Well I'd rather fix it once and never have it break again

I guess this tape should do it

Homend PTFE Coated Fabric Teflon Tape Adhesive Tape High Temperature Teflon Tape for Vacuum, Hand and Impulse Sealers Machine Sealing Tape 10M (1.97inch x 33feet(W*L)) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07XYT5VS1/..._m00tEbZYGBAQW

Can't you just use duct tape instead? It has great adhesive properties and is pretty slippery