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.

Colours

Clear

Sizes
20ml

Features & Benefits

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.

Smart advantages

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)

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.

FAQs

How does fabric glue work? 

Bostik Fabric Glue forms a permanent bond by adhering to the fibres of the fabric.

How long does it take fabric glue to dry?

We recommend allowing for around 24 hours for Bostik Fabric Glue to completely cure, though it may be dry to the touch in less time.

Is fabric glue washable?

Yes, Bostik Fabric Glue is machine-washable so is perfect for clothing repairs and can withstand everyday wear and tear.

Will fabric glue stop fraying?

Absolutely. Bostik Fabric Glue provides a strong, flexible bond that prevents fraying.

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