FABRIC GLUE
Bostik Fabric Glue is a flexible, machine washable glue for fabrics. Made for fabric repairs, alterations, and craft projects. This fabric glue creates a long-lasting, flexible bond on porous materials and works as an adhesive for fabric to fabric applications. After just one minute of drying time, it forms an instant bond for gentle handling, while fully cured bonds can be machine washed, tumble dried, and ironed. Bostik Fabric Glue is low odour and washes easily off fingers.
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Product overview
Bostik Fabric Glue is a permanent fabric glue designed for clothing repairs, fabric crafts, and household textile projects. This fabric adhesive creates an ultra-strong, long-lasting, flexible bond that remains durable after washing and ironing. It works as a practical clothing glue for repairs such as hems, pockets, and worn sleeves, while the low odour formula makes it easy to use for everyday repairs and creative projects.
Bostik Fabric Glue can be used for:
- Clothing (hems, trouser turn-ups, pockets, and repairing worn sleeves)
- Labelling (attaching cloth labels & badges to children’s clothes)
- Laces (when lace ends fray, take a small amount of Bostik Fabric Glue and quickly roll on to the end of your lace)
- Furnishings (taking up curtain hems, attaching pelmets and decorating soft furnishings)
- Tears (repair torn fabric using a patch, apply Bostik Fabric Glue to the inside of the garment and to the patch then smooth into place)
- Buttons (a drop of Bostik Fabric Glue applied to buttons stops them unthreading).
Not suitable for 100% nylon or polyester fabrics, or for any non-porous fabric or material.
Surface compatibility
Bostik Fabric Glue is suitable for porous fabrics including cotton, denim, linen, felt, and leather. It works as an effective cloth adhesive and adhesive for clothing where flexible movement is required after bonding. This glue for textile applications performs best on clean, dry surfaces that are free from dust, dirt, oil, and contaminants.
Features & benefits
A permanent adhesive for clothing, fabric repairs and crafts
Ideal for cotton, denim, linen, felt, leather and PVC
Withstands machine-washing and ironing
Low odour
Easily washes off fingers
Downloads & resources
Bostik DIY Australia Repair - Fabric Glue Technical Data Sheet (300.03 KB)
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How to use
Ensure all surfaces that will be in contact with the sealant must be clean, dry, and free of dust, dirt, rust, oil, and other contaminants.
Work on a protected surface and take care during use, not to spill or splash the adhesive onto other fabrics or surfaces.
Application
- For best result, first practice on a scrap of material or unseen area.
- Point the tube away from you and unscrew the cap. Push the top of the cap into the top of the tube to pierce the tube then screw on the applicator.
- Squeezing from the base of the tube, apply a bead of glue to each of the surfaces to be joined and spread it out with the applicator.
- Press both surfaces together immediately. Allow to dry before rough handling. Drying times may vary. Remains flexible when dry.
- Remove the applicator and replace the cap. Wash the applicator in warm water ready for next time.
- Ironing will improve product performance.
- When dry, the bonds are flexible and permanent. They may be machine-washed, tumble dried and ironed.
NOTE: On some open-weave, light shades and delicate fabrics the glue may come through on the other side due to the adhesive passing through the weave. Application of excessive adhesive or pressure may cause similar effect and darkening of the fabric may be observed. If in doubt carefully test a small area before proceeding.
Bostik Fabric Glue can be used as glue for fabrics, clothes, and garments for a variety of repairs and craft applications. Suitable uses include repairing hems, trouser turn-ups, pockets, worn sleeves, attaching labels and badges to children’s clothing, repairing lace ends, fixing tears with fabric patches, securing buttons, and updating soft furnishings such as curtains and pelmets. It also works well as glue for patches and gluing fabric to fabric projects.
Cleaning
- Wet adhesive on fabrics and porous surfaces must be quickly washed with warm soapy water. Repeat if necessary, with fresh warm soapy water, then rinse and dry.
- Dried adhesive on fabrics can be difficult to remove. Always test the effect of any cleaner or solvent on an inconspicuous area of the fabric first, and check area when dry.
- Dried adhesive on smooth non-porous surfaces may be rubbed off or cleaned with warm soapy water.
Limitations
Bostik Fabric Glue is not suitable for 100% nylon, polyester fabrics, or non-porous materials. On delicate fabrics, open-weave materials, or light-coloured fabrics, the adhesive may show through or cause darkening if too much product is applied. Dried adhesive on fabrics can be difficult to remove, so always test on a small hidden area before full application.
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FAQs
How does fabric glue work?
Bostik Fabric Glue forms a permanent bond by adhering to the fibres of the fabric.
How long does fabric glue take to dry?
Bostik Fabric Glue should be allowed to dry and cure fully before the bonded item is washed or put into regular use. Drying time can vary depending on the amount of adhesive applied, the fabric type and the surrounding conditions.
For the best results, follow the product instructions and allow the repair sufficient time to cure before handling or laundering the fabric.
Is Fabric Glue washable?
Yes, Fabric Glue is designed to create a durable bond that can withstand washing once fully cured. This makes it suitable for clothing repairs, fabric alterations and other textile projects that may need regular cleaning.
For the best results, allow the adhesive to dry completely before washing the fabric and always follow the product instructions.
Will fabric glue stop fraying?
Yes, Bostik Fabric Glue can help minimise fabric fraying by strengthening and sealing exposed edges. The adhesive forms a flexible bond that helps prevent loose threads from unravelling over time.
This makes Bostik Fabric Glue a convenient option for fabric repairs, alterations and craft projects where maintaining neat edges is important.
How do I know how to stick two materials together?
Discover our new Bostik Glue Guide to discover what product to use.
How do you prepare surfaces before gluing?
Before applying adhesive, make sure both surfaces are clean, dry and free from dust, grease, oil, rust, loose material or other contaminants.
Removing residues and preparing the surfaces properly helps improve adhesion and gives the best chance of achieving a strong, durable bond.
How does viscosity affect adhesive performance?
Viscosity refers to how thick or fluid an adhesive is. Lower-viscosity adhesives flow more easily, while higher-viscosity adhesives are thicker and provide greater control during application.
The viscosity of an adhesive can influence how it spreads, fills gaps and performs on vertical surfaces, making it an important factor when selecting the right product for a project.
What is the shelf life of the adhesive I have bought and where can I store it?
The shelf life of adhesives varies from product to product, but typically ranges between one and two years from the date of manufacture when unopened and stored correctly in dry conditions - usually between +5°C and +25°C. Once opened, the life of the product will be more limited – this is dictated by variables including the type of adhesive, how it is stored, and how much adhesive is left unused. For more information, refer to the product’s Technical Data Sheet.
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