Plastic Flocking Adhesive

Plastic flocking adhesive selection depends on plastic type, surface energy, release agents, plasticizer migration, pretreatment and abrasion target.

Application illustration comparing bare ABS housings with short-flocked rigid plastic housings

Application requirements

What the adhesive route needs to handle

Plastic identificationSurface energy and contamination checkPretreatment reviewAging and abrasion confirmation

Common substrates

ABSRigid PVCFlexible PVCPPPETPOPC/ABS

Common failure problems

  • Poor adhesion on PP or PE
  • Plasticizer migration on flexible PVC
  • Flock loss after rubbing
  • Uneven density or exposed base

Selection logic

Start with the use case, then narrow the route by substrate, process window and failure mode.

ABS vs PVC vs PP/PE routeMold release and oil residuePrimer, flame, corona or plasma requirementAging target

Recommended product routes

  • ABS / rigid plastic flocking route
  • PVC plastic flocking route
  • PP / PE low-surface-energy support route

Sample request checklist

  • Plastic type and grade
  • Surface treatment or primer
  • Flock fiber
  • Application method
  • Current adhesion failure

Testing suggestions

Use molded production parts

Check cleaning and activation method

Run abrasion, heat aging and humidity aging when durability matters

Recommended models

Related technical resources

Request a sample for this application

Send us your substrate, coating method and current bonding problem. We will suggest a sample route before sending detailed TDS.

Information to include

  • Plastic type and grade
  • Surface treatment or primer
  • Flock fiber
  • Application method
  • Current adhesion failure