Construction Adhesives Support the Diapers and Pads Consumers Prefer
Product Integrity Supports Positive Consumer Sentiment
Strong Designs, Durable Products
The role of construction adhesives varies by product, and some absorbent articles have more than others. In an adult or baby diaper, for example, there may be upwards of a dozen applications for a construction adhesive. Period care articles may have fewer, but they are equally valuable in helping to meet consumer needs. Each can have its own criteria for application and performance.
Typical tasks of construction adhesives include, but are not limited to:
- Bonding materials to prevent shifting
- Holding the acquisition distribution layer (ADL) in place
- Fixing the frontal tape
- Attaching the topsheet to cuff
- Bonding the backsheet nonwoven to the barrier film
- Assuring the end seal bonding
Absorbent hygiene manufacturers generally look for construction adhesives that support the integrity of the finished article during intended use. But the need for choosing the right adhesives doesn’t stop there.
Meeting Today’s Market Challenges
As any manufacturer knows, consumer preferences and the hygiene market are always changing. Corporate social responsibility, new materials, technologies, and regulations … each has its impact. Producers like you are continually updating products and assortments to remain competitive.
Choose a hot-melt construction adhesive specifically designed to meet and exceed your expectations around:
- Lighter basis-weight substrates, which may require lower adhesive add-ons or application temperatures to avoid distortion
- Cotton and other natural fibers, which are not compatible with all bonding methods
- Reduced use of plastics, which may require the ability to adhere bio-based, PLA and other newer materials
- Thinner product profiles that do not negatively impact comfort, help support lower material usage, and enhance discretion (in period care and incontinence products)
- Sustainability goals, such as reducing waste through precise application, lower energy use, and supporting recycling or composting
Our complete product line can help you address these needs and meet the challenges of todays’ absorbent hygiene industry.
Construction Adhesives for Your Lines
Bostik construction adhesives are formulated with your production line needs and those of your consumers in mind. We can recommend adhesives that offer:
- Minimal bleedthrough on application to reduce blocking and support softness
- Effective bonding with thinner substrates, as well as bio-based materials like cotton and other natural fibers
- Flexibility across a range of nozzles and application patterns
- Wide windows for processability and application temperature
- Rapid adaptability to a wide range of substrates
- Minimal nozzle clogging
- Good thermal stability
- Tolerant open time
- Optimized cost in use
- Easy clean-up
- Clean cut-off
We’ll help you choose the right adhesive solutions for your baby care, period care, and adult incontinence products. We can even help you meet your own goals for production, social responsibility, and the bottom line.
We Back You Up as You Move Forward
Industry manufacturers know: Bostik is an expert in absorbent hygiene adhesives. We can help you bring your products to the market successfully, efficiently, and with minimal stress. Rely on our complete line of world-class products, knowledge, and support. Plus, take advantage of our:
- Commitment to corporate social responsibility, with a wealth of knowledge regarding regulations, certifications, and other areas pertaining to sustainability and adhesives
- Over 9,000 invention patents, coupled with continuing innovation, all in service to our customers
- Global perspective, plus local attention to detail that helps you succeed wherever you do business
- Versatile supply chain and partnerships with socially responsible raw material vendors
Build dependable baby care, incontinence, and period care products consumers will choose again. A Bostik construction adhesive is the glue that brings it all together.