Instagram/@nurulenzie
Brilio.net - Raincoats are one of the important equipment for drivers, especially during the rainy season. By wearing a raincoat, the body stays dry and the trip feels more comfortable even though heavy rain is pouring. In addition to protecting from getting wet, raincoats also help maintain body temperature so as not to get cold when driving in the rain and strong winds.
However, not all raincoats can last long , especially if the material is thin or often used. Raincoats that have been used for a long time or caught on sharp objects can be torn in several parts. If this happens, water can seep in and wet the clothes, making the trip less comfortable and can cause cold.
When the condition of the raincoat is torn, many people choose to just throw it away. Or if the tear is still small, usually some people will sew it or even cover it with duct tape. Even though this method can still allow rainwater to enter and eventually, the clothes will still be wet.
Instead, you can patch your raincoat the way Instagram user @nurulenzie did, quoted by brilio.net on Sunday (2/2). In one of the videos uploaded, she admitted to only using a simple technique in patching her raincoat. Instead of sewing or taping, she relied on a bag or raincoat packaging that had the same material.
photo: Instagram/@nurulenzie
So, the way to do it is to take a small part of the raincoat bag. In the video, he cuts a little bit of the rope from his raincoat bag. After that, adjust the size to the width of the tear on the raincoat.
photo: Instagram/@nurulenzie
Next, place the bag pieces on top of the torn part of the raincoat. After that, cover it with cardboard (quite thick). Then rub the surface with a warm iron (not too hot). So, don't let the hot iron plate touch the surface of the raincoat directly because it can be damaged.
photo: Instagram/@nurulenzie
After being ironed, the pieces of the bag will melt and fill the holes in the torn part of the raincoat. So, the way this technique works is the same as the welding process on iron. Then if there are no more holes, immediately turn off the iron and take the paper lining. Well, that way, the raincoat will look more intact and even the torn marks are completely invisible, you know.
This video about how to easily patch a raincoat immediately attracted attention and has been liked by more than 24 thousand Instagram users. Who would have thought, many netizens have the same problem with a holed raincoat. But there are still many who just throw it away, instead of patching it.
"What a coincidence, my raincoat just got torn yesterday. Thanks for the idea, sis," said Instagram user @bagas.selvy.
"I just sewed it yesterday," said Instagram @dellasusiyani3.
"I've been like this before, in an emergency I also used a gas lighter and attached the flame to a raincoat and it melted a bit when I twisted it," concluded Instagram @ihatehildd.
"When the hole got bigger, I just found a tutor," said Instagram @via_jamidun.
"Too late to find out, I already bought a new one," wrote the Instagram account @rtmnyntiii.
(brl/lut)
