Seam sealing with Gear Aid Seam Grip SIL is the best way to keep water out of a silnylon (silicone-nylon) tent. Previously known as SilNet, this clear sealant dries to a flexible rubber that works on all silicone-treated gear, including tarps and ultralight rucksacks.
Only a silicone sealant will work on silnylon, because silicone only sticks to silicone. One tube seals up to 24ft of seams, and it's also handy for pinhole repairs and small tears.
A silicone seam sealer for silnylon tents
- Bonds to silicone-treated fabrics
- Waterproof seal that won’t peel or crack
- Cures to a flexible, elastic rubber
- Unaffected by extreme heat or cold
- Seals seams and patches pinhole leaks
- Clear finish
- Made in USA
Specifications
| Material | Silicone rubber |
| Coverage | Up to 24 ft of seams |
| Cure time | 3-6 hours (humidity cure) |
| Apply at | 16°C to 38°C (60-100°F) |
| Use temperature | -29°C to 82°C (-20 to 180°F) |
How to seam seal a silnylon tent
Pitch the tent so the seams are taut. Clean the seams, then apply a thin layer of Seam Grip SIL along the stitching on the outside. Leave it to cure for 3 to 6 hours before packing the tent away.
Ideal for
New trekking pole tents such as the 3F UL Lanshan, silnylon tarps and repairing small holes.
For non-silicone fabrics, see Gear Aid Seam Grip or Tenacious Tape. Browse our tent spares and the full Gear Aid range.
