--- title: "Seam Sealing Tape (Taped Seams) | Fabric Guide" description: "A narrow waterproof tape heat-bonded over the stitched seams of a coated or laminated garment, to help stop water getting in through the needle holes.…" url: https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/seam-sealing-tape/ language: en-US updated: 2026-10-21T14:30:41+00:00 alternates: fr: https://mrbalaclava.com/fr/materials/fabric/ruban-thermosoudage-coutures.md de: https://mrbalaclava.com/de/materials/fabric/nahtabdichtungsband.md es: https://mrbalaclava.com/es/materials/fabric/cinta-termosellado-costuras.md publisher: Mr Balaclava (https://mrbalaclava.com/) --- Component or trim # Seam Sealing Tape (Taped Seams) A narrow waterproof tape heat-bonded over the stitched seams of a coated or laminated garment, to help stop water getting in through the needle holes. Fully taped seams help make the whole ski jacket or pant waterproof, not just its fabric. Partly verified specification [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) [All shell & waterproof fabrics](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/shell-fabrics/) Updated 21 October 2026 ![Seam Sealing Tape (Taped Seams): close-up of grey seam-sealing tape bonded over a stitched seam inside a black shell](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/seam-sealing-tape-black-shell-with-grey-tape-close-up-1024x683.webp) *Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.* - [![Seam Sealing Tape (Taped Seams): inside of a black shell with two crossing taped seams](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/seam-sealing-tape-black-shell-with-grey-tape-swatch-300x200.webp) Inside of a shell: seams covered by sealing tape.](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/seam-sealing-tape-black-shell-with-grey-tape-swatch-1024x683.webp) - **50 pcs** Minimum order - **14 days** Standard lead time - **OEKO-TEX®** Fabrics from certified mills - **ISO 9001** Certified (Eco Jersey Limited) - **Sedex** Member (Eco Jersey Limited) Specification ## What is typical, and what we confirm for your order ### Typical for this fabric type **Knit** Heat-bonded film tape **Usual composition** PU or TPU film tape, sometimes with a fabric face, matched to the shell (2-, 2.5- or 3-layer). **Weight class** Lightweight **Feel** A thin, smooth film over each seam inside **Season** Winter, All year **Durability** High **Water resistance** Very high General textile guidance, not a lab measurement of our fabric. ### Mr Balaclava specification **Availability** Fully taped seams are available on our waterproof ski jackets, pants and suits Anything not listed here is confirmed with your quote. **Decoration suitability** - Woven label Suitable - Printed label Suitable Inside the garment, not a decoration surface. Logos are placed before taping, or heat-transferred, so the seal stays intact. Industry guidance for this fabric type. We confirm the method on a sample before production. [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) Where it is used ## Products made in this trim Made with this trim Can also be made with this trim The photos show these products in another material. We make them with this trim to order. Browse the collection - [Custom Ski Wear](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/ski-wear/) - [Ski Jackets](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/ski-wear/ski-jackets/) - [Ski Pants & Suits](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/ski-wear/ski-pants-suits/) Product guides - [Custom ski wear](https://mrbalaclava.com/ski-wear/) Compare ## Similar fabrics - ![Close-up of turquoise 2-layer laminated shell, woven face](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/two-layer-laminate-turquoise-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [2-Layer Laminated Shell](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/two-layer-laminate/) An outer fabric bonded to a waterproof-breathable membrane, with a separate hanging lining of mesh, taffeta or fleece… - ![Close-up of navy 3-layer laminated shell, woven face](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/three-layer-laminate-navy-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [3-Layer Laminated Shell](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/three-layer-laminate/) Face fabric, waterproof-breathable membrane and a thin tricot backer bonded into one fabric. Usually lighter, tougher and more… - ![PU-Coated Waterproof Shell: close-up of red PU-coated shell fabric, woven face](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pu-coated-shell-red-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [PU-Coated Waterproof Shell](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/pu-coated-shell/) A woven shell with a polyurethane coating on the back that makes it water-resistant or waterproof, depending on…