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Mending tears in jackets

PostPosted: Wed 30 Nov, 2011 8:40 am
by frenchy_84
Hi, Im after some advice on how to mend a tear in my rain jacket. It is a Montane Superfly XT and therefore Event waterproof membrane. And i have a small tear on the sleeve near the wrist approx 4cm long. Do i treat it like a sleeping mat and glue on a patch? if so, where would i find such a patch? any advice would be appreciated.

Re: Mending tears in jackets

PostPosted: Wed 30 Nov, 2011 10:20 am
by Moondog55
Small bit of fabric on each side and a thin smear of roofing silicone is what I have used in the past

Re: Mending tears in jackets

PostPosted: Wed 30 Nov, 2011 10:56 am
by wayno
you can get gore tex patches at outdoor shops. but i was told that they dont last long.
sailmakers tape is another option, sticks and lasts well.
theres also the patches you get for repairing nylon gear like thermarest.

Re: Mending tears in jackets

PostPosted: Wed 30 Nov, 2011 12:13 pm
by Nuts
strewth, that didn't take long.. scrub bashers :roll: :) I havent got around to repairing a pair of event pants with a rip. Duck extreme on the inside has held up ok. You could try the clear invisible thermarest patches (and glue) depends on how neat you want it on the outside i guess. You could have someone do a pro job but i doubt it would be invisible. Sounds like remote equipment repairs (in melb) do a good job, doubt they'd be cheap?? That model has that big hang flap in the collar??, may make good patching material (for the future as well..)