The Whites Heat-Activated Breathable Drysuit Patch Kit in Black provides a practical way to repair small holes or damaged areas in compatible breathable drysuit fabric. Whites lists this patch kit as the repair accessory for its FLOOD Cache breathable public safety surface drysuit, making it a useful addition to departmental repair supplies, flood-response trailers and long-term equipment caches.

The repair patch is applied to the inside of the drysuit using controlled heat and pressure. Before beginning the repair, the affected area should be clean and completely dry. A flat, hard object should be placed beneath the damaged fabric to support the material while the patch is installed.

Whites recommends selecting a patch that extends approximately one-half inch beyond the damaged area on every side. The patch is positioned with the smooth film facing down over the hole and then heated using a wax iron set to medium heat.

Heat and steady pressure should be applied for approximately 30 seconds, keeping the iron moving in a circular motion. The patch should then cool for approximately 30–60 seconds before its edges are inspected for complete adhesion. Any edges that have not fully bonded should be reheated according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

This repair kit is well suited for agencies and responders who need to maintain breathable surface drysuits between deployments. Keeping an appropriate patch kit with stored FLOOD Cache drysuits can help departments address minor fabric damage without immediately removing the suit from service for an outside repair.

Always inspect the complete drysuit after performing a repair. Damage involving zippers, seams, seals, socks or large areas of fabric may require professional evaluation rather than a field-applied patch. Follow the current Whites Drywear patching instructions and confirm compatibility before applying heat to any drysuit material.