{"product_id":"seam-sealing-service-for-tfstents","title":"Seam Sealing Service – For Tfstents","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSeam Sealing Service – For TFS Tents\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notice\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOrders with the seam sealing service added will be delayed by approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, as the sealant needs time to cure before the tent can be packed and shipped.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notice\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notice\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Does Your TFS Tent Need Seam Sealing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTFS tents are built from fabric coated with silicone on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eboth sides\u003c\/strong\u003e. This double-sided silicone treatment is what makes the tent strong, light, and long-lasting — but it comes with an unavoidable trade-off: the fabric is too slippery for machines to grip, so factory seam taping is physically impossible. The seams are sewn with thread, not taped, which means the needle holes rely on the expanding seam thread to block water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis works well in most conditions — but unless there is a heavy rainstorm that lasts for a long time, there may be a little leakage through the stitch holes. Seam sealing closes that gap for good: the sealant fills every needle hole and creates a waterproof bond between the panels of fabric, while also adding strength to the sewn seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat We Do\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe hand-apply\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGear Aid Seam Grip FC Fast Cure Sealant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(imported from the United States) to every essential sewn seam on your TFS tent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGear Aid Seam Grip FC is a professional-grade sealant formulated specifically for nylon and polyester tents — flexible, durable, and trusted by thru-hikers worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeams are treated on the exterior of the shelter where water hits first; the sealant dries translucent and bonds permanently to silicone-coated fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sealed tent is then left to cure for about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebefore shipping, so it arrives ready for the trail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eService Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible tents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll TFS silnylon \/ silpoly tents (double-sided silicone fabric)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSealant used\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGear Aid Seam Grip FC Fast Cure Sealant (Nylon \u0026amp; Polyester formula, made in USA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-applied to essential exterior sewn seams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProcessing time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+3 days curing before shipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e€35.00 per tent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Expect — Honest Notes Before You Order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause sealing is done by hand, application may be slightly uneven in places, and excess sealant may leave small visible marks. This is normal for any hand-sealed silnylon tent and does not affect performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sealant dries translucent, but faint marks on the seams will remain visible after application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA properly sealed tent performs excellently in rain, but a hand-sealed seam still can't be guaranteed to match a fully factory-taped double-wall tent in the very worst sustained storms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis service is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonly relevant for silicone-coated (silnylon\/silpoly) tents\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tents with PU coating or fully taped seams do not need it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrefer to DIY?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou can buy Gear Aid Seam Grip FC and seal the seams yourself — it's a satisfying evening project. But if you'd rather have it done by experienced hands, we're happy to do it for you for €35, so your tent arrives storm-ready straight out of the box.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy can't TFS tents be factory taped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble-sided silicone fabric is extremely slippery — machines cannot grip and fix the fabric reliably during the taping process. That's why only hand-applied sealant works for this type of fabric, and why most big brands avoid it entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill my tent leak without seam sealing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably not in normal rain. TFS tents use expanding seam thread that swells when wet to block needle holes. But in prolonged, heavy storms, a small amount of seepage through stitches is possible — seam sealing removes that risk entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the service take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 3 days of curing time, so sealed orders ship roughly 3 days later than standard orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich tents is this service for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis service is for TFS tents. Also own a Lanshan 1 Pro or Lanshan 2 Pro? See our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/seam-sealing-service-for-lanshan-1-2-pro\"\u003eSeam Sealing Service for Lanshan 1\/2 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TFS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52734633148698,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/2404\/2522\/files\/seam-sealing-service-for-tfstents-8148181.webp?v=1787543886","url":"https:\/\/lanshanhike.com\/es\/products\/seam-sealing-service-for-tfstents","provider":"Lanshanhike","version":"1.0","type":"link"}