Results for tag: "Textile Adhesive"

In the adhesives and sealants industry, the textile adhesive market encompasses a specialized category of adhesives used for bonding fabrics and related materials. Textile adhesives are formulated to meet the specific requirements of the textile industry, offering a balance of flexibility, durability, and resistance to various conditions such as washing, dry cleaning, and heat. These adhesives are utilized in a range of applications including clothing construction, upholstery, carpet laying, and non-woven fabric assembly. The market for textile adhesives sees diversity in the type of products available, including water-based, solvent-based, hot melt, and reactive adhesives, each offering distinct advantages for different applications and material compatibility. Different types of textile adhesives are chosen based on their properties and the demands of the particular application. For instance, water-based adhesives are preferred for their environmental friendliness and safety, while hot melt adhesives offer strong bond strength and quick setting times. The choice of adhesive can also be influenced by factors such as the need for elasticity in wearable textiles or flame retardancy in automotive and aerospace textiles. Prominent companies in the textile adhesive market include Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, H.B. Fuller Company, Bostik (an Arkema company), Huntsman International LLC, and 3M. These companies have a broad portfolio of adhesive technologies and serve a variety of markets within the textile industry, providing solutions to meet a range of bonding needs. They focus on Show Less Read more