Quick Answer: A small, isolated hole in a trampoline mat or net doesn’t need a full replacement — a patch kit fixes it for $10 to $25 instead of $50-plus. The Gorilla Waterproof Patch and Seal Tape is the best all-around pick because it’s a proven, widely stocked outdoor repair tape that works on both mat and net material and costs $15.98 for a 4”x10’ roll (Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart list price). For a mat tear specifically, a sew-on Permatron patch kit holds up better under jumping load than adhesive alone, and for the net, a lightweight adhesive or self-stick PVC patch is enough since the net carries far less mechanical stress. Whichever you use, treat a patch as a one-to-two-season stopgap, not a permanent fix — inspect it every season and budget for full replacement once tears start showing up in more than one spot.
Not every tear means a new mat or a new net. A single small hole — a stray branch, a dog’s claw, a zipper pull caught on the mesh — is a $15 fix if you catch it early and patch it correctly, against $50 to $190-plus if you jump straight to a full replacement part. The trick is knowing which kind of patch to use where, and when a patch stops making sense and it’s time to replace the part outright.
Patch kits compared
| Kit | Best for | Price | Type | Best surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorilla Waterproof Patch and Seal Tape | Best overall | $15.98 | Self-adhesive tape, 4"x10' roll | Mat and net |
| Sew-On Trampoline Mat Repair Kit (2x 8"x4" Permatron patches) | Best for large mat tears | ~$15–25 | Sew-on fabric patch + UV thread | Mat only |
| Multi-Size PVC Patch Kit (10 pre-glued patches) | Best budget / small holes | ~$8–13 | Pre-glued self-adhesive PVC | Mat and net |
| Stormsure Trampoline Repair Kit (adhesive + TUFF Tape patches + gloves) | Best for netting/mesh | ~$18–25 | Flexible adhesive + round patches | Net (also works on mat seams) |
By the numbers
- $10 to $25 is the typical price range for a patch kit, against $50 to $145 for a full replacement mat and $50 to $190 for a full replacement net (per current listings on the parts covered in our replacement mat and replacement net guides) — patching a small tear early can cost roughly a fifth to a tenth of full replacement.
- $15.98 is the current list price for a single 4”x10’ roll of Gorilla Waterproof Patch and Seal Tape (Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart all list it at this price).
- 8” x 4” is the standard patch size in sew-on Permatron repair kits, sized to cover a tear with margin on every side rather than just the hole itself.
- 2 inches is a reasonable rule-of-thumb ceiling for what a patch can reliably fix — beyond that, or at a V-ring or seam, the part is a better candidate for full replacement.
- 1 to 2 seasons is the realistic service life of a patch under continued outdoor use and UV exposure, roughly matching the wear clock on the mat and net themselves.
1. Gorilla Waterproof Patch and Seal Tape — Best Overall
Gorilla Waterproof Patch and Seal Tape, 4" x 10'
- $15.98 for a 4"x10' roll — consistent list price across Home Depot, Lowe's and Walmart, and enough tape for several repairs, not just one.
- Extra-thick adhesive with a UV-resistant backing, formulated to form a permanent bond outdoors, including underwater — well beyond what a trampoline repair needs, but the margin helps in direct sun.
- Works across both mat and net material — one roll covers whichever part actually tears, instead of buying a mat-specific kit and a net-specific kit separately.
- Available in black, white and clear, so it can be matched reasonably close to the trampoline's existing color.
Gorilla’s tape is the default recommendation because it’s a general-purpose outdoor repair product that happens to be exactly what a trampoline patch needs — UV-resistant, genuinely waterproof, and rated for the kind of flex-and-seal repair a mat or net tear actually is. It isn’t marketed as a trampoline product, which is part of the appeal: it’s a known quantity sold everywhere, not a niche listing with thin reviews. Clean and dry the area first, round the corners of the patch so it doesn’t catch and peel, and press firmly across the whole surface rather than just the edges. If you’re patching before a weekend of backyard use, try Amazon Prime free for 30 days for two-day delivery so the repair doesn’t sit half-finished over a jump-worthy weekend. For a tear this tape can’t hold — larger than a couple of inches, or right at a V-ring — see the sew-on kit below instead.
2. Sew-On Trampoline Mat Repair Kit — Best for Large Mat Tears
Sew-On Trampoline Mat Repair Kit (2x 8"x4" Permatron patches, UV thread, industrial needle)
- Two 8"x4" Permatron patches — the same woven polypropylene material most trampoline mats are made from, not a generic fabric substitute.
- Sewn, not just glued — heavy-duty UV-resistant thread and an industrial needle hold under the repeated flex and impact load a jumping mat actually takes, which adhesive-only patches struggle with over time.
- Includes step-by-step instructions; no specialized sewing skill required beyond a basic through-stitch.
- Sized to cover tears well beyond a pinhole — the 8"x4" patch gives real margin around a 2-to-4-inch tear.
The mat takes direct jumping impact and constant tension, and that’s exactly the situation where surface adhesive alone tends to lift at the edges over a season. Sewing the patch through the mat fabric distributes the load into the surrounding material instead of relying on glue to hold under repeated flex, which is why this is the right call for anything past a small, shallow hole. It’s still a repair, not a rebuild — a mat with multiple tears, or one tear near a V-ring where the fabric is already under the most tension, is a sign the mat has reached the end of its service life; see our best trampoline replacement mat guide for that case.
3. Multi-Size PVC Patch Kit — Best Budget / Small Holes
Multi-Size Pre-Glued PVC Patch Kit (10 patches, assorted sizes)
- 10 patches in assorted sizes per kit, so a single purchase covers multiple small repairs across the mat, net, or even a spring cover pad instead of one patch per hole.
- Pre-applied glue — no separate tube of adhesive to manage, no waiting on a two-part mix; peel and press.
- Durable, waterproof PVC material holds up to normal weather exposure for the price point.
- The lowest cost per repair of any option here, which makes it the right first thing to try on a hole under an inch.
This is the low-stakes option to keep on hand rather than buy reactively — ten patches in a kit means the next small hole, whenever it shows up, is already covered without another order. Pre-glued PVC is faster to apply than a two-part adhesive and holds fine for pinhole-to-small-tear repairs on either the mat or the net. It’s the weakest option here under sustained mechanical stress, so a hole that keeps reopening after a pre-glued patch is a signal to move up to the sew-on kit rather than keep re-patching the same spot.
4. Stormsure Trampoline Repair Kit — Best for Netting and Mesh
Stormsure Trampoline Repair Kit (flexible adhesive, 2x 75mm TUFF Tape patches, gloves)
- Flexible repair adhesive plus round TUFF Tape patches — the adhesive stays pliable rather than curing rigid, which matters on mesh that flexes constantly rather than the taut, load-bearing mat.
- Includes protective gloves, since the adhesive is genuinely strong-hold and not something you want on your hands mid-repair.
- Formulated specifically for outdoor fabric and mesh repairs — trampoline nets, tent fabric, inflatable seams — rather than adapted from a general hardware product.
- Waterproof cure, so a repair applied before a rainy stretch still sets properly.
The net’s job is containment, not bounce, so it’s under far less mechanical load than the mat — but it’s also a looser mesh, which is a harder surface for a rigid patch to bond to evenly. Stormsure’s adhesive is designed to flex with mesh fabric rather than fight it, which is the main reason to reach for this over a stiffer tape when the tear is in the netting rather than the jumping surface. It’s a smaller kit than the others here, so it’s sized for one or two net repairs rather than stocking up — pair it with the replacement net guide if the mesh is showing wear beyond the one spot you’re patching.
Patch or replace? A quick gut check
- Patch it: a single hole under about 2 inches, away from any V-ring, seam or spring attachment point, on a mat or net that’s otherwise in good shape.
- Replace it: multiple tears across the surface, any tear at a V-ring or seam, visible widespread UV brittleness (chalky texture, fading, loss of bounce on the mat), or a patch that’s already failed once in the same spot.
- Clean and dry before patching, always. Every adhesive and sew-on option here needs a clean, dry surface to bond properly — wipe the area down and let it fully dry before applying any patch, tape or glue.
- Round the corners on any tape or adhesive patch. A square corner is where peeling starts; a rounded one holds longer under the same flex.
- Re-inspect every season, the same way you’d check the rest of the trampoline — see our trampoline maintenance checklist for the full seasonal routine.
The bottom line
For most small tears, the Gorilla Waterproof Patch and Seal Tape ($15.98) is the right first buy — it works on both mat and net, it’s a proven outdoor repair product sold everywhere, and one roll covers more than a single repair. Reach for the sew-on Permatron kit (roughly $15 to $25) if the tear is in the mat and bigger than a couple of inches, since a stitched patch holds under jumping load in a way tape alone won’t. The multi-size PVC kit (roughly $8 to $13) is the cheapest first response for a pinhole-sized hole in either part, and the Stormsure kit (roughly $18 to $25) is the better choice specifically for a net tear, since its flexible adhesive bonds to loose mesh better than a stiffer tape does. Whichever you use, a patch buys you one to two seasons — not a permanent fix — so keep checking it alongside the rest of the trampoline each season.
Dealing with more than a small hole? See our best trampoline replacement mat guide and best trampoline replacement net guide for full-part replacements, our trampoline replacement parts guide if you’re not sure which part is actually failing, our trampoline maintenance checklist for the seasonal inspection routine that catches small tears before they spread, and whether Amazon Prime is worth it for trampoline shoppers before you order parts.