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Bish's Original Tear Mender Instant Fabric and Leather Adhesive utilizes a powerful formula, the quick drying adhesive instantly adheres to any material it can penetrate, forming a waterproof bond strong enough for use on work clothes, awnings, tents, boat covers, tarps, leather, convertible tops, and more. Features: water-proof, permanent, quick-dry, flexible, UV resistant and acid-free.
From the Manufacturer
Val “The Bish” Cismoski originally formulated Tear Mender in 1932. His nickname was a result of his imposing physical presence and his knack for having an answer to any and all questions which family members said reminded them of a Bishop. Tear Mender’s impenetrable bond quickly made it a staple in the farm industry and was used to repair canvas drive belts for farm machinery. Today, Tear Mender continues to provide the same flexible, permanent bond and is widely used for a multitude of tasks from garment care to crafts. In 2015, Lighthouse for the Blind, a 501(c)3 non-profit, acquired the assets of Tear Mender to further grow their mission of providing employment for individuals who are blind. The Tear Mender product line is filled, packaged and shipped by employees who are visually impaired.
CTROW
2025-08-25 11:54:25
This is a fantastic mender for my backpack. I have a special backpack of great sentimentality. I really should replace it but cannot find one with the same features I love. Tear Mender has so very nicely fixed tears and separation of seams.However, there are things to be aware of when buying:1) If you get the white mender, it dries white. If you get the clear, it dries clear. Other reviewers dinged the ratings unfairly.2) This is a single use product, meaning after you use it the next time it will be dried out or cap blocked and/or a strange odor. So don't buy a big bottle, buy several smaller ones.3) I have used this product on many items including sneakers, purses, jackets, dog leashes, camping gear and even clothing hems. Very versatile, but you have to be careful on your application. Do not just glop it onto the surface.
Marianne
2025-08-05 10:08:08
So, it feels and looks like Elmer's Glue (what'd you think I was gonna say?) and works like a dream! I usually buy the fabric tape that you have to iron to activate. That stuff works but it's a pain to cut all the strips of tape and hope they stay in the right spot when you put the joining fabrics together and start ironing. So this fabric adhesive was a nice surprise. It did get a little messy when I pinched the joining fabrics together and the adhesive/glue would go thru the fabric and get on my fingers. But it was easy to clean off. One nice thing about this adhesive is that it made it very easy to mend tears that were close to seams. I had a butt pocket on some jeans that was shredded just enough that my phone would fall thru the hole. But it was right down by the seam of the pocket, which is why I hadn't fabric taped it...not enough room to put tape down and iron on a patch. This adhesive made it possible to glue on a patch right next to the seam. I've washed the pants several times since putting the patch on and it has held up nicely and doesn't feel weird or stiff as you might think glued fabric would feel. I've been very pleased with this fabric adhesive and how easy it was to use.
Koah
2025-06-26 13:36:57
This does work very well. Used it to repair jeans. Mine and my hubs contractor pants. We're both very hard on jeans. It doesn't take much product. I've used it to patch, haven't tried it to do hems or anything. Very liquidy so be careful b c ones it's on something....its on something! Gets tacky kind of like rubber cement but holds very well! Washed the patched pants numerous times. So far my patches, which were the trial run, have been on for at least 4 or 6 months, with washing and drying. However, it dries a kinda transparent yellow color, like rubber cement. So where I put the patch inside the jean behind frays u can see the tint on the frayed threads and they look dirty. For us and dirty work it's no biggie but most people don't want the dirty looking spot. So make sure u only put the adhesive where there are 2 solid peices being joined. I did try it on thin nylon type pants of his, like the summer weight wrangler type and it's OK but thin material seems to show the adhesive marks and is a tad stiff where the glue is. Not like super glue hard. But a bit noticeable if it had been a larger patch. I only docked it the star b c it doesn't dry clear.
Shawn Cornelius
2025-06-15 10:48:38
I purchased two different bottles of this, and both of them were a solid mass. Completely worthless
karla carrico
2025-06-01 12:39:29
I'm a 3rd generation furniture upholstery, refinisher, repairer! Discovered Tear Mender many years ago while ordering supplies from a wholesaler for our shop. I have used other similar products. This stuff is LIGHT YEARS ahead of anything else! Out of the bottle it's color of milk. Dries clear, flexible, water proof, Producing a strong bond. That will even hold up on clothes in the washing machine! My only complaint. It has a shelf life of about 3-4 years. Be sure and clean the bottle well. Tighten the cap firmly after use.
The One
2025-05-30 16:26:27
This product CAN work, but it isn't the miracle cure we all want this kind of thing to be (so maybe it deserves more than 3 stars?). I had a tear in a fairly new winter coat and attempted to fix it with Tear Mender. This was a tear in the outer layer, and I wasn't sure how well this product would stick to the fabric. I decided to follow the instructions for mending nylon fabric and first glued a piece of cotton cloth to the inside. This worked, but the glue is much thinner than expected and kind of ran all over. In the end it DID fix the tear, but ended up being a bit more messy than I anticipated and my patch jog was incredibly visible. The other issue was that because this product is pretty runny it soaked completely through and I ended up gluing the pocket closed. Thankfully I was able to pry the pocket open, but that resulted in the undoing of my patch work. I will definitely try this again after I remove some of the glue from the first attempt, and I think it will be much more successful the second time.For first time users I would recommend that you squirt some of the glue onto a paper plate and use a Q-tip or tooth pick to apply it. Also, their claim is completely true as far as it being easily removed from skin.
Nathan Davis
2025-04-07 14:41:23
I was looking for the best fabric glue on the market. The seam of an outdoor beanbag was continuously being breached by polystyrene beans. I was tempted to throw the beanbag out believing it was not mendable as it is used by my daughter as a crash mat. Totally delighted with this product after numerous fails of other glues. It helps to peg or clamp the fabric together during adhesion but once set is both transparent, strong and flexible. I have not yet tried to machine wash it but great value for money if the product replacement cost is greater than the price of the glue.
Guillermo T.
2025-03-20 17:45:22
El pegamento ofrece unir diversos materiales en pocos minutos, lo he utilizado en piel y tela con grandes resultados, tiene gran resistencia de fijación y seca muy rápido.
David Cal MacWilliam
2025-02-22 11:58:18
Product was received completely dried out and unusable in the container. This is the second time this has happened and the seller will not accept returns. Will not be ordering again. Don’t understand how they can sell a product that is unseeable in the state received and then not accept returns. Totally shameful. Product/seller should be removed from Amazon.
Katrin
2025-02-14 12:37:45
Super Qualität. Robust Langlebig und Reißfest.
kanishk anand
2025-02-03 17:51:06
I have a one complaint ,, when I purchase this first time , That time time i get the only half bottle glue like 30 ml and second time i get the full bottle,, I can’t understand how is it possible.... this is the biggest question for Tear Mender Company.... If we are trusting on company product and giving the best rating, Than please do the faithful buisness with us ....
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