These patented films have been developed to bond to various soling and midsole materials for permanent sole-attaching. Depending upon the substrates to be bonded, the films may be used in-mold or post mold. Standard films are available for bonding PU and EVA materials. Because of the wide variety of rubber compounds our technical sales crew will work with the customer and/or compounder to develop films for specific rubber materials.
These films may be used to eliminate stitching required on uppers for design purposes. The single layer films may be used to permanently combine mesh, synthetics, PVC, TPU, and other materials. By choosing the appropriate coextrusion, one side will seal to the surface of the upper while the other may be printed or colored to give the desired effect without laminating. Please click on the MORE INFORMATION button below for a list of the Stitchless film offerings. This chart is not a complete list. We welcome the challenge to develop a custom solution to meet your requirements.
EcoBond H2O BD is a one-part, low-temperature activating, inherently biodegradable, waterbased urethane adhesive. It offers remarkable performance features for bonding primed soles of SBS, TPR, or plantation crepe as well as soles made of PVC and primed/treated soles of urethane or composition stocks to a variety of upper materials. Reactivation temperature as low as 120F - 125F consistently provides high quality bonds. This serves to eliminate the risks associated with exposure of softer rubbers to the higher reactivation temperatures required by other available types of adhesives. EcoBond H2O BD demonstrates excellent initial green strength and spotting tack, and good initial heat resistance. EcoBond H2O BD can be used in brush, roller, and spray applications.
Our solvent-based adhesives and primers are available for all aspects of footwear and allied industry manufacturing, from sole-attaching to socklinings and general combining. Technology, substrates, and customer requirements are changing constantly and we change with them. We have developed an RSL (Restricted Substances List) that mirrors the most stringent list our customers ask us to comply with.
Both natural and synthetic water-based seam sealers are available to complete the waterproof package. Whether used with PermaSeal®, booties, or just waterproof leathers, these sealers will stop water from entering the shoe through stitched upper seams. All systems require 2 coats – the first to seal leather fibers and stitch holes; the second to give a firm, flexible, pinhole-free top coating.
This patented technology is based on the concept of "stitch-a-hole/seal-a-hole", to provide an exceptionally high level of waterproofing for Goodyear Welts, Littleway, and 3 Needle constructions.
We carry a full line of standard hot melts, including EVA and SBS. These can be fast-grab, long open time, or pressure-sensitive, depending upon customers requirements. For use in sprayable, roll coating, or dot printing applications.
ADHESIVES & PRIMERS: WATER-BASED
We have a full line of both natural and synthetic latex adhesives for bonding leathers, fabrics, laminated board stock, foams, and other materials. These may be wet-stick, long tack, pressure-sensitive, or heat reactivated, to meet your specific manufacturing restrictions. Spray, roller-coat, and brush application viscosities are available for most products.
The Sampson Rib Group supplies INSOLE RIB and RIB ATTACHING MACHINERY to top manufacturers of Goodyear Welted Footwear worldwide. Prime Manufacturing and Sampson are Worthen brands that have been manufacturing Insole Rib in the U.S.A. since 1935.
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