In 1995 hot melt adhesive (HMA) was aggressively introduced to the sport shoemaking industry. Different types of hot melt adhesives (SBC, EVA, APO-based HMAs, Polyesters, Polyamides and PUR) are used for bonding specific shoe components.

Basically, these adhesives are applied in three major process rooms: parts preparation, shoe upper stitching, and upper-sole assembly. Some parts, with pre-coated adhesives, are supplied from outsourcing coater/laminators.

The following table lists the bonding areas, type of applicators…Read Article>>

Hot Melt Adhesives for the Sport Shoemaking Industry
- by Pierce Covert, Glue Machinery Corporation