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<strong>Performance</strong> <strong>Apparel</strong> <strong>Markets</strong>, 1st quarter 2006<br />
Profile of Bemis: a leader in bonded seam technology<br />
Table 2: Bemis: product categories<br />
Product<br />
Adhesive films<br />
Seam tapes<br />
Seam reinforcing tapes<br />
Overlay tapes<br />
Abrasion patches<br />
Edge banding tapes<br />
Source: Bemis.<br />
Description<br />
Single layer thermoplastic films available in various widths, thicknesses and formulations.<br />
They are activated by heat and pressure to penetrate fabrics, thus creating a chemical and<br />
mechanical bond<br />
Tapes applied to sewn seams in waterproof fabrics to prevent water entry through seams.<br />
Seam tapes are available in 2-layer and 3-layer constructions<br />
Tapes designed to cover an ultrasonic line bond and complete the seam. The tapes add<br />
strength, stability and, in some cases, waterproofness<br />
Tapes bonded to the outside of the garment for decorative purposes or for preventing the<br />
fraying of a raw edge. They are available in a variety of colours and patterns<br />
Patches identical to overlay tapes but supplied in wider widths (up to 142 cm or 56 inches).<br />
They can be cut into any shape and heat sealed to the outside of the garment in order to<br />
improve abrasion resistance in a specific area (eg elbows or shoulder area)<br />
Tapes with a three-layer construction where a thermoplastic elastic is sandwiched between<br />
two adhesive films. They are used in hem construction with an edge banding machine<br />
Bemis’s films can adhere<br />
to a wide range of<br />
materials<br />
Among the many different materials to which Bemis’s films can<br />
adhere are: acetate, acrylic, aluminium, cotton, elastane (spandex),<br />
epoxy, fibreglass, glass, leather, neoprene, nylon, paper, polycarbonate,<br />
polyester, polyester/cotton, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene,<br />
polyurethane, PVC, rayon, rubber, steel, wood and wool.<br />
Table 3: Bemis: adhesive films suitable for fabrics<br />
Product Composition Sewfree a Fabric applications (excellent) b Fabric applications (good) c<br />
3206D Polyurethane Yes Cotton, nylon/Lycra, Acetate, acrylic, nylon<br />
polyester/cotton, polyester, wool<br />
3218 Polyurethane No Nylon, polyester Acrylic, cotton, wool, polyester/cotton<br />
3287 Polyurethane No Nylon/Lycra, polyester Acrylic, cotton, nylon, polyester/cotton,<br />
wool<br />
3405 Polyurethane Yes Cotton, polyester/cotton, Acrylic, nylon/Lycra,<br />
polyester<br />
nylon, wool<br />
3410 Polyurethane Yes Nylon/Lycra Cotton, polyester/cotton, nylon<br />
4220 Nylon No Acetate, acrylic, cotton, n/a<br />
nylon/Lycra, polyester/cotton,<br />
nylon, polyester, wool<br />
5214 Polyester No n/a Cotton<br />
5250 Polyester No Acetate, cotton, nylon, polyester Acrylic, wool<br />
5290 Polyester No n/a Cotton, polyester/cotton, polyester<br />
6218 Polyolefin No Cotton Acetate, acrylic, nylon, polyester, wool<br />
6343 Polyolefin No n/a Cotton, polyester/cotton<br />
6344 Polyolefin No n/a Acetate, cotton, polyester,<br />
polyester/cotton<br />
6371 Polyolefin No n/a n/a<br />
6385 Polyolefin No Cotton, polyester/cotton Wool<br />
9383 Vinyl No Cotton Acrylic, polyester, wool<br />
9385 Vinyl No n/a Cotton, wool<br />
a Sewfree is the brand name of Bemis’s range of adhesive products specifically designed for fabrics. b The product is<br />
described by Bemis as “excellent” for applications using these types of fabrics—as determined by Bemis testing. c The<br />
product is described by Bemis as “good” for applications using these types of fabrics—as determined by Bemis testing.<br />
Source: Bemis.<br />
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