Plastic grade, coating, oil, release agent, paper absorption and surface energy can change the interface.
Application-matched water-based adhesive systems
Match the adhesive to your application.
Start with the end use, substrate, process or current failure. Then review a realistic product route and prepare the information needed for sample testing.
Application review TDS / SDS upon request Sample testing before bulk use
Find by application
02 Start with the end product and production use.
Find by substrate or process
03 Start with material, surface treatment and equipment.
Find by bonding problem
04 Start with residue, whitening, lifting, flock loss or poor wet-out.
Find by model
Search a current model or a previous number used by your team.
Industry and process routes
Start with what you are making
These routes connect the application to substrates, process questions, common failures, product options and sample requirements.
Labels, Tapes & Protective Films
Choose between removable, semi-removable and permanent PSA routes by facestock, target surface and dwell time.
Review application route
Platen Printing Positioning
Balance fabric hold, release, transfer, cleaning and repeated production cycles on the actual printing table.
Review application route
Flocking by Substrate
Start with foam, paper, ABS, PVC, metal or automotive interior parts before selecting the flocking adhesive.
Review application route
Printing, Color Boxes & Packaging
Match the adhesive to paper surface, film or varnish, box structure and manual or line gluing process.
Review application route
Textile, Mats, Bags & Shoe Materials
Separate direct coating, anti-slip backing and lamination routes by fabric structure and end-use test.
Review application route
Textile & Fiber Stiffening
Match binder route to fiber construction, pickup, drying, target stiffness, flex recovery and aging checks.
Review application route
Synthetic Leather & PU Surface Coating
Review layer position, formulation compatibility, hand feel, drying, blocking and final resistance tests.
Review application route
PVC / LVT Flooring & Lamination
Review flooring backing, subfloor, open time or the two lamination substrates before selecting a route.
Review application route
Mosaic Mesh Backing
Select by mosaic material, mesh, drying, soaking, wet cutting and polishing requirements.
Review application routeProduct structure
Three business areas, organised for selection
Browse categories with defined application and product information.
Water-Based Adhesive Solutions
Application-matched adhesive routes for labels, flocking, packaging, lamination, flooring, woodworking and specialty assembly.
Functional Coatings & Binders
Water-based coating and binder routes selected around the fabric, surface, coating method, drying window and final test.
Water-Based Resins & Emulsions
Resin and emulsion starting points for coating, surface modification and formulation projects that require technical screening.
Problem-led selection
Start from the failure when the model is unclear
Failure symptoms narrow the route only when they are paired with the substrate, process and test condition.
Residue after removal Protective film and removable PSA Whitening after soaking Mosaic mesh backing Flock loss or abrasion Flocking by substrate Corner rebound or slow grab Packaging and paper converting Edge curling or bubbling PVC / LVT flooring Poor wet-out on PP / PE Low-surface-energy screening Coating cracks or blocks Textile functional coating Delamination after aging Flexible material lamination
Information needed before sampling
Substrate and surface treatment · Application method · Drying or pressing condition · Failure and acceptance test
Why application-led selection matters
The same adhesive can behave differently on another line.
Coat weight, open time, drying, line speed, pressing and rolling affect the final adhesive layer.
Residue, soaking, abrasion, heat, humidity and packing tests answer different questions.
Detailed product pages
Review fit before requesting a model
Each page explains suitable applications, substrates, process notes, common failure modes, comparisons and sample requirements.
233A
233A Water-Based Color Box Adhesive
Water-based adhesive for color boxes, paper converting, rigid boxes, gift boxes and gluing line applications.
Review product fit
FL-5068
FL-5068 Water-Based Removable Film Adhesive
Water-based removable adhesive for protective film, removable labels and temporary positioning where peel growth and residue must be checked under real use conditions.
Review product fit
PA-5308
PA-5308 Paper and Film Label PSA
Water-based acrylic PSA direction for paper labels, PET/BOPP film labels and release-liner constructions, with the final formulation matched after line and material review.
Review product fit 9092
9092 Water-Based Mosaic Mesh Backing Adhesive
Water-based mosaic mesh backing adhesive for bonding ceramic, stone or glass mosaic particles to fiberglass mesh, polyester mesh or paper mesh during factory sheet production.
Review product fit FA-5878
PVC / LVT Flooring Adhesive
Water-based adhesive direction for PVC sheet flooring, PVC tile and LVT / LVP indoor installation where flooring backing, subfloor and installation window must be evaluated together.
Review product fit
Application support
Technical questions before product promises
Final performance depends on the buyer's substrate, process and acceptance method. We use those details to narrow the sample route and document request without making broad claims.
- Application review before model recommendation.
- TDS and SDS support for the selected product route.
- Sample testing with the buyer's material and test method.
Technical resources
Use the article that answers the next selection question
Each guide connects back to the applications and products needed for the next selection step.
How to Choose Water-Based PSA for Film Labels
Film label PSA selection starts from facestock, liner, target surface, coating method and the required balance between holding and removability.
Read technical noteWhy Removable Adhesives Need Dwell-Time Testing
A removable adhesive can look acceptable in a short test and still change after storage, heat exposure or long dwell time on the final surface.
Read technical noteHow to Test Protective Film Adhesive Residue
Protective film residue testing should use the real protected surface, defined dwell time, removal method and visual acceptance standard.
Read technical noteWater-Based Flocking Adhesive Selection by Substrate
Flocking adhesive selection changes when the substrate moves from paper or ABS to flexible PVC, PP, PE, metal or glass.
Read technical noteWhy Metal Flocking Adhesive Fails After Heat Aging
Metal flocking failure after heat aging may come from surface contamination, oxide layer, film thickness, drying condition or the final service environment.
Read technical noteMosaic Backing Adhesive: Why Soaking Test Matters
Mosaic backing adhesive should be checked after soaking because dry sheet stability does not always predict whitening, mesh release or tile fall in wet-area use.
Read technical noteLow Odor vs Low VOC in Flooring Adhesives
Low odor and low VOC are not the same claim. Flooring adhesive discussions should separate sensory odor, available documents and project acceptance requirements.
Read technical noteTextile Coating Emulsion: Fabric, Coating Weight and Drying Window
Textile direct coating performance depends on fabric construction, coating weight, drying condition, additives and the buyer's final test method.
Read technical noteReady to discuss a sample?
Send the substrate, process and current problem.
Prepare a structured request, then continue through the confirmed contact channel with photos, production-part details or test files.