Laminating and bonding
Laminated fabrics
Bonding layers of material together to improve strength. fabrics are formed when two or more fabric layers are stuck together, usually with an adhesive (glue). If the fabrics are made from synthetic yarns (thermoplastic) they can be joined together using heat, melting the fabrics together, eg neoprene used for wetsuits.
Other examples include Gore-Tex, Permatex and Sympatex, all of which utilise the process of laminating to reinforce and stiffen the fabric.
Bonded fabrics
Bonded fabrics, sometimes called non-woven fabrics, are made from Single, hair-like strands that derive from either natural or synthetic sources., not Short threads spun to form one long thread.. This makes them much weaker and prone to tearing, but they don’t stretch or fray. They are generally used for products that are disposable, for example, wet wipes, J cloths and surgical gowns.
In To attach one material to another with adhesive. the fibres are laid in a random pattern and are held together by adhesive (glue), or heated if made from synthetic fibres. Stitching the fibres together can increase the stability and strength of the fabric but is less common. Used to add stiffness to a fabric., used to support and stiffen parts of clothing, is an example of a bonded fabric.