Patent Alert 2025-02
This month's focus is on the innovative techniques of hotmelt and extrusion coating for textiles. Both processes are solvent-free and create a seamless interface between textiles and plastics. In these processes, molten polymer is applied directly to the fabric, resulting in mono-material products that simplify recycling efforts. In addition, these techniques accommodate a wide range of polymer chemistries and viscosities, making them versatile for producing multi-material items that are compatible and can be recycled together. While extrusion is the most common choice, research into hotmelt, which uses lower viscosity polymers, is also gaining traction.
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Patent Alert 2025-03 circular plastic coatings
This month's focus is on the innovative techniques of hotmelt and extrusion coating for textiles. Both processes are solvent-free and create a seamless interface between textiles and plastics.
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