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Nantong Feiang Composite Materials Co., Ltd.
Nantong Feiang Composite Materials Co., Ltd. is a China EVA Low Temperature Hot Melt Adhesive Web manufacturers and Custom EVA Low Temperature Hot Melt Adhesive Web company. The company specializes in the research and production of hot-melt adhesive materials such as EVA, PA, PES and TPU films, mesh films, rubber particles and rubber powder. The products are widely used in solar cell encapsulation, clothing linings, automotive interiors, shoe material processing, furniture manufacturing, filtration industry, craft accessories and thermal transfer and other fields. The company adopts advanced product formulas and production processes, combined with modern management and logistics systems, to provide customers with high-quality products and fast services. With the continuous advancement of globalization, we are also actively expanding the international market, establishing cooperative relationships with customers around the world, and promoting high-quality products to the world. The company firmly believes that through continuous efforts and innovation, it can grow together with customers and achieve a win-win situation.
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1. Product Overview

EVA hot melt adhesive web is a thermoplastic bonding material produced from ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer resin, formed into an open mesh structure. It bonds two substrate layers through the application of heat and pressure, without the use of solvents or liquid adhesives. The low temperature designation indicates that this grade is formulated to activate and achieve an effective bond at temperatures lower than standard EVA or other resin types such as PA or PES, making it suitable for heat-sensitive substrates.

EVA low temperature hot melt adhesive web is supplied in roll or sheet form and is used across a range of industries where a lightweight, flexible, and easily activated bonding layer is required. Nantong Feiang Composite Materials Co., Ltd. produces EVA adhesive web as part of its hot melt material portfolio, which also includes PA, PES, and TPU variants, supported by over six years of manufacturing experience and more than 1,000 completed projects.

2. Key Material Properties

Property Description
Base Resin Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) copolymer
Physical Form Open mesh web (roll or sheet)
Activation Method Heat and pressure (solvent-free)
Activation Temperature Typically 70 to 110 degrees C (varies by grade)
Flexibility After Bonding Good; maintains substrate softness
Wash Resistance Low to medium; not recommended for repeated high-temperature laundering
Breathability Maintained via open mesh structure
Cost Level Low relative to PA, PES, and TPU grades

3. EVA Web Types by Formulation and Grade

EVA copolymer properties vary with the proportion of vinyl acetate (VA) content in the resin. This directly influences the activation temperature, flexibility, and bond character of the resulting adhesive web:

3.1 Low VA Content EVA (Under 18 percent VA)

Higher stiffness and higher melt temperature. Bond strength is moderate. Used in applications where some rigidity in the bonded assembly is acceptable and higher activation energy is available from processing equipment.

3.2 Medium VA Content EVA (18 to 28 percent VA)

Balanced flexibility and adhesion. Activation temperature falls in a mid-range suitable for general-purpose textile and craft bonding. This range represents the most commonly used EVA grades in hot melt web production.

3.3 High VA Content EVA (Above 28 percent VA)

Softer, more rubber-like character with lower activation temperature. This grade is associated with the low temperature designation. It bonds at reduced heat input, making it appropriate for heat-sensitive substrates such as thin synthetics, foam layers, and certain nonwovens. Post-bond flexibility is high.

3.4 Modified EVA Grades

Additive or co-monomer modifications to the base EVA resin can adjust specific performance characteristics such as open time, tack, or compatibility with particular substrate surfaces. Modified grades are used in specialized applications such as solar cell encapsulation and filtration media lamination.

4. EVA Hot Melt Web vs. Other Resin Types

Property EVA (Low Temp) PA (Polyamide) PES (Polyester) TPU (Thermoplastic PU)
Activation Temperature Low (70-110 C) Medium-High (120-160 C) Medium-High (130-160 C) Medium (110-140 C)
Wash Resistance Low to Medium High High High
Flexibility Good Good Medium Excellent
Bond Strength Medium High High High
Heat-Sensitive Substrate Use Suitable Limited Limited Moderate
Material Cost Low Medium-High Medium Medium-High
Typical Application Crafts, packaging, solar encapsulation Garments, footwear, automotive Apparel linings, filtration Sportswear, medical, footwear

5. Application Scenarios

The low activation temperature of EVA hot melt adhesive web makes it applicable in contexts where substrate heat tolerance is a limiting factor, or where energy-efficient processing is a priority:

  • Solar cell encapsulation: EVA film and web are used as encapsulant layers in photovoltaic module assembly. The material bonds protective glass or backsheet layers to the cell assembly under controlled temperature and pressure, providing optical clarity and environmental sealing.
  • Craft accessories and thermal transfer: Low activation temperature allows bonding to heat-sensitive materials including thin synthetic fabrics, foam sheets, and decorative substrates without surface distortion.
  • Clothing and apparel (non-laundering applications): Used as an interlining adhesive in garments where high wash resistance is not required, such as decorative outerwear, accessories, or disposable garments.
  • Packaging and paper bonding: Bonding paper, card, and lightweight nonwoven layers in packaging assembly or stationery products where a clean, solvent-free adhesive is required.
  • Shoe material processing: Adhering lightweight insole liners or decorative fabric panels to shoe components where the low bonding temperature prevents substrate deformation.
  • Filtration media: Laminating low-density filter layers where the open web structure preserves airflow paths and the low processing temperature protects fine fiber media.

6. Processing Guidelines

6.1 Temperature Control

EVA low temperature web must be processed within its specified activation range. Temperatures above the upper limit of the grade may cause excessive resin flow, bleed-through to substrate surfaces, or degradation of the open mesh structure. Temperatures below the lower limit result in incomplete bonding and reduced peel strength. Processing equipment should be calibrated to maintain consistent platen or belt temperature.

6.2 Dwell Time and Pressure

Dwell time is the duration of heat and pressure contact required to achieve full melt and bond formation. For low temperature EVA grades, shorter dwell times may be sufficient compared to higher-temperature resin types. Pressure must be sufficient to ensure uniform contact between the adhesive web and both substrate surfaces across the full bonding area.

6.3 Storage Conditions

EVA hot melt adhesive web should be stored in a cool, dry location away from direct heat and UV exposure. EVA is susceptible to thermal softening at elevated ambient temperatures, which may cause roll deformation or adhesion between layers in storage. Original sealed packaging should be maintained until the material is ready for use.

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is the difference between EVA film and EVA hot melt adhesive web?

A: EVA film is a continuous solid layer that provides full-surface coverage and a sealed interface between substrates. EVA web has an open mesh structure that allows air and moisture transmission through the bonded assembly. Web format is preferred where breathability or reduced adhesive weight is required; film is used where a sealed, barrier-type bond is needed, such as in solar encapsulation layers.

Q: Is EVA low temperature hot melt web suitable for machine-washable garments?

A: EVA resin has limited wash resistance, particularly at elevated wash temperatures. It is generally not recommended for garments subject to repeated laundering at standard wash cycle temperatures. For wash-durable garment bonding, PA or PES grades offer greater resistance to aqueous and thermal stress during washing.

Q: What substrates are compatible with EVA low temperature hot melt web?

A: EVA low temperature web bonds to a range of substrates including woven and nonwoven fabrics, paper, card, lightweight foam, and certain plastics. Its low activation temperature makes it particularly suited to substrates that cannot withstand the higher processing temperatures required by PA or PES adhesives. Substrate compatibility should be verified by bonding trial for each specific application.

Q: Can EVA hot melt adhesive web be repositioned after initial placement before bonding?

A: Prior to heat activation, the web can be repositioned on the substrate surface. Once heat and pressure are applied and the resin melts, the bond begins to form on cooling and repositioning is no longer possible without damaging the substrate or adhesive layer.

Q: What grammage options are available for EVA hot melt adhesive web?

A: Grammage options are confirmed at the order stage with Nantong Feiang. Available grammage ranges depend on the specific EVA grade and production configuration. Lower grammage is used for lightweight or delicate substrate bonding; higher grammage provides a more substantial adhesive layer for coarser or heavier substrate combinations.