Repair fabrics and gear in the field.
Each kit contains a strip of Tear-Aid® Type A, measuring 154mm x 35mm (6" x 1 3/8"). (If you need a longer length, drop us a message.) Plus individually-wrapped Isopropanol Alcohol 70%wipes.
I have used to mend Tarp, Tents and Clothing. Manufacturers' guidelines state;
Tear-Aid® Type "A" For use with: Canvas. Leather (non-oiled), Rubber, Nylon, Most plastics & paints, Plastic laminates, Aluminium, Stainless steel, Fibreglass, Polyurethane, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Sunbrella, Gortex, Acrylics, Polyester, Hypalon, Dacron
Not for use with Vinyl, Vinyl-coated and PVC, you will need to find and use Tear-Aid® Type 'B'
Tear-Aid® - Tarp Fabric Repair Kit
Step 1 - Clean the damaged area with an alcohol prep pad or a 50/50 mixture of water and isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and let dry.
Step 2 - Cut patch to the desired size with scissors allowing for the patch size to extend 1 inch beyond all edges of the tear. If you’re using more than 1 patch, allow for patches to overlap each other by at least 1 inch. Cut pointy corners into rounded corners.
Step 3 - Carefully peel back half an inch of the backing from the patch at one of the corners.
Step 4 - Position and rub down the exposed half inch patch corner allowing room to extend the patch 1 inch beyond all edges of the tear. Slowly peel backing from the patch while applying it over the tear. Take care to avoid air bubbles, and, also don’t stretch patch while applying. Once patch is entirely applied, rub down firmly over the entire patch to maximize adhesion. If there is access to the back side of the tear, repeat these steps. Repair is complete.
