[toomuchtodo]

> But seriously, how many glues can you think of that are as flexible and durable as thread?

Would be a lucrative product for Dupont or 3M to manufacture, and they make some incredible adhesives.

[stephentmcm]

It would indeed be lucrative and I'm sure they have at least a group or two researching exactly that.

Thinking of it now my comment missed the availability of iron on seam tape which is used for water proofing but as I understand it isn't strong enough to bond pieces together without stitching.