Strengths
What it’s good at
Hemming, badges, clothing patches, rhinestones, trims, and fabric crafts — sets fast in 5 minutes with a crystal clear, flexible bond that withstands machine washing.
Limits
Where it falls short
Not recommended for sheer silk, solid plastics, metals, dry clean only garments, or items exposed to high iron heat.
Specifications
Manufacturer specifications
Every number below is quoted from the manufacturer’s own documentation, linked at the end of the row.
- Initial set
- 5 min — Sets within 5 min (apply to both sides and wait 2 min before pressing)[1]
- Full cure
- 24 h — Reaches full cure in 24 h (wait 3 days before laundering)[1]
- Min application temperature
- 50 °F — Best applied between 50 °F and 90 °F[1]
- Water resistance
- 100 % waterproof and machine washable on delicate cycle with low heat drying[1]
- Cured color
- Crystal clear[1]
How long it takes
Working time, clamp time, and full cure are different things — this is the order you experience them in.
- Initial set5 min
- Full cure24 h
Sources
Where these facts come from
- [1]Gorilla Fabric Glue Technical Data Sheet — The Gorilla Glue Company · Technical data sheet · Retrieved 2026-08-14
