EVERYDAY WEAR - WASHABLE APPAREL - COTTON CLOTHING

Permanent repairs that will not wash out can be easily made without needle and thread. Just follow the General Directions to get the user friendly repair. In most cases, patches are bonded to the under-side of material for appearance sake. A thin or light coating of Tear Mender® on the patch and item helps to avoid bleed through, while delivering a flexible and long lasting repair.

Frayed Cuff Edges On Pant Legs and Jacket Sleeves - With a blade, transfer a small amount of Tear Mender® by drawing it along the edge of the cuff. Use your finger to pat the frayed edge.

BUTTONS - When threads loosen, pour a droplet onto a counter and with your finger transfer a small amount of glue on to the threads in the center of the button. (Toothpick tip works well for finer applications)

SWEATERS - Locate the snag and work that loop back to the underside of the sweater. From a droplet of glue on the counter use your index finger to transfer a small amount of glue and roll the thread loop between finger and thumb.

SHOE LACES - When the cap comes off the end of the lace and it's become frayed and hard to lace through the eyelet, roll the lace and between your thumb and index finger with Tear Mender® and let dry a few minutes.

LEATHER GARMENTS and ACCESSORIES

Surface Damage and V-Snags - Jackets, slacks and even shoes can have V-Snags, where small parts of the finished surface have been pulled away from the leather. Tear Mender® can bond to the exposed fiber of the leather and will not harm the finished surface, so apply some glue between the v-snag and the leather. Work the glue for complete coverage of both surfaces. Press the v-snag down on to the leather. Rub the excess glue off the finished surface. Press down on the repaired area for 2 or 4 minutes. The items are ready for light usage in minutes. Bond is fully cured in 2 hours. Tear Mender® stays pliable through temperature ranges and is touch friendly.

DENIM APPAREL - JEANS+JACKETS+SKIRTS - WORK CLOTHES

The General Use Directions work very well on these items when rips, tears, snags, and frays need repair. Most of patching should be done to the under-side of items, unless appearance is not important.

Preventive Care -

• To prevent a pin hole in a garment from growing, simply transfer a small amount of Tear Mender® (tip of toothpick works well) to the hole and let dry.
• Reinforce children's jeans by applying fabric to under-side of knee area. Follow the General Use Directions. No ironing required; edges stay attached; and bond will not wash out.

NYLON and SMOOTH - SYNTHETIC FABRICS

Tear Mender® will NOT bond nylon or similar fabric to itself.. BUT a "sandwich method" works. This type of repair can extend the life of these items where no other method of repair would be practical.

"Sandwich Method" - Prepare similar sized patches and trace an outline of the patch on both sides of the item. Apply Tear Mender® to the patches, placing them onto one side of the item and then the other. This gives a vise-like repair that stays flexible.

BOAT COVERS - BIMINI TOPS - SNOWMOBILE COVERS & SEATS

Most of these covers are made of Acrylic Fiber materials. These are durable and fade resistant. Sail covers and bags are another area where Tear Mender® benefits quick and easy repairs. The General Use Directions will help you get the utility repair you need. NOTE: The patch material can be cotton or similar porous fiber. Allow 30 minutes for dry time.

Seats - Snowmobile and Boat - Utility repairs are very effective by bonding a fabric piece on the back or under-side of the damaged material. Push patch into puncture / tear and apply Tear Mender® onto patch using tube applicator.

SPORTS GEAR - EQUIPMENT - BOOTS - SKATES - GLOVES

Leather and Fabric Back Vinyl - Tear Mender® bonds well to the open fiber of torn or ripped leather and to the fabric backing of most vinyl. In both cases we recommend using a cotton type patch material as a patch that is bonded to the under-side of the item with Tear Mender®.

HOCKEY GLOVES; SKATES and EQUIPMENT - can all be repaired and maintained with Tear Mender®. Gun or Bow bags will have permanent repairs that will extend their protective use. Zipper repair is another area Tear Mender® really comes in handy for the fast utility repair

UPHOLSTERY

Leather - Follow the above procedure to repair rip or punctures. NOTE: Tear Mender® WILL NOT HARM finished surface of leather and is easily rubbed off. It does bond to open (exposed) fiber of the leather.

Fabric - Masking of outer surface is recommended to avoid possible damage from accidental drop of glue. Applicator tube allows for pinpoint placement of adhesive in tight working conditions and should enhance your ability to achieve the clean utility repair you desire.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES-CAMPERS-MOTORHOMES-CYCLES

Soft Top Vinyl - This utility repair is permanent and easy to achieve. The patch is bonded to the fabric side (usually the under-side) of the material. The repair should be done while the top is un latched to reduce tension on the fabric. Any cotton or similar fabric works well as patch material. Refer to the General Directions to make the utility repair. Added hint.. when patch is bonded to under-side place a small amount of Tear Mender® in the tear or puncture on the surface side.

DOG EARS

Preparation of the Ear:
1. Hair on the inside of the ear flap SHOULD NOT be removed.
2. The ear canal should be flushed with hydrogen peroxide. Let the ear dry for 10 minutes before proceeding.
3. Using cotton dipped in alcohol, clean the outside and inside of the ear flap.

Application of Tear Mender™:
1. Apply Tear Mender™ to the hair on the area of the head to which the ear flap is to be affixed.
2. Apply Tear Mender™ to the upper portion (tip) of the inside of the ear flap.
3. The ear flap can now be positioned by bringing the tip in contact with the head as desired, gluing ear hair to head hair and holding it in place for 30 seconds or until hold sets.
NOTE: Ear position varies by breed and the dog's natural set, so be sure to CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL OR BREED MANUAL for proper positioning.
4. The position should be watched for a few days, and reposition if adjustment is needed.
5. The ear set should be left until hair growth loosens it. The ear flap is then gently separated from the head, and the adhesive is easily peeled off.

Removal:
On Dog - Apply bandage remover, available at drugstores (we suggest Uni-Solve or Detachol) to hair and then use extra fine flea comb.
On Owner - Tear Mender™ easily rubs off fingers and solid surfaces. It is user-friendly and bonds only to surfaces it can penetrate.