Welding is a widely used form of material joining in the technical textile industry. It is used on thermoplastic-coated textiles, i.e., textiles with a polymer coating that melts under heat.
There is a huge variety of thermoplastics. Most used in the technical textile industry for coating include: PU, TPU, TPO, PVC, and other various alloys.
If you work with thermoplastic coated technical textiles in your industry, this guide is for you.
In this guide you’ll learn about:
Welding considerations per application
Overview of the welding process
The production advantages of welding
Materials and factors influencing weldability
The different welding techniques
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