Sorry if this has been discussed already, I searched to no avail.
I am interested in sewing a drysuit pocket, kevlar kneepads and suspenders to my drysuit with my industrial sewing machine. After sewing the items on, I obviously need to tape the seams to prevent leaking.
I searched the internet for heat sealing tape, and can't find any. My question is what brand/model of tape do drysuit manufacturers use and is the installation of this tape suitable for DIY, or do you need some fancy machine? If so, is there any other alternate to sealing stitch holes?
USIA insisted that the items be sewed on because if they are glued, the drysuit could delaminate from pressure on the outside layer only.
Has anyone done this?
I am interested in sewing a drysuit pocket, kevlar kneepads and suspenders to my drysuit with my industrial sewing machine. After sewing the items on, I obviously need to tape the seams to prevent leaking.
I searched the internet for heat sealing tape, and can't find any. My question is what brand/model of tape do drysuit manufacturers use and is the installation of this tape suitable for DIY, or do you need some fancy machine? If so, is there any other alternate to sealing stitch holes?
USIA insisted that the items be sewed on because if they are glued, the drysuit could delaminate from pressure on the outside layer only.
Has anyone done this?