How do you repair a split piping bag?

[ChrisZ]

I have a couple of old Tomkin 'thermtex standard' piping bags that have begun unravelling from the nozzle end, one of them has split almost to the top and is unusable and the other isn't too far behind. The fabric isn't damaged, it's just a glued seam coming undone. Just wondering if it's possible to repair them - what type of glue can you use that will stick the bag safely without contaminating the contents, or providing a medium for bacteria to grow on? Even the local supermarket has started stocking disposable piping bags so maybe their time is up, but I'd like to salvage them if I can.

-Chris

[judiu]

Silicon?

[Edward J]

I wonder if those seams are welded and not glued....

But then, would it be worth it?

[KarenDW]

duct tape? Or medical tape?

[runwestierun]

If it's unravelling and you glue it, will you be able to thouroughly clean it? Wouldn't a new one or a roll of disposable ones be safer?

[banffcook]

look in a local kitchen supply store, not just a household cookware store a proper kitchen supply store or the internet, I just dont remember which website I get mine off. I will look at work where i have a list of these things.