A patch in a pinch.It doesn't matter if the weather's cold and wet or just plain cold. No time is a good time to spring a leak to open or crack so as to let in water; to begin to let in water; as, the ship sprung a leak s>. (Naut.) to begin to leak. See also: Leak Spring in your extended cold weather clothing system The Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS; pronounced "EK-wax") is a protective clothing system developed in the 1980s by the United States Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, Natick, Massachusetts. (ECWCS ECWCS Extended Cold Weather Clothing System ). You need to patch small holes and tears right away. The problem is, there's no ECWCS repair kit in the Army inventory. Patch your clothes with the GORE-TEX[R] Fabric Repair Kit from McNett Corporation. Order the kit by calling McNett at 1-800-221-7325, ext 2722. The kit's designed for making field repairs not only on ECWCS, but also on all kinds of waterproof, breathable breath·a·ble adj. 1. Suitable or pleasant for breathing: breathable air. 2. Permitting air to pass through: a breathable fabric. , tri-laminate fabric products, including tents, sleeping bags, rain gear, backpacks and boots. Each kit includes two adhesive-backed patches that provide temporary water-resistant repair. The kits are available in black, tan, woodland camo and desert camo. * Keep patches in the sealed plastic bag until you're ready to use them. * Clean and dry the fabric to be repaired. The patch won't stick to dirt, grease grease, mixture of lubricant and thickener. It is used to reduce friction between surfaces from which oils would leak away or cause damage by dripping, or where lubrication must be assured for extended periods. Many greases are mixtures of mineral oil and soap. or oil. * Lay the fabric on a smooth, flat surface. * Remove the paper from the back of patch. * Apply the patch adhesive side down using finger pressure. Rub the patch in a circular motion In physics, circular motion is rotation along a circle: a circular path or a circular orbit. The rotation around a fixed axis of a three-dimensional body involves circular motion of its parts. from the center to the outer edge. * The patch should overlap the tear by at least 1/2 inch in all directions. * The fabric can be used immediately. The adhesive will continue to strengthen over the next 12 to 24 hours. Want to make the patch even more durable? Iron it on! Use a clean iron set to medium heat. Apply moderate pressure in a circular motion for about 30 seconds. |
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