Sherri Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 My nylon windbreaker got in a cat-fight with the desert flora on my last RR trip. Short of plastering duct tape over the holes and tears, is anyone aware of a better way to patch these things? Seems like you should be able to get an iron-on patch kit or special glue or something. My google search came up fruitless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Kidd Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 You could probably use a tent repair patch on the inside and then dab some seam sealer along the outside tear... or a goretex repair kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlympicMtnBoy Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Nylon repair tape, works great and you might find a color to match, check REI or most sporting goods stores (Swains or Browns in your area). Or Seattle Outdoor Fabrics. If the hole is really big I normally hand stitch it shut and then cut a patch with rounded edges of the repair tape. I find running a warm iron over the patch helps make it more permanent. The patches on my Wildthings Epic jacket are still there after several washes and 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Awesome. Those ideas are just the sort of insight that was eluding me. I'll check 'em out right away. Thanks, guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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