Worthen Industries, Nashua, N.H., recently introduced FILM-1003, a heat-sealable film adhesive for
laminating vinyl, nylon, coated fabric, nonwovens and textiles, among other materials. The adhesive
was designed to perform at the relatively low heat-sealing temperature of 170°F with moderate
application pressures. With the addition of a urethane adhesive as a tie-coat or primer, FILM-1003
can also be used on delicate or heat-sensitive substrates.The film adhesive typically is supplied
in 60-inch widths and is available in varying thicknesses on release film or paper. It also can be
supplied laminated to a customers substrate.
March 2003
