What is the best way to permanantly affix plastic to fabric (we don't need to wash it)?

Answer 1

First I wouldn't suggest using E-6000 (or Goop, etc.) unless your project is small... its vapors are not that great for lungs.

A white glue like Elmer's Glue All or a white glue intended for fabric might work, and it would dry a little flexible (and clear), but not sure how firmly it will attach to plastic... sand the plastic first if making it frosty looking won't matter.

There is special plastic that's sold at fabric stores though specifically for applying a layer of clear plastic to fabric with an iron... it will leave the fabric fairly supple too.
If you're interested in that stuff, it can be purchased in rolls or probably just by the length off of larger rolls, at fabric stores.

Depending on what you think of as permanent and what type of plastic and fabric you may already have, just ironing the plastic onto the fabric (from fabric side) can often attach the two together.

You could also just sew the two together (around the perimeter at least) on a regular sewing machine (preferably using a short stitch). Put some tissue paper or other thin paper over the plastic side where you're sewing though so it won't drag too much. Afterwards you can pull the paper off of the stitching.
Or...you could sew them together wrong side to wrong side, almost all the way around but leaving a gap; then turn the whole thing right-side out by pulling it through the gap...glue or sew the gap closed.

Diane B.

Answer 2

Other than sewing, for gluing rhinestones to t-shirts, I use Gem Tac, recommended by rhinestone suppliers. Hand washing doesn't loosen the ability to stick.

Also, by accident, I learned that E600 adhesive does not come off of fabric very well so it would work. EVEN after washing! It is pretty much the same thing as (and may be made by the same company) as Liquid Nails etc, in hardware type stores.

Answer 3

contact cement glue both sides and let sit for about 5 mins and press on let sit for 12 hrs its gonna be stiff!!! but u can always try heating up the plastic like say in the oven for a bit and the plastic will melt to the fabric

Answer 4

I have a work apron with a plastic pocket for a name tag- it is sewn on with heavy duty thread- you can still wash the fabric this way- you just dont want to put it in the dryer

Answer 5

eu6000
I have seen it at walmart.
you CAN wash the fabric using this stuff.
It is awesome.
I will run you about 3.00 or so a tube.
I have also seen it at hobby lobby and micheals. I would think that home depot and like stores sell it too.

Answer 6

How to affix anything to anything:

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