Liquid Vinyl Water Proof and Stain Resistant Gel Coating, 8.68 oz

A good product. It was easier to use than the iron on vinyl I used before. It waterproofed the fabric but keeps it soft.

This liquid vinyl gel us so easy to use. Simply apply it to the fabric or substrate if your choice with a brush or sponge applying a thin layer- let dry 45mins-iron fabric- VOILA - WAYER REPELLED FABRIC!! This formula cleans up with soap and water if cleaned up immediately. Makes your substrates durable to the conditions of the outdoors. Causes fabric to darker in color slightly- FZBRIC BECOMES LIKE AN OIL CLOTH MATERIAL- ONLY IF IRONED DOES MATERIAL BECOME WATER PROOF INSTEAD OF REPELLED! Thus is a great addition to any Crafter's arsenal of supplies. It is very sticky out of the jar. It functions like a liquid vinyl gel should. User friendly, simply FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS TO READ ON HOW TO ACHIEVE THE RESULTS YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. GREAT PRICE POINT FOR THIS LIQUID ADHESIVE!!

I didn’t have high hopes for finding a product that would make my fabric water resistant and not make it completely stiff. This actually surprised me. I tested the liquid vinyl (more like a gel) against the heat n bond iron on vinyl and vinyl fuse and found this gave me better results. The vinyl fuse seemed to lift, even after a lifetime of pressing, the iron on vinyl was better than that but still has a stiff and crinkly feel to it. This liquid vinyl really imbeds itself into the fabric, rather than resting on top, which helps keep it more pliable. I have not attempted to machine wash yet, but will update when I do. A couple things/learning curves: This stuff is messy. Like plan on it being on your hands, and I highly recommend putting a layer of parchment under your fabric. I found that my personal preference for applying it is to use a plastic putty knife or a card. That way I can really push the product into the fibers and make sure I get a nice even coat. When using a brush I found I had a lot of areas that had a thicker coating. When pressing with the iron afterward (make sure you wait about an hour after application) it really smooths out nicely. Almost like it melts it deeper into the fibers.

I had reservations about this project, but if I wanted to avoid covering these fabric seats with big towels every time our grandchildren came over, I needed to do something to protect the seats from staining. I found the HeatNBond on Amazon and bought a couple of jars to try. I first tested it on the under-side edge of a seat, allowing it to dry thoroughly. I then put some drop of red hot sauce on it and let it sit for a minute. I touched it then with a paper towel and all of the sauce was absorbed in the towel leaving no residue or stain. Next I applied one coat to one of the seats and allowed it to dry thoroughly. The fabric initially looked darker, but by the next day it was fine if only very slightly darker than it was originally. Eventually I coated all of the seats with 3 coats and they look great! They have a slightly rougher surface than before but I’m thrilled that I’m protecting our investment! I kept an extra jar so I can do touch ups if need be later.

UPDATE: I believe I was adding very thick layers of this and it may be easier to sew through with correct layering. I'll attempt again and update. I made a waterproof dog collar with this and it was HORRIBLE to machine sew. It said it would work, so I decided to waterproof my fabric loops before sewing my box stitches. It was absolutely awful!!! Took 6 hours to do 3 box stitches. It is a great waterproofing agent though and does the job right. I'm hopeful I can try this again with an already made collar.

This worked exactly as I wanted it to. The finish is beautiful. I deliberately selected an inappropriate material to reupholster my dining chairs, because the fabric was beautiful and that’s how I roll, and by using this finish on top, it turned into an appropriate material. I can’t remember how many coats I applied, but I know I did several. The chair seats are holding up extremely well, even when the cat gets on them.

After 2 layers, drying and ironing between each round, it looks to work really well. I posted a video here and the water just glides down and does not absorb into the fabric and the other (untreated) side remained dry as well. I just used parchment paper on each side (do not iron directly on fabric). It looked wrinkled after the first application, but after it dries and you iron it out (between parchment papers) it straightened out really well. My video shows the latex-type stretch, or dried kids glue texture on the edges. What it's made of exactly I'm unsure, but it works. It has a slight, almost perfume, chemical scent but nothing too potent. *I would NOT use for handmade snack bags/edibles.* I think it's meant for keeping fabric waterproof for outerwear, I'm using them for the inner lining of cosmetic bags.

Have already purchased a second jar to have on hand. Boots where a GW find that had wear on seams. Repaired color with sharpe then painted on the heat n bond to seal. Worked amazingly!! Planing on doing several other pairs. Very happy with results.

Used this to save old, sunbleached curtains into appliques on new curtains, to save the memories Easy to use, will stand the test of time

Good stuff.

I really truly hope that this particular product can be restocked some how some way. Ima have NOTHING bad to say about this product. It’s fantastic. 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾 Just check out the jacket I made and used it on😍

Applied to lining (quilting cotton ) for 3 waxed canvas dopp bags. Easy to apply (thin coats) and ready to iron in 45 mins between applying coats. These are gifts and hoping it holds up… I love the look and feel.

Worked as described. I bought it to preserve some precious fabric and I feel confident that it will be doing that for a long time. I am actually interested in finding other projects to try it on.