dekindy
08-31-2011, 08:08 AM
I have an otherwise pristine pair of bib shorts that has a small hole in them but big enough for someone to notice on last night's ride. They were only $40 on sale but a nice pair so call me a cheapskate since I want to repair them.
I did some research and found two McNett products, Iron Mend Fabric Repair Kit and also their Melco Heat Tape. They are primarily designed for diving wet suits but both products mention Lycra and I found some threads elsewhere from cyclists that had success.
Other references ranged from simple needle and thread that was crude, Frankenstein like I believe was the description, to complex stitching that my wife was not aware of. Some others even took their Lycra shorts to professional seamstress that repaired them for $7 to $15. Goretex patches were also mentioned.
There is a local diving store that carries McNett products so I may be able to source the product locally.
What have others done to repair their new Lycra?
Also I saw a reference to Lycra thinning as not being caused by wear but caused by bacteria due to lack of immediately washing them after wearing but instead putting them in the clothes hamper for a couple of days. Any ideas?
I did some research and found two McNett products, Iron Mend Fabric Repair Kit and also their Melco Heat Tape. They are primarily designed for diving wet suits but both products mention Lycra and I found some threads elsewhere from cyclists that had success.
Other references ranged from simple needle and thread that was crude, Frankenstein like I believe was the description, to complex stitching that my wife was not aware of. Some others even took their Lycra shorts to professional seamstress that repaired them for $7 to $15. Goretex patches were also mentioned.
There is a local diving store that carries McNett products so I may be able to source the product locally.
What have others done to repair their new Lycra?
Also I saw a reference to Lycra thinning as not being caused by wear but caused by bacteria due to lack of immediately washing them after wearing but instead putting them in the clothes hamper for a couple of days. Any ideas?