As an efficient adhesive material, hot melt adhesive film for textile fabrics is widely used in clothing manufacturing, home decoration and other textile processing. This hot melt adhesive film can quickly melt and form a strong adhesive layer after heating, which facilitates the combination of various fabrics. Next, Alster will introduce how to use hot melt adhesive film for textile fabrics in detail, including its preparation, operation steps and precautions.
1. Introduction to hot melt adhesive film for textile fabrics
Hot melt adhesive film is an adhesive film made of thermoplastic material, usually composed of polyester, polyurethane or other thermoplastic plastic materials. Its main function is to melt during heating and then quickly solidify after cooling to form a strong adhesive layer. It is often used for splicing, repairing, decoration and reinforcement of fabrics.
2. Preparation
Choose a suitable hot melt adhesive film
Choose a suitable hot melt adhesive film according to the fabric type, thickness and bonding requirements. There are many hot melt adhesive films with different thicknesses and compositions on the market, which need to be selected according to the specific application.
Prepare tools and equipment
- Iron: used to heat the adhesive film. Make sure the temperature setting of the iron meets the requirements of the adhesive film.
- Scissors: used to cut the film and fabric.
- Ironing board or flat workbench: provide a flat operating surface.
- Fabric: textile fabric to be bonded.
Cleaning fabric
Make sure the fabric to be bonded is clean, free of stains and dust to ensure the bonding effect of the film.
3. Operation steps
Cutting hot melt adhesive film
According to the size of the fabric to be bonded, cut the hot melt adhesive film of appropriate size. The size of the film should be slightly larger than the area to be bonded to ensure complete coverage.
Prepare fabric
Place the fabric flat on the ironing board to ensure there are no wrinkles. If the fabric has wrinkles, use an iron to iron it flat.
Place the film
Place the cut hot melt adhesive film on the bonding area of the fabric. Make sure the film covers the fabric flatly.
Heating and bonding
Use an iron to heat the top of the hot melt adhesive film. Generally, the temperature of the iron should be set between 120°C and 160°C, and the specific temperature can be adjusted according to the instructions of the film. Iron the film back and forth with moderate pressure, usually heating for 20 to 30 seconds to ensure that the film is completely melted and bonded to the fabric.
Cooling
After heating, set the fabric and film aside and wait for cooling. The film will quickly solidify during the cooling process to form a strong bond.
Check the bonding effect
After cooling, check the bonding effect to ensure that the film is completely bonded to the fabric. If there are parts that are not firmly bonded, you can repeat the heating and cooling process.
Precautions
Temperature control
During the heating process, be sure to control the temperature of the iron to avoid overheating and uneven melting of the film or damage to the fabric.
Uniform pressure
Ensure uniform pressure is applied when heating to obtain uniform bonding.
Avoid direct contact
The iron should be kept at an appropriate distance from the surface of the film and avoid direct contact with the film to prevent the iron from sticking to the film.
Test sample
Before actual operation, it is recommended to test the effect of the hot melt film on a small piece of fabric to determine the most suitable operating parameters.
Storing adhesive film
Unused hot melt adhesive film should be stored in a dry, cool environment to prevent moisture or high temperature from affecting its performance.
Finally, the use of hot melt adhesive film for textile fabrics is relatively simple, but you need to pay attention to the details in the operation. Through the correct selection, preparation and operation steps, efficient and strong fabric bonding can be achieved, providing convenience for textile processing. I hope that the introduction of this article can help you better master the use of hot melt adhesive film.
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