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How can thermoplastic adhesives elevate your leather goods?  

When it comes to crafting leather goods, every detail matters. From the quality of the leather to the bonding technique used to bond the different layers of your product. 

That’s at Bemis | Protechnic we’ve engineered premium thermoplastic adhesives specifically designed to meet the most stringent needs of leather goods manufacturers. 

Our adhesive solutions go beyond bonding materials,, they improve the stability and durability of the leather, ensuring excellent aging properties and an increased product life 

Nowadays environmental responsibility is a major foc us, so we offer sustainable options that allow you to create refined leather goods with a responsible approach. 

Key advantages of our adhesives for leather material: 

  • Open structure: Ensure optimal breathability of the leather, even more if its perforated 
  • Reinforcement: Provide a solid structure to your leather good creations. 
  • VOC approved: Comply with environmental standards. 
  • Flexibility: Allow the leather to retain its natural suppleness and movement. 
  • Low activation temperature: Protect the delicate nature of leather during the bonding process 

Leather Goods Applications: 

Our premium thermoplastic adhesives are ideal for a wide range of applications in the leather goods sector, including: 

  • Leather bag, Wallet & Pocket 
  • Belt & watch strap 
  • Keyboard, Tablet & Phone Cases 

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Thanks to our adhesive solutions, you benefit from: 

  • A nice shape & clean finish. 
  • A substrate that stays flexible & lightweight. 
  • Good aging properties for durable products. 
  • No oil migration through leather, preserving its appearance. 
  • Less process steps, for more efficient production. 
  • No adhesive pollution. 
  • No surface defect due to adhesive and heat. 
  • An adhesive kind to leather. 

Bonding Solutions for Leather Substrates 

Leveraging decades of expertise bonding leather substrates in various industries such as automotive, aviation, leather goods, and shoe manufacturing, Bemis Associates offers an extensive range of engineered adhesives to meet the evolving bonding needs of leather goods manufacturers. 

Contact us today to discover how our premium thermoplastic adhesives can enhance your leather product designs: commercial@protechnic.bemisworldwide.com 


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As car owners are looking for personalized vehicles, aesthetic has become a top priority. One area that significantly impacts a car’s interior ambiance is the headliner. To meet this growing demand for visually appealing and functional headliners, thermoplastic adhesive is a game-changer. 

 

Bemis-Protechnic: The Leading Provider of Thermoplastic Adhesives 

Bemis-Protechnic offers a large range of thermoplastic adhesives designed to deliver exceptional performance and aesthetics in automotive headliner applications. Our adhesives are engineered to streamline production processes, reduce defects, and ensure a clean, high-quality finish. 

 

5 Key Benefits of Thermoplastic Adhesives for headliners 

  • Enhanced Aesthetics: Our adhesives help create visually appealing headliners that complement the overall interior design of your vehicle. 
  • Improved Functionality: Thermoplastic adhesives provide a strong and durable bond, ensuring the headliner maintains its integrity and appearance even under harsh conditions. 

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of consumer electronics (Speakers, phone, wearable, computer, a new breed of engineering professionals has emerged: soft goods engineers. These experts specialize in the intricate design, prototype and manufacture of products using materials such as textiles, leather, silicone, adhesive and thermoplastic polymers. With their unique blend of mechanical design experience and material expertise, soft goods engineers play a pivotal role in bringing next-generation products to life. 

The Role of Soft Goods Engineers

Soft goods engineers collaborate closely with design teams and manufacturers to develop innovative soft touch solutions for complex structural systems. Their hands-on approach involves working with a wide range of manufacturing equipment, assembling processes, tools, and maintenance procedures. From designing and fabricating soft goods for space exploration to crafting high-altitude applications, these professionals are at the forefront of technological advancement. 


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The Benefits and Applications of Bio-Based Hot Melt Adhesives

 

As businesses aim for more environmentally friendly adhesive options, bio-based hot melt adhesives have become a good choice compared to traditional adhesives. In this article, we will explore what bio-based hot melt adhesives are, how they are made, and the advantages and uses they offer. By understanding this innovative adhesive technology, companies can make informed choices to minimize their impact on the environment and support sustainable practices.


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Web adhesive?

A hotmelt adhesive web is a nonwoven fabric with bonding capabilities. It is produced on a roll with a certain width and roll length. It can be applied through a lamination machine with a continuous process. Web rolls could also be cut into a specific form for piece-to-piece lamination. It exists different weight options depending on bonding requirements.

Polyamide hot-melt material and melting point options?

Polyamide adhesive is sometimes referred to as PA adhesive. Depending on polymer structure, it can either be thermoplastic or thermoset. In the case of hot melt adhesive, it belongs to the thermoplastic family. PA hot-melt web is made from Polyamide material. When the material gets heated, it could be activated starting to have an adhesion characteristic. When the temperature goes down, the material will become solid again. From low melt to high melt product range, it varies from 90 to 200 degrees.


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In our daily lives, we see textiles everywhere. In various industries, textiles are the foundation for many applications. The textile industry is also likely to innovate more quickly than other industries due to its strong compatibility. Joining materials, such as adhesive, allows combining of various substrates together, adding extra value and functionality.

Apart from that, lamination technology provides a wide range of possibilities. Innovative adhesive web even takes laminating process to the next level due to its clean and made-on roll feature compared to traditional liquid or water-based glue. It allows a continuous lamination process with higher efficiency.


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What is a thermoplastic adhesive web?

A thermoplastic adhesive web is a solid material with a nonwoven structure, it’s also called a hot melt adhesive web. When we put it on hand, it feels like fabric. Depending on the machine setting, it exists in different weights and structures.

How is hotmelt adhesive web made?

A perfect adhesive web is formed from a fine fiber that is cooled down into a continuous nonwoven structure. Due to its special structure, it makes the final material very soft, flexible, and breathable.

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What are some of the specificities of thermoplastic adhesive web ?

The plastic adhesive web is available in rolls for continuous coating or lamination. Additionally, it can also be made with a paper carrier or a PE carrier to transfer adhesive to a substrate or to avoid tacky problems. For roll length, they are available in 300ml, 500ml, and 1000ml sizes at 76mm inner diameter


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It’s really easy to bond it, in 2 steps only!

 

Why you should use hotmelt adhesive tape for hemming ?

  • To replace the sewing process
  • To make the process easier
  • To reinforce the finishing, and upgrade the quality

 

Step 1 : Preparation

 

  • Make sure your fabric / garment is pre-washed to avoid the narrowing of the hem.
  • Cut the length of hotmelt adhesive tape you need.

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Working on more sustainable hotmelt adhesives.

We are living in a world where people are more aware of our planet and our future. We are proud to say, Protechnic, we are part of it. Our R&D department keeps searching for more sustainable and Eco-friendly adhesive materials. We have already succeeded to use some bio-based material. Today, we are even more driven to work in this direction.


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