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Gear Aid

Tenacious Tape Mini Patches

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Description

Gear Aid Tenacious Tape Mini Patches are a pocket-sized repair kit for the moment a branch or a campfire ember opens up your down jacket. Six pre-cut patches, three in black nylon and three in clear PVC, ride in a slim hard case that slips into a lid pocket or a first aid kit. Peel one, press it over the tear and the feathers stay inside where they belong. Each patch is 38 x 64 mm.

What it fixes

The size is the point. A 38 mm wide patch sits neatly across a single down baffle, so it covers a rip without bridging the stitching or bunching the fill. It is the fix you want in the pack on a cold night in the Snowy Mountains, when a snag on a tree has a jacket shedding feathers.

  • Rips and ember holes in down and synthetic puffer jackets
  • Tears in sleeping bag shells
  • Small holes in GORE-TEX rain jackets
  • Nicks in tent flies and tarps
  • Worn spots on high-wear areas, where a patch doubles as an abrasion shield

The patches stick to nylon, polyester, vinyl, rubber, GORE-TEX fabric and non-oiled leather, and to PVC, TPU and neoprene. Choose clear on coloured fabric, where the jacket shows through and the repair almost disappears, and black on dark gear. For bigger tears across several baffles, a larger Tenacious Tape patch or roll is the better fit.

How to use it

  1. Wipe the area with isopropyl alcohol to lift dirt and body oil, and snip off any loose threads.
  2. Fold the patch along the perforation in its backing and peel from the end with the Gear Aid logo.
  3. Lay the patch over the tear and press it down firmly with your fingers.
  4. Smooth out any bubbles and make sure the edges sit flat.

The patch holds as soon as it is on. The adhesive reaches full strength after 24 hours, and within that first day a crooked patch can be lifted and moved without leaving sticky residue behind. It bonds best between 10 and 40 °C, so on a frosty morning warm the patch in your hand or a pocket first.

Looking after it

Patched gear can go through the washing machine once the adhesive has had its 24 hours. Keep the spare patches in their pocket case so the backing stays clean and flat for next time.

Specifications
  • Dimensions
    38 x 64 mm per patch
  • Material
    Clear - PVC; Black - taslan nylon
  • Type
    Pre-cut peel-and-stick repair patches
  • Compatibility
    Nylon, vinyl, rubber, polyester, GORE-TEX fabric, non-oiled leather

Sizing Guide

Additional Information
  • Six pre-cut patches: three black nylon, three clear PVC
  • Each patch 38 x 64 mm, sized to fit between down baffles
  • Peel and stick with finger pressure, no sewing or heat
  • Stops feathers escaping from torn down jackets and sleeping bags
  • Sticks to nylon, polyester, vinyl, rubber, GORE-TEX fabric and non-oiled leather
  • Machine washable once the adhesive has had 24 hours
  • Can be repositioned within the first 24 hours without residue
  • Carried in a slim hard pocket case

FAQ's

What size are Tenacious Tape Mini Patches?
Each Tenacious Tape Mini Patch measures 38 x 64 mm. That width fits across a single down baffle on most puffer jackets and sleeping bags, so the patch covers a rip without crossing the stitch lines.

How many patches come in a pack of Tenacious Tape Mini Patches?
A pack of Tenacious Tape Mini Patches holds six pre-cut patches: three black nylon and three clear PVC. They come in a small hard pocket case that also keeps spare patches clean and flat between repairs.

Can you use Tenacious Tape Mini Patches on a down jacket?
Yes. Tenacious Tape Mini Patches are made for down jackets and down sleeping bags. Clean the area with isopropyl alcohol, press a patch over the rip and the feathers stop escaping straight away, with no sewing or heat.

Can you wash a jacket patched with Tenacious Tape Mini Patches?
Yes. Tenacious Tape Mini Patches are machine washable and sealed with a waterproof coating. Give the adhesive 24 hours to reach full strength before the first wash, and press the edges flat when you apply the patch.

Can you reposition a Tenacious Tape Mini Patch?
Yes. A Tenacious Tape Mini Patch can be lifted and moved within the first 24 hours without leaving sticky residue behind, so a crooked patch on a jacket is easy to put right before the adhesive reaches full strength.

Do Tenacious Tape Mini Patches work in the cold?
Tenacious Tape Mini Patches bond best between 10 and 40 °C. On a cold morning, warm the patch in your hand or an inside pocket before peeling it, then press it firmly onto clean, dry fabric.

Should I use the clear or the black Tenacious Tape Mini Patch?
Use a clear Tenacious Tape Mini Patch on coloured fabric, because the jacket shows through and the repair is hard to spot. Use a black nylon patch on black or dark gear, where it blends in better than a glossy clear one.