spray, compatible with our patented grip layer, and available on apollaperformance.com, Amazon, or craft stores.
E6000 application:
- Shake the bottle thoroughly.
- Spray 5-10 pumps on the traction area.
- Let dry 10-20 seconds before stepping on the floor.
If you use rosin:
Verify with your floor manufacturer or studio that rosin is approved for your surface, and spot-test in a hidden area first. Some marley and sprung-floor manufacturers advise against rosin because it changes the floor's coefficient of friction and can leave buildup.
Important:
Traction refreshers cannot add grip to socks that don't have our patented grip layer. See Can the refresher add grip to a NON-traction sock?
(https://intercom.help/apolla-performance-wear/en/articles/11845740-can-you-use-the-traction-refresher-to-add-grip-to-the-bottom-of-a-non-traction-apolla-sock)
Floor-safety note:
Floor and finish compatibility varies. Before using traction, E6000, rosin, or any cleaner on a studio floor, home floor, stage, or turning tool, confirm with the floor or tool manufacturer, your studio owner, or the facility manager. Always spot-test first in a hidden area and follow that surface's care instructions. Apolla cannot guarantee results on every surface and cannot take responsibility for floor or tool damage caused by unsupported cleaners, refreshers, failure to spot-test, or use outside our care guidance.