(WO9818997-A1)      A sprayable lead-free composition (I) for application to a fabric containing a hole or tear comprises a binding agent in a solvent system which serves as a propellant.    Preferably, the binding agent is polyvinyl butyral, the solvent system comprises a primary solvent (especially methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol and/or butanol) and a volatile secondary solvent (especially dimethyl ether). The composition may additionally comprise an organic acid derivative (e.g. sodium benzoate) and/or a fragrance.    USE -   (I) is sprayed as a mist of fine droplets onto a hole or tear in a fabric, especially an article of clothing such as hosiery which is under tension on the body. The droplets harden to bind threads of the fabric and prevent further enlargement of the hole or tear. (I) can be dispensed by means of an aerosol, preferably in the shape of a human leg (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE -   The composition is sufficiently tacky and volatile to seal the tear rapidly but remains sufficiently fluid to be repeatedly dispensed from an atomiser or aerosol dispenser without clogging the nozzle.    (GB2318582-B)      A sprayable lead-free composition (I) for application to a fabric containing a hole or tear comprises a binding agent in a solvent system which serves as a propellant.    Preferably, the binding agent is polyvinyl butyral, the solvent system comprises a primary solvent (especially methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol and/or butanol) and a volatile secondary solvent (especially dimethyl ether). The composition may additionally comprise an organic acid derivative (e.g. sodium benzoate) and/or a fragrance.    USE -   (I) is sprayed as a mist of fine droplets onto a hole or tear in a fabric, especially an article of clothing such as hosiery which is under tension on the body. The droplets harden to bind threads of the fabric and prevent further enlargement of the hole or tear. (I) can be dispensed by means of an aerosol, preferably in the shape of a human leg (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE -   The composition is sufficiently tacky and volatile to seal the tear rapidly but remains sufficiently fluid to be repeatedly dispensed from an atomiser or aerosol dispenser without clogging the nozzle.