Sticking leather to textiles? - SV650.org

northwind · 24-06-07, 01:43 PM

I've got a couple of very minor holes in my Texnics trousers after me wee off the other week, and though they're still structurally OK, they look pretty ropey and there's no doubt that the protection is down a little. But I've looked at it, and there's just a single simple panel damaged on each knee, which could easily be fixed with another panel over it. I've got an old leather jacket of nicely thick but supple leather which would be perfect for the job, I reckon, and it's just a case of cutting out the patch the right size...

But, how to attach it? I don't want to sew it on, since a) it'd maybe affect the waterproofing, and b) I can't sew. So I'm thinkng some sort of flexible glue similiar to that used to glue panel joins on leathers would be ideal. Haven't a clue what to use though... It's on the knees so it's got to flex, it's a big old panel so it doesn't have to be massively strong either. Any ideas?

carelesschucca · 24-06-07, 01:48 PM

your gonna look like a Geography teacher Northy...

but being serrious - I can't help ya!!!

northwind · 24-06-07, 01:52 PM

Or a social worker maybe

I used to have big leather patches on all my trousers when I was a kid, nobody could afford to replace them as fast as I put my knees through 'em

SoulKiss · 24-06-07, 02:59 PM

My guess would be good old Evostick Impact Adhesive (or Evilstick as most people I know call it.

Used it for years to clue LARP swords together and other bits of LARP kit.

Might be worth asking K but I think she will agree.

24-06-07, 04:00 PM

Yeah - good ol' evo will do teh trick - just don't go for the Impact 2, it's basic Impact Adhesive that you want.

Dunlop do the best one - only I can't remember the full name of it off hand... so, kinda useless there.

My only worry would be able wet weather longevity - not gonna be that brilliant. Good and regular waterproofing once it's stuck in place, with Nikwax or something similar, will help alot.

embee · 24-06-07, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoulKiss

My guess would be good old Evostick Impact Adhesive

definitely. Impact adhesive is what (used**) to be used throughout the car trimming trade for leather/textile. Make sure you follow the instructions regarding tack-time etc.

** solvent regs probably rule it out now

TSM · 24-06-07, 06:58 PM

Yep evo is good, ive got one jacket with a patch. I was a little skint after my large crash. my jacket had a large hole in the arm where i went sliding with it underneath me, ive put a patch on it and for over a year is been fine.

northwind · 24-06-07, 07:19 PM

Thanks folks! Probably have to be duck tape for the AR, mind

Very helpful indeed.

24-06-07, 01:43 PM	#1
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Sticking leather to textiles? I've got a couple of very minor holes in my Texnics trousers after me wee off the other week, and though they're still structurally OK, they look pretty ropey and there's no doubt that the protection is down a little. But I've looked at it, and there's just a single simple panel damaged on each knee, which could easily be fixed with another panel over it. I've got an old leather jacket of nicely thick but supple leather which would be perfect for the job, I reckon, and it's just a case of cutting out the patch the right size... But, how to attach it? I don't want to sew it on, since a) it'd maybe affect the waterproofing, and b) I can't sew. So I'm thinkng some sort of flexible glue similiar to that used to glue panel joins on leathers would be ideal. Haven't a clue what to use though... It's on the knees so it's got to flex, it's a big old panel so it doesn't have to be massively strong either. Any ideas? __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

24-06-07, 01:48 PM	#2
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: Sticking leather to textiles? your gonna look like a Geography teacher Northy... but being serrious - I can't help ya!!! __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

24-06-07, 01:52 PM	#3
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Re: Sticking leather to textiles? Or a social worker maybe I used to have big leather patches on all my trousers when I was a kid, nobody could afford to replace them as fast as I put my knees through 'em __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

24-06-07, 02:59 PM	#4
SoulKiss Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sunny Croydonia Posts: 6,124	Re: Sticking leather to textiles? My guess would be good old Evostick Impact Adhesive (or Evilstick as most people I know call it. Used it for years to clue LARP swords together and other bits of LARP kit. Might be worth asking K but I think she will agree. __________________ Sent from my PC NOT using any Tapatalk type rubbish!! █╬╬╬╬(•)i¯i▀▀▀▀▀█Ξ███████████████████████████████)

24-06-07, 04:00 PM	#5
K Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sticking leather to textiles? Yeah - good ol' evo will do teh trick - just don't go for the Impact 2, it's basic Impact Adhesive that you want. Dunlop do the best one - only I can't remember the full name of it off hand... so, kinda useless there. My only worry would be able wet weather longevity - not gonna be that brilliant. Good and regular waterproofing once it's stuck in place, with Nikwax or something similar, will help alot.

24-06-07, 06:58 PM	#7
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Re: Sticking leather to textiles? Yep evo is good, ive got one jacket with a patch. I was a little skint after my large crash. my jacket had a large hole in the arm where i went sliding with it underneath me, ive put a patch on it and for over a year is been fine. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

24-06-07, 07:19 PM	#8
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Re: Sticking leather to textiles? Thanks folks! Probably have to be duck tape for the AR, mind Very helpful indeed. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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