Dry Adhesive Drysuit Tape
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Dry Adhesive Drysuit Tape by DRIS Dive Gear
DRIS Dry Adhesive Drysuit Tape: The Pro's Choice for DIY Repairs!
Straight from our professional repair department to your workbench, the DRIS Dry Adhesive Tape is a double-sided, heat-activated tape that allows you to install new seals, boots, and other components on your drysuit without the mess and long cure times of traditional wet adhesives.
IMPORTANT: Material Compatibility - Please Read!
This tape is designed to bond directly to non-porous surfaces like latex and some plastics.
- For Neoprene or Trilaminate: To bond this tape to porous materials like neoprene, trilaminate, or other cloth, you MUST first apply a thin base layer of a urethane contact cement (like GEAR AID Contact Cement, sold separately) to the suit fabric. Allow this base layer to dry completely. This creates the proper surface for the dry adhesive tape to securely bond to. A thoroughly cleaned surface is absolutely critical for a successful, watertight repair.
Choose the Right Shape and Size for Your Project:
We offer this tape in a variety of options to minimize waste and make your job easier.
- Wrist Seal Strips (Pair): Two 14.5" x 1" (36.8 cm x 2.5 cm) strips.
- Neck Seal Ring: A pre-cut circle for standard neck seals.
- Neck Seal System Ring: A pre-cut circle for user-replaceable neck systems.
- Sheets & Rolls: Available in various sheet and roll sizes for larger or custom repairs.
Basic Application Instructions:
- Prep is Key: Thoroughly clean and prepare the bonding area of the suit. All surfaces must be free of old adhesive, dirt, and oils.
- Cut to Size: Cut your tape to the desired length and shape for your repair.
- Apply to Suit: Peel the paper backing off one side of the tape.
- Position: Carefully position the tape on the drysuit with the exposed sticky side facing down. The side with the paper backing should be facing up.
- First Heat Application: Slowly apply heat to the paper backing of the tape using an iron, heat gun, or hair dryer. Take your time and smooth out any wrinkles or bubbles. Let it cool completely.
- Prepare for Bonding: Once cool, slowly peel off the remaining paper backing. The adhesive is now transferred to your suit, ready for the new component.
- Final Bond: Position your new seal, boot, or other item onto the exposed adhesive. Using a heat gun or hair dryer, slowly apply heat to the component and the tape to fuse them together. (We recommend using a heat gun or hair dryer for this step instead of an iron to avoid potentially damaging the suit or the new component).
A Note on DIY Drysuit Repairs:
We are happy to offer the same professional materials we use in our shop to our customers. However, the installation of these components is the responsibility of the purchaser. While the repairs are not difficult with the right technique and preparation, DRIS does not assume any responsibility or liability for the results of your installation. If you are not comfortable performing these repairs, please contact our Drysuit Repair Department about servicing your suit for you.
Tackle your next drysuit repair with the materials the pros use! Choose your size and order your DRIS Dry Adhesive Tape today.
Features
- Heat-Activated: Creates a strong, permanent bond using heat, without the mess and long cure times of wet adhesives.
- Professional-Grade: The same type of material used by professional repair technicians.
- Multiple Formats: Available in pre-cut strips and rings or larger sheets and rolls for any size repair job.
Specs
- Wrist Seal Strips (Pair): 14.5" x 1" (36.8 cm x 2.5 cm)
- Neck Seal Ring (Pre-cut)
- Neck Seal System Ring (Pre-cut)
- 13" x 16" (33 cm x 40.6 cm) Sheet
- 3' x 29" (91.4 cm x 73.7 cm) Sheet
- 50 yards x 29" (45.7 m x 73.7 cm) Single-Sided Roll
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WARNING: This Dive Right In Scuba product can expose you to certain chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
We appreciate your decision to purchase Dive Right In Scuba products to provide the best in water experience. We take our job seriously! You may have noticed that our products now show a warning label at point of sale referring to carcinogens and birth defects. You may also have begun to see warnings related to carcinogenic substances or substances causing birth defects prominently displayed in hotel lobbies, hospitals, or other places of business recently. These warnings are required by the State of California, and we believe that an explanation of the California statute legislating the requirement will provide you valuable information regarding the relative risks of the chemicals that may be present in consumer products.
In 1986, the State of California passed the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act; otherwise known as “Proposition 65” or "Prop 65". Prop 65 requires businesses like ours to disclose to individuals the presence of chemicals listed in the Act prior to point of sale. The regulations implementing this Act have been amended over time with the most recent updates will take effect on August 30, 2018. There are more than 900 chemicals on the Prop 65 Chemical List, including many chemicals that are found in components of a wide array of consumer goods or are used to manufacture components that make up consumer goods.
Prop 65 does not establish acceptable concentrations for any listed chemical; however, the agency which enforces it has established what is called "safe harbor" exposure levels for about one third of these chemicals below which warnings are not required. These "safe harbor" are established for listed carcinogens based on the quantity of the chemical that would result in one excess case of cancer in an exposed population of 100,000, assuming lifetime (70-year) exposure at the level in question. A similar process is used to establish safe harbor levels for listed reproductive toxicants. Additional information in plain language on safe harbor levels is available from the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment at http://oehha.ca.gov/Prop65/background/p65plain.html
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Dive Right In Scuba is working diligently with regulatory bodies and our own manufacturing partners to continue to continue to improve our product performance and reduce the presence of less desirable chemicals. Water is a precious resource we all share that is important to the health and well-being of our planet and all people. Our goal is to continue to enhance your water life experience while reducing our overall impact to the planet and, in particular, its waterways. While it is a bit of a juggling act to achieve, we are confident you will see continued improvement in both the immediate and long term future. We hope this explanation will enable you to understand why you will be seeing warnings on some our products.
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