Seam sealing behind embroidery?

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Seam sealing behind embroidery?

Postby Strider » Wed 28 Mar, 2018 10:42 pm

I was recently gifted this jacket, which I’m thrilled with, though unfortunately it’s been third-party embroidered through all three layers (DWR face fabric, Primaloft insulation, lining).

It’s quite obvious what will happen when it gets wet - is there a way I can seal this area to prevent seepage? I’m unsure if seam tape will adhere to the interfacing used to hold the embroidery?

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Re: Seam sealing behind embroidery?

Postby Franco » Thu 29 Mar, 2018 8:15 am

I would do exactly the same as I treat the seams on a tent. Let the silicone (diluted) soak into it , the thread will absorb the silicone , expand a little and become waterproof. I doubt very much that tape could stick to it long term.
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Re: Seam sealing behind embroidery?

Postby GPSGuided » Thu 29 Mar, 2018 9:07 am

Too messed up and irregular for seam tape I'd say.
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Re: Seam sealing behind embroidery?

Postby wayno » Fri 30 Mar, 2018 5:52 am

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Re: Seam sealing behind embroidery?

Postby Orion » Fri 30 Mar, 2018 6:43 am

I wouldn't even bother diluting silicone. I'd just swab on the Seamgrip. It's on the inside where nobody will see it.

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Re: Seam sealing behind embroidery?

Postby Franco » Fri 30 Mar, 2018 8:06 am

Orion wrote:I wouldn't even bother diluting silicone. I'd just swab on the Seamgrip. It's on the inside where nobody will see it.

"Aqualine" -- appropriate for a conduit of water.

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Re: Seam sealing behind embroidery?

Postby Strider » Fri 30 Mar, 2018 12:18 pm

Orion wrote:I wouldn't even bother diluting silicone. I'd just swab on the Seamgrip. It's on the inside where nobody will see it.

"Aqualine" -- appropriate for a conduit of water.

Haha that is quite ironic! A bit annoying that they've done it this way though - its a seriously expensive bit of kit.

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Re: Seam sealing behind embroidery?

Postby Nuts » Fri 30 Mar, 2018 1:06 pm

Iv'e sealed these on gore coats with tape but doubt any tape will work here given the fabric (and stretch). Would not expect silicone to work inside unless you could get it to soak right through to the outer layer the embroidery will likely just wick water into the coat btw the outer and insulation. Maybe it's already been treated somehow?
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Re: Seam sealing behind embroidery?

Postby Strider » Fri 30 Mar, 2018 9:37 pm

Nuts wrote:Iv'e sealed these on gore coats with tape but doubt any tape will work here given the fabric (and stretch). Would not expect silicone to work inside unless you could get it to soak right through to the outer layer the embroidery will likely just wick water into the coat btw the outer and insulation. Maybe it's already been treated somehow?

I don’t think it’s been treated already but you raise a good point - perhaps I’ll just apply some DWR spray


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Re: Seam sealing behind embroidery?

Postby cajun » Sat 31 Mar, 2018 8:39 am

Perhaps Wayno's suggestion of Sail Makers tape over the front and DWR at the back? Unless you don't want to cover up the logo?
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Re: Seam sealing behind embroidery?

Postby Huntsman247 » Thu 12 Apr, 2018 10:46 am

Orion wrote:I wouldn't even bother diluting silicone. I'd just swab on the Seamgrip. It's on the inside where nobody will see it.

"Aqualine" -- appropriate for a conduit of water.


Won't the water still find its way into the insulation still if silicone is only applied to the back? You'd probably want it to penetrate the thread to avoid mould behind the silicone. You could probably even go over the front with a fine brush and seam sealer or diluted silicone.
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Re: Seam sealing behind embroidery?

Postby Orion » Fri 13 Apr, 2018 1:09 am

Huntsman247 wrote:
Orion wrote:I wouldn't even bother diluting silicone. I'd just swab on the Seamgrip. It's on the inside where nobody will see it.

"Aqualine" -- appropriate for a conduit of water.


Won't the water still find its way into the insulation still if silicone is only applied to the back? You'd probably want it to penetrate the thread to avoid mould behind the silicone. You could probably even go over the front with a fine brush and seam sealer or diluted silicone.


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