Transparent self-adhesive elastic repair patches (5cm x 10cm) – 5 pack
product description
tekmate transparent elastic patches
tekmate transparent, high stretch patches are ideal for patching up inflatables from swimming bouyancy aids to rubber dinghies, bicycle inner tubes and hydration bladders, rigid plastic or aluminium water bottles, etc.
Universal
Being transparent, our patches are suitable for use on any item, regardless of its colour, as the patch will be virtually indistinguishable from the item it’s repairing.
They are also ideal for repairing holes and small tears in a wide range of coloured synthetic and natural textiles, such as foul weather gear, tents, backpacks, gaiters, leggings and overshoes.
Clothing
tekmate transparent, high stretch patches are great for repairing all types of modern fabrics too.
Mountain and gravel bikers, horse riders and rock climbers all know too well how easy it is to put a hole in their expensive specialist equipment.
Waterproof membranes develop tears over time, transforming your expensive gear into something more akin to a sieve that will have a hard time keeping you dry when the weather takes a turn for the worst.
tekmate not only offers an instant in-the-field repair in such cases, it will also continue to perform long after most other repair solutions finally give up and require redoing.
Elastic
tekmate provides a solid, elastic repair that is second to none, extending the life of your gear dramatically while maintaining their original, elastic, breathable, weatherproof qualities.
Transparent
And being transparent, your repair will forever remain discreet and not ruin the appearance of your usually expensive gear.
Finally, if tekmate can fix your clothing, then it will also fix your other fabric-based items, from sunshades to tents and sleeping bags, from
Keep the patches with you at all times as you never know when you might need them : up mountains, on the high seas, playing on the beach, or working in the garden or on the car.
what's in the pack?
This pack consists of five transparent, elastic patches (they appear white in the photos because of the protective backing paper), each measuring 5 cm x 10 cm.
The protective backing paper incorporates both a cutting guide and application instructions.
Also incuded are two cleaning and degreasing wipes to prep the surface before the patch is applied.
product specifications
| Weight | 40 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15 × 10 × 1 cm |
| Color | |
| Length of each tape/patch | 100 mm |
| Width of each tape/patch | 50 mm |
| Material | TPU |
| Properties | Elastic, Conformable, Waterproof |
tips on using this product
Keep the patches with you at all times as you never know when you might need them for in-the-field and outdoor repairs, while travelling or working in the garden.
Instructions and a cutting grid are printed on the protective backing paper, making them easy to cut to size and round the corners using scissors.
Simply cut the patch to the size of the area being repaired, allowing for some overlap and ensuring the patch corners are rounded off to prevent snagging, then clean the repair zone (we include small degreasing wipes to help), peel back a part of the protective paper, apply the exposed adhesive surface of the patch to the repair zone, and rub down while continuing to remove the paper.
Your repaired item will be fully useable within minutes and fully bonded within hours.
frequently asked questions
We wish!
Some material coatings are designed not to be stuck to, such as Teflon®, for example. Others, such as silicone, require a specific adhesive to work.
tekmate™ won’t work with these.
What we can say, though, is that the vast majority of commonly found materials such as natural and synthetic fabrics, breathable membranes, rigid and soft plastics are readily repaired using tekmate™.
We always recommend testing before committing to a large repair, by simply applying a tiny patch to a discreet part of the item in question, and waiting a few hours to give it a chance to properly bond. Just remember to clean the area under test before applying the patch.
If you make a mistake, or need to reposition the tape or patch, this should be possible if you react immediately. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to reposition the tape or patch.
If you need to remove tekmate™ cleanly and completely, use a solvent that is safe to use with the material to which the patch has been applied. Example solvents include isopropanol, petroleum spirit and rubbing alcohol, but do make sure the solvent in question is safe to use on the repaired material!
Usually there is no need to apply tekmate™ to both sides of the material you’re repairing as the adhesive ensures an extremely powerful bond between the patch/tape and the fabric.
If, however, you’re trying to patch up a large hole which will leave the tekmate™ adhesive exposed, then you should either apply a second patch/tape on the reverse side, or apply a piece of the same fabric being repaired, cut to size, to the reverse side.
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