Adhesive for fabric

In our time, many want to somehow refresh the interior of the house or work, make some new elements in the clothes. Maybe you need to glue a hole on clothes, a bag, upholstered furniture. To do this, use different types of fabrics, so the question arises what kind of adhesive for the fabric is more suitable. After reading our article, you can quickly decide on the choice.

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Adhesive for fabrics - principles of choice

In order to glue quality material, you need to choose the right glue. When the solution is matched to the fabric and characteristics, the product will last a long time and will not change its appearance.

Adhesive for fabric can be divided into such basic characteristics:

• composition and basic properties;
• heat resistance;
• moisture resistance;
• assignment;
• requirements for use.

Important! For gluing of details on a fabric basis the glue for fabrics transparent approaches. It has a number of advantages:

• resistant to temperature changes and the influence of sunlight;
• moisture-proof;
• is safe for human health.

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Composition types

The composition of adhesive for fabrics can be divided into such varieties:

• polyurethane - due to the fact that it has a synthetic basis, qualitatively glues all types of fabric, leather and other materials, the seam turns very elastic and durable;
• neoprene - durable and resistant to high temperatures;
• butadiene-styrene - when used, we get a high-quality elastic stitch, one of the disadvantages is that they are not sold in shops only in production;
• nitrocellulose - qualitatively glues fabric with skin;
• perchlorovinyl - suitable for gluing different in composition types of fabrics;
• rubber - has high elasticity;
• hot glue - use for pasting of rhinestones, beads and other ornaments;
• PVA adhesive for fabric - very versatile.

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Ways to prepare a glue for tissues with your own hands

If you like to experiment, do it yourself, with our help you can prepare glue for bonding fabrics at home.

Method 1 - preparation of PVA glue

To prepare this glue you will need the following ingredients:

• distilled water - 1L;
• photographic gelatin - 5 g;
• pharmacy Glycerin - 4 g;
• wheat flour - 100 g;
• ethyl alcohol - 20 ml;

Cooking Instructions:

1. Soak gelatin in a glass of water until completely swollen.
2. Make a water bath. Place a bowl of swollen gelatin there, stirring to add flour.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
4. Then, while stirring, add glycerin and alcohol gradually.
5. The glue is cooled and ready to use.

Method 2 - casein

Necessary ingredients:

• casein powder;
• water.

Preparation:

1. Take a flat container, pour in powder - the proportion of the powder to water is 1: 2.
2. With a thin trickle add water, stirring until a thick mass is obtained.
3. Stir until 30 minutes.

Important! The resulting adhesive should be used within 2 hours, after - it will harden and will not be usable.

Method 3 - Dextrin

To prepare this type of glue, you will need the following ingredients:

• starch;
• water.

Instructions for preparation:

1. Fill the starch in a wide enamel saucepan and put in the oven at 160C for 2 hours.
2. Boil water - take water in proportion with starch 1: 1.
3. In a boiling water in a thin trickle pour, stirring, prepared starch( dextrin).
4. Stir until completely dissolved.

Important! The resulting emulsion needs to be used quickly, as the adhesive for the fabric on this basis will harden.

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How to glue the glue on the fabric?

Many types of glue are suitable for working with fabrics. After reading our recommendations, you can quickly pick up a brand of glue that is suitable for your work.

Examples of rubber adhesive names:

1. Fensol 60 Fentac Adhesives - Synthetic rubber adhesive is available as an aerosol. You can buy in any construction shop.
2. Bison Textile - is made on the basis of rubber latex. Characterized by high adhesion, heat-resistant, waterproof.well suited for repairing holes and tears on jeans and other tissues.

Important! When working with fabric, this kind of glue gives you the opportunity to get an elastic seam, practical in use.

Examples of PVA glue:

1. "Expert" PVA building glue - can qualitatively glue fabric, easy to use. You can buy in any construction shop
2. Glue PVA-Super Brauberg - is not afraid of low temperatures, quickly dries.

Examples of hot-melt adhesive grades:

Hot melt gloves often use needlewomen and seamstresses in their work. It is sold in powder form and in rods for a pistol.

1. Rexant - glue rod, quickly dries, ensures the bonding strength.
2. Termoteks - powder glue for leather and fabric. Applied for gluing applications, bending the bottom of products.

Examples of adhesive names on a polyurethane basis:

1. Super NN is a budget adhesive for fabrics, has water repellent properties, is not afraid of temperature changes. It is seized after 10-20 minutes, complete fixing after 12 hours.
2. UR-600 - strong, very high quality glues not only the fabric, but also the skin, PVC, rubber, polyurethane. It is stable not only to water, but to oils and gasoline, among the differences - economical consumption and practicality in use.

Examples of butadiene-styrene grades:

1. TOP-UR-5-FR - often used in the furniture industry, for gluing felt, upholstery fabric, leather. Very quickly glues, making the seam highly elastic.

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How to paste rhinestones on fabric?

Many of you like drawings on fabric made of small stones - rhinestone. Following our advice, you are at home, you can make an original drawing. Glue can be bought in stores specializing in the sale of fabrics and accessories.

Important! It is very convenient to use pistols with a hotmelt.

Before starting work, prepare the following tools and materials:

• rhinestones;
• glue or hot melt gun;
• mat;
• small tongs;
• strong paper towels.

Important! Before you get started, practice sticking the rhinestones on an unnecessary piece of cloth.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Place the picture on the fabric, using a simple pencil, apply the marks where to paste the rhinestones.
2. Place the mat under the fabric so that it does not stick to the table.
3. If the stones are large, put glue on them, if small - then immediately on the fabric
4. Use small tweezers to attach stones.
5. Periodically wipe with a napkin tweezers and glue residues on the rhinestones.

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Adhesive for jeans clothes

Very often we come across holes on your favorite denim items, especially children's. There are such inaccessible places, in which it is very difficult to sew, but you can also glue it.

In order not to spoil clothes, you need to correctly choose the glue for denim.

For this job you will need a water-repellent, heat-resistant adhesive, for example:

• "Fensol 60 Fentac Adhesives";
• "Bison Textile";
• "Super NN";
• "UR-600";
• Schuh and Leder.

Important! On the packaging of each of the above glue marks, you will find the instructions for use. Carefully study and perform all actions according to it. Work should be carried out in a room that is well ventilated, as all adhesives are toxic. Also, do not work near an open fire. These glues belong to the group of flammable.

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How to glue the fabric to the fabric?

If you want to connect two pieces of fabric without flashing, you can use any of the fabric glues described above. How to glue the tissue to the tissue? And of course, there are little tricks. They will help to make the connection invisible:

1. It is necessary to cut the edge fringe, to adjust the pieces of cloth so that they fit tightly to each other.
2. Cut strip - a strip 2 cm wide. It is necessary for the glue to not overlap on the front side.
3. Cover and joint with water and wring out.
4. Brush, apply a thin layer of glue on the underside of the gluing material and on the lining itself. Leave for a while until it stops sticking. Then we put the second layer, also let it dry.
5. Fold the material, in the middle from the wrong side, we lay the overlay.
6. We iron with a hot iron for 10 seconds. Break for 4 seconds, and repeat again until completely dry.

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Aerosol Adhesive for fabric

Also on the shelves of the store you can buy aerosol adhesive for fabric.

It is very easy to use. Main advantages:

• does not need additional tools when using;
• is easy to use;
• seeps into hard-to-reach places;
• on a complex surface is laid flat;
• is not afraid of high temperatures;
• is economical;
• residues are stored for a long time without losing their properties;
• allows you to adjust the placement of material for a long time.

Application features:

1. It is necessary to shake the can before use.
2. Spray at a distance of 30 cm.

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Repair of products by glue

With the help of glue, you can repair both clothes and bags - both fabric and leather. To help you will come the glue BF-6.Step-by-step instructions for using universal glue:

1. Cut out the patch - the size should be 1-2 cm larger than the torn patch.
2. Wet and press the patch and edges of the cut.
3. On the glass, squeeze out the glue and allow it to dry( 4-6 minutes).
4. Place a patch on the underside of the product.
5. The edges of the cut from the wrong side and the contour along the overlay should be carefully treated with glue.
6. The first coat should dry, then apply a second coat.
7. After pressing the patch with a hot iron for 3-4 seconds.
8. Wet the rag onto the surface to be glued and press it with a hot iron. Repeat 3-4 times.

Important! Test your adhesive first on an unnecessary piece of cloth, and then get to work. When using an iron, take into account the temperature regime of heating for this fabric.

Now you know everything you need, and even more about the glue for the fabric. We hope you could easily decide on a more suitable option and quickly repair the product you need.