Oilskin repair made easy. Self-adhesive patches also for neoprene and dry suit divers
Hauke Schmidt
· 28.07.2025
Tears in your rain jacket, a hole in your oilskin or detached seams on your waterproof suit - damage to outdoor equipment usually comes at an inopportune time. Instead of making expensive new purchases, Gear Aid's oilskin repair solutions allow you to extend the life of your equipment. The range includes adhesives, repair patches and complete repair kits for different materials and areas of application.
Patches for quick oilskin repairs
The self-adhesive hex patches are particularly practical for oilskin repairs. Their hexagonal shape can be combined in many ways and prevents further tearing of the material. Application is simple: remove the protective film, apply the self-adhesive patch to the damaged area of the oilskin and press on briefly - no sewing or ironing required. The adhesive adheres permanently to oilskins and other outdoor materials such as nylon, vinyl, rubber and plastic. The waterproof coating of the patches makes them ideal for oilskin repair and they are designed to withstand frequent washing and harsh weather conditions. The sets are available in different colours: Clear, Black, OD Green, Coyote, Grey, Green, Blue and Orange.
Special adhesives for permanent repairs
The Seam Grip from Gear Aid is designed to permanently seal seams. However, it can also be used to repair small tears and holes. Gear Aid offers the Aquasure SR polyurethane adhesive, which is manufactured in Germany, for oilskin repairs in areas subject to heavy wear. It is ideal for repairs that are constantly in motion. It also offers excellent abrasion resistance. Aquasure FD is also suitable as a seam sealer. The urethane repair adhesive cures to an elastic, abrasion-resistant and waterproof rubber and is also said to be suitable for materials such as neoprene, PVC and rubber. Gear Aid also offers the products as co-ordinated sets. The Seam Grip+ WP Field Repair Kit contains self-adhesive textile patches and adhesive with brush. This combination is designed to enable particularly durable repairs. The Aquasure FD Repair Kit is designed especially for maritime applications and oilskin repairs. It is used for the permanent repair of waterproof clothing. Another interesting product is the Zipper Cleaner + Lubricant. The paste is designed to protect zips from corrosion and keep them running smoothly.
The products at a glance
Tenacious Tape Repair Hex Patches:
- Application: Quick repair of cracks/holes
- Material: Lightweight 70D fabric with waterproof coating, self-adhesive
- Sizes: Small (3.8 x 4.2 cm), Large (6.4 x 7.1 cm)
- Colours: Clear, Black, OD Green, Coyote, Grey, Green, Blue, Orange
- Price: From 8,50 Euro >> available here
Seam Grip+ WP:
- Application: Seam sealing and repair of cracks/holes
- Transparent PU adhesive
- Compatible materials: Natural and synthetic fabrics, waterproof layers, leather, vinyl, neoprene, PVC, rubber
- Container: Tube, 28 gram
- Price: 11,95 Euro >> available here
Aquasure FR:
- Application: Permanent repair of heavily stressed areas.
- Properties: Elastic, abrasion-resistant, waterproof, weather-resistant.
- Compatible materials: leather, suede, rubber, neoprene, canvas.
- Container: Tube, 28 grammes.
- Price: 11,95 Euro >> available here
Seam Grip+ WP Field Repair Kit:
- Two self-adhesive textile patches, seam-grip adhesive with brush
- Price: 11,95 Euro >> available here
Aquasure FD Repair Kit:
- Aquasure FD adhesive, two 7.6 cm Tenacious Tape round patches, brush, instructions
- Properties of the adhesive: permanently bonding, clear drying, flexible, waterproof, abrasion-resistant
- Compatible materials: neoprene, rubber, nylon, vinyl, canvas, waterproof, breathable fabrics
- Price: 11,95 Euro >> available here
Zipper Cleaner + Lubricant:
- Application: Cleaning and lubrication of zip fasteners
- Compatible materials: plastic, nylon and metal zip fasteners
- Properties: silicone-free, biodegradable
- Price: 8,50 Euro >> available here
