What are the Best Glues for Bonding Fabrics?
Fabric is the finishing touch to any masterpiece.
Feeling overwhelmed with the number of fabric adhesives out there? Find out what’s best to use…
Often one of the final components of a project is the fabric, that’s why its crucial it looks it best. With so many different types of fabrics and covering materials such as Vinyl’s, leathers, and embossed fabrics, finding the right glue to bond them correctly to the substrate can be a challenge, but we are here to help. Adkwik’s technical team are only a call away should you still be unsure which is best for your project.
So what should we use?
Let’s begin by looking at some of the common applications which include fabric to foam and fabric to board. Generally, this is a straightforward and easy process and by using a sprayable contact adhesive, good instant results can be obtained.
Explore our range of adhesives for fabrics…
The Ultimate Upholstery Adhesive
- The best aerosol based web spray
- Fine spray pattern
- Strong initial tack
- Use on a wide range of materials
Prefix Aerosol Spray Contact Adhesive
- Good multi-purpose spray adhesive
- Can be used on fabrics, foam, leather, and more
- Good initial tack
Tensor F60 Spray Adhesive
- Available in both aerosol and canister versions
- High green strength
- For use with most fabrics and foams
A8530 Sprayable Foam contact adhesive- 20ltrs
- One of the most versatile bulk sprayable contact adhesives
- For use with fabrics, foams, and insulation
- Can be used with some vinyl materials (* see note below)
- Applied using conventional commercial spray systems
Should I test adhesives before beginning a project?
Testing first is best and can save you so much time and money. We always recommend that testing is carried out before the final application to determine suitability for use as the make-up and composition of fabrics vary. *Care and consideration should be taken when bonding vinyl materials including what the final service requirements are.
Unsure which glue is best for the fabric you are using?
Adkwik’s technical team are only a call away should you still be unsure which is best for your project. Reach us on 01223 412373 or drop us a message on our contact form here.
