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Posted: 7/27/2009 11:08:39 AM EDT
| 99% of the time, if it is sewn right, it will take quite a bit of abuse to seperate the seams. Just for redundancy, is there a glue or sealant that can be applied to the seam or stitching that will strengthen it without degrading the thread or material? Thanks. |
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Quoted: 99% of the time, if it is sewn right, it will take quite a bit of abuse to seperate the seams. Just for redundancy, is there a glue or sealant that can be applied to the seam or stitching that will strengthen it without degrading the thread or material? Thanks. Try Mighty Mend it, Billy Mayes here. All joking aside though I sew gear. Im wondering to myself if your talking the inside seams like in a bag or something or all seams both inside and out? Those inside seams should be binded or taped for added durability and a cleaner more professional look. Most gear made in the good ol USA that cost more than $30 usually has seams taped. If your talking about just using fabric cement on all your stitching then have at it. It wont be pretty but hey.. Although personally I don't see a need. My 2c |
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Mainly talking about the inside, where the flaps of the material at the seam are. It is not bound or taped (I'm running SDS gear).Seems like if I bound those together with something it would add to the overall strength of the seam. Does this make sense? Will the fabric cement you mentioned degrade the thread if it is applied? Thanks. |
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Any time that one can use heat such as a lighter or a heat knife to seal the edges of nylon is a huge benefit .
That why here at HSGI , 80% of our products are cut out individually with a heat knife even though that binding tape is applied . Cauterizing the edges add strength to the weaving to prevent weave from pulling apart . Years ago , HSGI was so damn busy repairing other makers gear that we fell behind in making our own . We not adopted a policy not to repair that gear unless it's an emergency for a deploying/deployed soldier . We were constantly having to repair stitching , fabrics , applying reinforcement patches to where the weave was pulling apart or overly fraying . Some companies use a serger machine to wrap treads over the edges to prevent fraying . Let's say ....HSGI does not own one seger machine , nor will it ever . I hate them and they are useless to me , unless we want to place a life expectancy life time on our products .Many a time a serviceman would come into the shop for such repairs . If I deem that if it were an HSGI product and if it has a companies lifetime warranty on it , I personally pick up the phone and call that company and state the case myself for that serviceman . I must say that every time that I have place that call , that company has followed through and has sent that serviceman a new product . That I congratulate those companies that support the serviceman and stand behind their products . And to add , those companies were Made in USA companies ! So at anytime one can heat seal or apply a substance that will bond the edges , please do so . Even if it is stupid glue or a silicone based substance . Gene @ HSGI |
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