Kill it* with fire! (*the tear)

Hello Menders !

When something made of synthetic fibers, like polyester or nylon, is fraying because it’s been snagged or torn, you can stop the fray by using a lighter or match to melt the fibers together.

After stopping the fray, you can further repair the item at your leisure, without worrying about whether it will get worse. Or, for casual items where looking a bit scuffed is OK, you can just leave it like that.

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