Hot melt adhesive (HMA), also known as hot glue, is a form of thermoplastic adhesive that is commonly sold as solid cylindrical sticks of various diameters designed to be applied using a hot glue gun
In fact, hot melt glue sticks are commonly used in both the creation and finishing of synthetic fabrics. They are also regularly used in polymer processing and textile converting in cars, carpeting, home furnishing and other textile-based manufacturing applications.
Long shelf life.
Little or no environmental precautions for disposal.
Minimal waste.
No volatile organic compounds.
Rapid drying and curing.
No loss of thickness during curing.
Creates tamper-resistant seals.
HMA are capable of bonding an array of different substrates including: rubbers, ceramics, metals, plastics, glass and wood. Today, HMA (hot-melt adhesives) are available in a variety of different types, allowing for use in a wide range of applications across several industries.