Provided that the torn fabric is “collable”, we always repair with RipStop adhesive fabric. Here are the reasons:
- it is very strong since the adhesive fabric is also used during manufacturing to strengthen certain parts.
- It is very discreet. The adhesive fabric is available in a multitude of colors and also in translucent white.
- It’s very economical. It’s fairly quick. If necessary, when the tear is at the edge of a panel, the seam is undone to reconstitute the torn part before stitching.
We use our “home” products, adhesive fabric RipStop for repair delivered in sheets A4 or pack A6 (mixed)
- entire sheet
- 15 to 30 mm diameter patches
- GECKO system (strips specially cut to fit complex 3D shapes)
Barrette
Une création ASAGIRI pour réparer discrètement et facilement les parapentes d’aujourd’hui.
Method for the repair of tears
We have for principle, if it is possible (if the 2 sides of the fabric are “stickable”), to apply adhesive fabric for the repair of tears
- a fairly large piece of translucent white adhesive fabric inside the paraglider
- Another smaller, color as close as possible to the torn fabric on the outside.
The reasons are mechanical and optical. It is of course more solid to put 2 pieces. With their different dimensions, we have a smooth transition that is both stronger, more aesthetic and more discreet.