Tips for sewing with PUL fabric
✂️ Needle: Use a stretch needle
✂️ Stitch Length: Use 3mm stitch length
✂️ Machine Foot: A walking foot is helpful. If your machine foot is sticking then you can apply a bit of Scotch Magic Tape to the base of your normal machine foot
✂️ Thread Type: Polyester thread is recommended to match the fabric composition
✂️ Sealing sewing holes: When you sew your needle will leave tiny holes behind in the laminate layer which MAY affect the waterproof effectiveness of your garment.
These holes are easily resealed … either:
✂️ Pop your garment in the tumble dryer on low for 20 minutes
✂️ Or if you’re using our White PUL it’s weldable so just iron it (using a pressing cloth!) and the holes will seal!
❤️ A special note regarding our own brand of white PUL … we get this manufactured ourselves here in the UK & it has some very special properties:
☔ Its waterproof YET breathable
☔ Its medical grade
☔ Its weldable giving you a completely sealed seam (Look! No leaks!)
☔ Its fungistatic which – apart from being a brilliant word – means it inhibits the growth of fungi & bacteria ?
☔ Its double laminated – whaaaat’s that?! It means it lasts longer & is less likely to delaminate over time as it’s washed loads
☔ Its fire retardant