Performance Apparel Markets - Grado Zero Espace Srl

Performance Apparel Markets, 1st quarter 2006
Profile of Bemis: a leader in bonded seam technology
OT-200 is made from
microfibre nylon, has a
soft feel and can be
embossed
Overlay materials may
be cut to tape widths
for use over seams
Bemis also produces
decorative adhesives for
use as brand labels,
emblems, patches or
lettering
Two types of elastic
films are made for edge
banding
Sewfree EB adhesive
tape is used to finish a
leg or arm opening—
—and Clarense is used as
an elastic and for
decoration
Clarense is thinner than
traditional knitted or
woven elastics and offers
more design flexibility
Bemis has produced a
range of speciality films
Aliphatic films are used
for logo protection and
security windows
Staticade electrostatic
discharge (ESD) film has
been developed for the
clean room environment
● OT-200 is made from microfibre nylon laminated with
polyurethane adhesive film. It has a soft feel and can be used on
a variety of fabrics such as soft shells. This material may be
embossed in either a diamond pattern or a basket pattern.
Overlay materials may be cut to tape widths for use over seams for
decorative purposes or to enhance water resistance. They can also be
produced in wider widths for specific design requirements such as
abrasion patches.
Bemis also produces decorative adhesives for use as brand labels,
emblems, patches or lettering which are bonded permanently to the
fabric without the need for stitching. They may be used, for example,
in sports uniforms.
EDGE BANDING TAPES
Bemis manufactures two types of elastic films which can be used as
edge banding tapes:
● Sewfree EB adhesive tape; and
● Clarense.
Sewfree EB adhesive tape is generally used for edge banding garments
such as underwear. It is typically used to finish the edge of a leg or
arm opening.
Clarense is the brand name given to the company’s thermoplastic
urethane film which can be used as an elastic and for decoration. It is
durable and chemical resistant and is used in lingerie.
If used as an elastic, Clarense can improve the wear or fit of a
garment if it is sewn into critical seams for reinforcement. It is thinner
than traditional knitted or woven elastics, and offers more design
flexibility.
SPECIALITY FILMS
Bemis has produced a range of speciality films, each of which has
been designed for a specific purpose.
Aliphatic films have been designed for applications such as logo
protection and security windows. Characteristics of such films are
optical clarity, weather durability, scratch resistance and flexibility.
Another speciality is Staticade electrostatic discharge (ESD) film. This
has been developed for the clean room environment in which
anti-static capability is critical. Staticade is a clear film which is
capable of dissipating static electricity. Its uses include various clean
room applications, including garments, soft walls, hard walls, mats and
general packaging.
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