Repairing fleece

[iwatkins]

I bought a heavy duty 3mx6m roll of horticultural fleece to keep the allium weevil of my onions and leeks.

It's been pretty good but due to the high winds it's worn through in a couple of places. :-( Is there any way to sensibly repair it, patch it up or close the holes? I can't afford to keep replacing it :-/

Or should I have done something else when I installed it to stop this happening? Photo below:

[ecudc]

Fleece won't last for ever as it is just fibres rubbed together and they can be pulled apart given enough force.Gently closing with a needle and thread is probably your best option but it will still be a weak spot. Don't pull too tightly or you may pull the thread through the fleece ripping it worse than it was before.

[Runtpuppy]

Not sure how practical this idea is, since I have no idea how much heat the fleece can tolerate, but maybe you could use fusing tape (something like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pieces-Fabr...7LC/ref=sr_1_3 ).

Cut two small pieces of the horticultural fleece. Use the fusing tape to fuse them on either side of the tear. I mean, put one small piece under the tear, put the fusing tape over, and cover with the second piece. Then iron it (with a bit of fabric over it so the iron isn't in direct contact with the fleece).

It's not the sturdiest fusing. However, it should hold quite well for a tear (as opposed to a seam, where it constantly being pulled)

[nickdub]

Its possible to weld some kinds of material with a warm iron by putting a piece of paper over the pieces and then using the heat of the iron through that. I've experimented a bit with this for joining pieces of plastic of the type used for poly-tunnels and its highly temperature dependent. I've not tried it with fleece, but as I do have some if I ever get the time I'll try and give it a go.

[lottie dolly]

if the holes are only small,mabe a bit of duck tape,cut just a little bigger than the hole,or if you have a sewing machine,patch it,as if it's realy good quality it should be ok,but use a larger stitch,

[Lumpy]

I have been known to use a paper stapler to close holes etc.

[roitelet]

Be careful when applying heat. Fleece is thermoplastic and melts very easily it also bio degrades. You would have been better with a fine insect net or fine net curtains (charity shop) they last longer.

[4Shoes]

You get duck type tape with a cloth backing. Double side it to you have tape on tape over the hole