PVC Patch Material

[wellyjen]

I'm patching various holes in an old Meander oversuit. Unfortunately, I've run out of patch material. Does any one know of a source of small quantities of suitable PVC proofed material that will stick well with PVC cement?

 

[Ian Ball]

Dennis Jump can probably help?

I have had the Landjoff repair packs in the past, seem decent. Need to check delivery costs.

Repair Kit

Repair Kit, Kit for repair of PVC overalls. The kit includes: 4 pieces (0.10 sq.m.) of PVC fabric 40ml glue Instruction for use , 8.00BGN

landjoff.com

Probably not a colour match if that's a consideration.

 

[alanw]

Pennine Outdoor should have what you need

 

[wellyjen]

Dennis Jump can probably help?

I have had the Landjoff repair packs in the past, seem decent. Need to check delivery costs.

Repair Kit

Repair Kit, Kit for repair of PVC overalls. The kit includes: 4 pieces (0.10 sq.m.) of PVC fabric 40ml glue Instruction for use , 8.00BGN

landjoff.com

Probably not a colour match if that's a consideration.

Delivery is the killer. £3.54 for the patches at current exchange rate, Yaay! £31 for delivery

Pennine Outdoor should have what you need

They do one PVC packed polyester fabric that may suffice. Not colour coordinated, but that isn't a problem. May take a punt on this. Thanks!

 

[Flotsam]

There's Profabrics near Chester. They sell offcuts as well as roll lengths.

Delivery is the killer. £3.54 for the patches at current exchange rate, Yaay! £31 for delivery


They do one PVC packed polyester fabric that may suffice. Not colour coordinated, but that isn't a problem. May take a punt on this. Thanks!

 

[PeteHall]

I think I've got a new bit of Meander yellow PVC somewhere.

Not had a PVC suit for years, so if I can find it, you're welcome to have it for the cost of postage, plus a donation to GCRG.

 

[JasonC]

If you ask at your local garden centre, you might get some pond liner offcuts for nowt. It's waterproof (of course) but might need roughening a bit with sandpaper to help it stick.

 

[TheBitterEnd]

Not sure who you would bond butyl pond liner to PVC

The bottom of the legs is turned over 3 times IIRC, I cut that off and got a reasonable amount of pre-roughened patch material.

 

[Flotsam]

Thinking about it those cheap welded PVC work suits from workwear shops, hire shops etc would do as source material.

 

[wellyjen]

Thanks all,
I've placed an order with Pennine Outdoor. If it's suitable there should be enough for future wear and tear, till my Meander is 100% patches!

 

[wellyjen]

The PVC coated polyester fabric from Pennine Outdoor has arrived. It is a similar weight to the Meander cloth, but either the fabric is a courser weave, or the PVC doesn't penetrate through to the rear side as thoroughly as it does on the Meander. Still looks suitable. I've patched the suit using plumbing PVC cement, PVC coated side to PVC side. Chose the olive green colour, as this complements the yellow well. Will update further, once it has done a few trips. A blurry, out of focus and poorly exposed picture.