Application Techniques of Shoemaking Hot Melt Adhesives, 2004 PLACE Conference
Styrenic Block Copolymers and Amorphous Poly-Olefins based hot melt adhesives were introduced to sports
shoemaking industry in 1995. The application techniques of hot melt adhesives for this industry were reported
considerably in the previous TAPPI Hot Melt Symposiums. New application techniques for various shoes other than
sports shoes, e.g. work shoe, casual shoe, boat shoe, pump and boot, are focused and demonstrated in this
presentation. The updated PUR application technique for this industry is also demonstrated.