New Waterborne Polyurethane Adhesive for Footwear
In line with trends toward lightweight and customized designs in the athletic shoe market, an adhesive & sealant manufacturer, Covestro, has launched a new high-performance waterborne polyurethane adhesive solution, Dispercoll® U. The company reports that the new adhesive is specifically engineered for bonding-challenging special shoe materials and can enhance manufacturing efficiency while supporting energy savings and carbon reduction.
Covestro reports that with its exceptional initial tack performance, the solution can bond lightweight, temperature-sensitive substrates and accommodate innovative shoe designs, resulting in smoother handling and increased productivity. Additionally, its activation temperature can be reduced from 55°C to 35°C, leading to lower energy consumption and reduced carbon emissions during the thermal activation process.
Furthermore, Covestro reports that it has developed the Dispercoll® U PLUS waterborne footwear adhesive solution in response to the footwear industry’s growing interest in one-component solutions that simplify the bonding process. This solution streamlines shoe manufacturing, conserves equipment and labor, reduces material waste, and is also suitable for automated bonding processes. With proven hydrolysis resistance and bonding strength, this solution effectively reduces the risk of debonding in high-performance athletic shoes, thereby extending their lifespan, reports Covestro.
Source: Covestro