FabPatch Vaatelaastari

Developed by Finnish mothers, this sticker-like apparel band-aid repairs apparel and equipment. If needed, it can easily be cut to the desired shape. Applied with care, it can stick for years and dozens of washes, and even with more challenging materials, at least a couple of washes. Can be used on both indoor and outdoor apparel and equipment, even on some minor repairs of shoes. Have a package of them at hand at home, and bring a couple on that long hike or travel of yours. For minor damage, it’s enough to apply one band-aid, and with larger damate, apply one outer on the outer and one on the inner surface. The glue used in this product complies with EU standards for textile products, and doesn’t contain animal based chemicals or solvents. The fabric is 100% made of recycled bottles, and is polyester, free of elastane. The product package is made of sugar cane. The band-aid is a carbon hand print product, meaning it lengthens the product’s service life, thus reducing its carbon foot print. Characteristics: Soft and flexible Measurements 100 x 195 mm Made of recycled polyester, made of recycled bottles Versatile: use on indoor and outdoor apparel and equipment Package contains 5 bandaids for other colours, and 4 bandaids for the Loisto colour option which is somewhat reflective Suits machine washing at 40ºC and tumble dryer, plus ironing at medium power Do not use stain removers, gall soap, alchohol or chemical washing Fabric softeners or vinegar are not recommended Instructions for use: Detach a bit of the bandaid from its backer paper Avoid touching the glue Set the bandaid on a clean surface Slowly slide the backer paper off Rub the bandaid with a blunt object such as a metal spoon, pressing relatively hard against a hard, flat surface for 1 to 2 minutes The repaired product can be used right away Wait 3 days before washing for the first time, getting the product wet, or stretching it. Remember to include both this product’s washing instructions, and the ones of the repaired product: if conflicting, use the more gentle of the two. Textile treatments, coatings and chemicals can reduce the bandaids resilience in washes. A small amount of piling is typical of a well mounted bandaid. Pattern designers: Lumo: Lumo: Nora Bisi, Rytmi: Laura Ikonen, Pinta: Sanna Kallio, Polku: Joonas Ursin, Muisti: Susanna Nousiainen, Laku: Ulla Lapiolahti. Raita, Arki, Loisto: Oikiat Design Oy.