Tear Mender is ideally suited for durable， long lasting and permanent bonds or repairs to items used both indoor and out. Tear mender is water-proof， flexible， permanent， quick-drying， UV resistant， natural latex， non-toxic， and acid free. Shake well before use. Spread a thin layer of Tear Mender onto patch or items being repaired. For thinker material， apply to both surfaces. Press the two surfaces together and allow to dry. Dries in 3 minutes. Machine washable in 15 minutes. Spot test when on sheer or light fabrics. Tear mender is made from renewable resources and has minimal impact to the environment.