$Round black fabric patch on dark trousers with water droplets beading around it$
$Woman in a red GORE rain jacket with a black hexagon patch on the chest$
$Water beading on a black hexagon GORE-TEX patch beside the zip of a red rain jacket$
$Hands peeling the backing off a hexagon patch above a small tear in a red rain jacket$
$Black rectangle patch and a hexagon patch with backing laid on a red GORE rain jacket$
$Back of the GORE-TEX Fabric Patches pack showing instructions and outlines of both patch sizes$
$Front of the Tenacious Tape GORE-TEX Fabric Patches pack, black, two patches$

Tenacious Tape GORE-TEX Hex Fabric Patches

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Description

Gear Aid Tenacious Tape GORE-TEX Hex Fabric Patches put real GORE-TEX fabric over the hole in your rain shell. Each pack holds two black adhesive-backed repair patches, a hexagon and a rectangle, that press on in the field and stay on through the wash. Snag a jacket on scrub halfway along a wet walk and you can patch it at the next rest stop and keep walking dry.

What it fixes

Tears, punctures and ember holes in GORE-TEX rain jackets and shells
Rips in waterproof overpants and ski pants
Holes in GORE-TEX gloves
Tears in waders

The hexagon measures 6.4 x 7.1 cm and the rectangle 6.4 x 10 cm. Use them as they come, or trim either one to suit a tear along a seam or a sleeve. Both are black, so they sit quietly on dark shells and stand out on bright ones. For a large tear or a blown seam, pair the patch with Aquaseal FD or Seam Grip WP adhesive for the toughest repair.

How to use it

Clean and dry the area around the tear, brushing off any dirt or grit. Hold off machine washing a torn jacket until it is patched, so the tear does not grow.
Choose or cut a patch that overlaps the tear by at least 12 mm all round, and round off any corners you cut so they cannot catch and lift.
Peel the backing, lay the patch over the tear and press firmly from the centre outwards to push out air bubbles.
For the strongest bond, warm the patch with an iron on its low setting.

The jacket is ready to wear straight away, and the adhesive keeps strengthening over the next 12 to 24 hours.

Looking after it

Patched gear goes in the wash as normal. When you re-proof the jacket, use a wash-in water repellent: spray-on repellents soften the patch adhesive. Keep spare patches in their original packet so the backing stays clean.

To take a patch off later, dry cleaning lifts it most easily. At home, warm it with an iron for 30 seconds, peel slowly from one corner and clean away any residue with rubbing alcohol.

Specifications

Color

Black
Dimensions

Hexagon - 6.4 x 7.1 cm; Rectangle - 6.4 x 10 cm
Material

GORE-TEX fabric
Type

Peel-and-stick GORE-TEX fabric repair patches
Compatibility

GORE-TEX jackets, pants, gloves and waders
Length

150 mm
Height

5 mm
Width

100 mm

Sizing Guide

Additional Information

Made from genuine GORE-TEX fabric, black
Two patches: 6.4 x 7.1 cm hexagon and 6.4 x 10 cm rectangle
Peel and stick, or iron on low for maximum strength
Can be trimmed to size for any tear
For GORE-TEX jackets, pants, gloves and waders
Washable, and stays on through repeated washes
Removable by dry cleaning or with an iron
PFC-free material

FAQ's

Are Tenacious Tape GORE-TEX Fabric Patches made of real GORE-TEX?
Yes. Tenacious Tape GORE-TEX Fabric Patches are made from genuine GORE-TEX fabric with an aggressive adhesive backing, so the repair is waterproof fabric over the hole rather than tape. They suit GORE-TEX jackets, pants, gloves and waders.

What size are Tenacious Tape GORE-TEX Fabric Patches?
A pack of Tenacious Tape GORE-TEX Fabric Patches holds two black patches: a 6.4 x 7.1 cm hexagon and a 6.4 x 10 cm rectangle. Either can be trimmed to fit a tear; round off any corners you cut.

How do you patch a hole in a GORE-TEX jacket?
Clean and dry the fabric, then lay a Tenacious Tape GORE-TEX Fabric Patch over the hole so it overlaps by at least 12 mm all round. Press from the centre out to remove bubbles, and warm it with an iron on low for maximum strength.

Can you wash a jacket with a Tenacious Tape GORE-TEX patch?
Yes. Tenacious Tape GORE-TEX Fabric Patches are washable and stay put through repeated washes. The adhesive keeps strengthening for 12 to 24 hours after you apply the patch, so give it that long before the first wash.

Do you need to iron on a Tenacious Tape GORE-TEX patch?
No. Tenacious Tape GORE-TEX Fabric Patches are peel-and-stick and work straight away at room temperature. Warming the patch with an iron on its low setting afterwards gives the strongest bond, which is worth doing once you are home.

Can you reproof a jacket that has a Tenacious Tape GORE-TEX patch?
Yes, with a wash-in water repellent. Spray-on water and stain repellents soften the adhesive on Tenacious Tape GORE-TEX Fabric Patches, so a wash-in treatment is the right choice for a patched jacket.

Can you remove a Tenacious Tape GORE-TEX Fabric Patch?
Yes. Dry cleaning removes a Tenacious Tape GORE-TEX Fabric Patch most easily. At home, warm the patch with an iron for 30 seconds, peel slowly from one corner, then rub away any adhesive left behind with rubbing alcohol.