how to repair nylon ski pants

i have ripped my new 100% nylon (polyamide) ski pants. what is the best
way to repair the rip? sewing, glueing ...??

it doesn't necessarily need to be wash proof, or even that water
resistant, just strong.

thanks

Believe it or not
DUCT tape has worked
for me

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i have ripped my new 100% nylon (polyamide) ski pants. what is the best
way to repair the rip? sewing, glueing ...??

it doesn't necessarily need to be wash proof, or even that water
resistant, just strong.

thanks

somebody mentioned 'K-tape' for repairing nylon tent fabric. very
strong apparently.

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i have ripped my new 100% nylon (polyamide) ski pants. what is the best

way to repair the rip? sewing, glueing ...??


it doesn't necessarily need to be wash proof, or even that water
resistant, just strong.
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Small tear on bib/knee/leg:
I would buy a match/contrast bit of nylon fabric, and insert it under
the rip, setting it in properly as a sewn-in patch. This type mend
keeps the fabric supple, unlike iron-on glue type patches.
Large tear, same areas:
Might make a contrast patch to go atop the tear, with a matching
patch on other leg/arm/etc., so patch looks like a design feature.
Vertical tear close to a seam: such tears can often be worked into
the closest seam. Seam stitching will be opened, and torn edges worked
into the seam smoothly, so there is no bubbling or pulling of fabric
edges. Seam is then re-sewn. This type mend is the least visible.
Cea

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i have ripped my new 100% nylon (polyamide) ski pants. what is the best
way to repair the rip? sewing, glueing ...??

it doesn't necessarily need to be wash proof, or even that water
resistant, just strong.

Whatever method you use, you'll get better long-term results if you sear
the edges of the fabric where you're doing the repair. To sear, use a
utility candle. Bring the edge of the fabric close to the bottom of the
flame (but not touching) so the heat just slightly melts the edge. This
will prevent the fabric from fraying so the mend will last. Do not get
too close to the flame; the entire thing will go up in a puff!

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