Repairs to PVC clothing (Again)

[Izzitpvc]

Hi,
I know this topic has appeared many time before but any assistance would be helpful.
The garment in question was purchased from PUL back in May 22 and it is one piece overalls, black matt, 200 thickness. The issue there is a small gap, appx 1inch long at the rear of the garment at the join between the trouser part & the top. The joint has parted company, all the folds are present. I have read that it is possible to glue it back together. When I do a search on suitable types of glue, for me that is where matters get complicated, from having a large numbers of "health" warnings, strong smell and just being too expensive. I have not spoken to the folks at PUL as yet as I was trying to avoid having to post quite a bulky & heavy package back to them at this stage. So in short can anyone recommend a safe, easily available glue suitable for the task in hand.

Cheers
Izzitpvc

[Cherie]

Bostik Soft Plastic glue works well. Lots of health warnings so make sure the glue does not go anywhere that your skin will touch.

Cherie x

[Izzitpvc]

Hi Cherie,
Will have a closer look at the product you have suggested, I assume that once glue has cured, it is bit safer? the garment does come in contact with skin when worn

[Cherie]

I always use a patch so the glue goes between the plastic and so is not in contact with skin even when dry. Old macs are ideal to harvest patch material, especially clear plastic as can be fairly invisible against colours. Put the patch on the inside and keep the glue a few mm away from the edges. Pay attention to make sure there is no ruck on the outside and the tear lines up neatly for that “what repair?” Look.

Cherie x

[Rainworshipper]

Bostik Soft Plastic glue works well. Lots of health warnings so make sure the glue does not go anywhere that your skin will touch.

Cherie x

I would recommend this glue, there is a small quantity of PVC sheet supplied with it to help with the repair.

[Izzitpvc]

Morning,
Many thanks for pointing me to a recommended glue for pvc repair, I assumed the glue might cure & therefore not be an issue for coming in contact with skin but it appears not to be the case, I will have a closer look at the product on the manufacturers website and will take note of what you have told me including the "patch" of material included and proceed with a note of caution. As this my first attempt at any pvc garment repair I will take my time. The information you have kindly provided has given me a lot to consider, onwards & upwards as they say.

[Izzitpvc]

Hi,
I just wanted to update you on the above topic, firstly I have to say thanks again the advice on the glue/repair patch it was much appreciated. Having been provided with this information I have now decided that carrying out the repairs is not for me, there are too many possible health warning issues on any of these products, living a small flat does not lend itself to a great deal of floor space to undertake this work. I have also decided having made inquiries as to the cost of sending th item back, even if PUL would even consider doing the repair themselves. Having discounted these options, there is one obvious answer that is to say simply retire the damaged item and purchase a replacement garment from PUL, what's not to like.

[PlasticRainMac]

Hi,
I know this topic has appeared many time before but any assistance would be helpful.
The garment in question was purchased from PUL back in May 22 and it is one piece overalls, black matt, 200 thickness. The issue there is a small gap, appx 1inch long at the rear of the garment at the join between the trouser part & the top. The joint has parted company, all the folds are present. I have read that it is possible to glue it back together. When I do a search on suitable types of glue, for me that is where matters get complicated, from having a large numbers of "health" warnings, strong smell and just being too expensive. I have not spoken to the folks at PUL as yet as I was trying to avoid having to post quite a bulky & heavy package back to them at this stage. So in short can anyone recommend a safe, easily available glue suitable for the task in hand.

Cheers
Izzitpvc

I would not worry about health warnings pictograms on glue tubes/packaging.

Over-exaggeration of risk is par for the course in this pathetically risk-averse and 'Nanny State' era.

Sure, safety is important, but everything is blown out of proportion and over-exaggerated these days.

It is not just glue: modern PVC inflatables have like 10 different unsightly warning labels on the front of them to advise people how not to drown themselves in the sea or pool! This never used to be the case up to, I'd say, the early 2000s - 2010. A small and inconspicuous general warning label was more than ample.

Why can't adults in 2024 be trusted to use their own brain when assessing dangers, and if they wind up hurting themselves, then they should br deemed a Darwin Award candidate?

In these times, adults are treated like children who need 'Nanny' (the Nanny State) to supervise them and to dictate what they can or can't have 'for their own good' or to 'avoid hurting themselves'. It is all very patronising.

Trust me, contemporary glue is no more or no less harzardous than glues of yesteryear.

Just use common-sense and follow instructions. Example: use in ventilated room or outdoors. No smoking (glue vapours may be flammable). Be careful not to accidentally squirt glue into an eye.

[kinkychippy]

Here here I totally agree with you, the nanny state is getting out of control, just enjoy your plastic and pvc sessions, without the can't do this and can't do that. I'm old enough to remember going into woolworths and seeing all those lovely plastic macs on display, without seeing any warning labels on them from the nanny state!!!!! And oh yes I do recommend the soft plastic glue from bostik, enjoy your plastic.
Love to everyone
Steve

[pvcdreams]

Yep it's bonkers these days, everyone is covering their legal arse in case they get sued by some muppet. Car batteries have always had warning labels but now they include the warning "Do not drink the contents of this battery"

Here here I totally agree with you, the nanny state is getting out of control, just enjoy your plastic and pvc sessions, without the can't do this and can't do that. I'm old enough to remember going into woolworths and seeing all those lovely plastic macs on display, without seeing any warning labels on them from the nanny state!!!!! And oh yes I do recommend the soft plastic glue from bostik, enjoy your plastic.
Love to everyone
Steve