patching a down jacket

I use Tenacious tape, I just cut a circle patch off a roll.

Hmmmm. So are the Tenacious patches identical materially to the Tenacious tape? The patches are just rounded versions of the tape?

If so, I'll do like you and definitely just get the tape. It's probably more cost-effective.

Maybe you could get some Nomex patches sewn on to critical spots of the jacket.

–B.G.–

I have not used the patchs but I say a look on McNetts website may tell you.

Never heard of Nomex patches. I'll look into it.

I have some other tape at my disposal, at home. Gorilla tape. Electrical tape. Etc. etc. Anyone know if the Tenacious Tape is significantly stronger than Gorilla tape?

– Elizabeth

Nomex is the fireproof material that is made into suits for race car drivers and pit crews.

–B.G.–

Tenacious tape has worked very well on my old down jacket, far better than duct tape would have.

I've had better luck with Kenyon repair tape vs tenacious tape FWIW.

http://www.pmags.com/repair-tape-a-quick-overview

I seem to hold a minority view, but that is just me.
Though this guy from the AMC seems to have an opinion similar to mine:
http://equipped.outdoors.org/2013/04/the-best-nylon-repair-tape-gear-aid.html

Whatever tape you go with, *gently* iron it on with very low heat when you are done. I'd suggest rounding the corners as well.