I am facing the same situation. Has anyone tried FiberFix patch? A review says that "FiberFix uses resin as an adhesive. Once you dip it in water, it becomes as strong as steel. That is the significant advantage over tape. When it hardens, there is nothing that can go through it." (
https://fiberfixreview.review). FiberFix website is: "https://www.fiberfix.com/about-us". I saw FiberFix at Home Depot. Thanks. Michael