Coated Fabrics Are Highly Gaining Adoption across Packaging Industries

 

Coated fabrics are mostly used across boat industry applications but can be used anywhere fabric is needed for a protective finish or to provide a certain look or feel. It can resist wind loads, impact, stains, moisture, and heat. The coating itself also adds a layer of protection to the fabric. Because of this, these materials are able to perform better in certain conditions, which can save businesses money by preventing breakdowns, costly repairs, and wasted time and money.

There are several different types of coatings available, they are most often made from either polyester or nylon fibers. Polyester is more durable than nylon and in general produces a stiffer, longer wearing product. Nylon is less durable but can be applied with a pliable finish. With the application of a coating, the fabric can be made to be more durable and resistant to abrasion and wear.

These fabrics are majorly used when certain specific performance features are needed, including waterproofing, durability, or a conventional leather look. When these features are needed, the coating is applied over the fabric and then protected with a protective sheet. There are now fabrics that are coated with both rubber and plastic materials. This provides a combination of advantages. It improves wear-ability, while simultaneously providing extra protection. Coated fabrics are widely used in food packaging to protect the natural fibers from exposure to chemicals during processing.

A major benefit of coated fabrics is that they can be customized or adapted to suit particular applications, meaning that they can form a key part of the fabric of choice for certain industries such as food packaging. Plasticizers like PVC and PABA are used as the standard lubricants in coated fabrics

Recently, Archroma has launched a water-based textile coating binder, Appretan® NTR, based on renewable natural resources.