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Lamination is the conversion of fabrics to fit a different use or application. Example: Converting an apparel fabric into an upholstery or wallcovering.

Fabrics such as silks or chenilles that are too delicate for upholstery use can benefit from laminating a knit to the back. This process increases the fabric strength, durability and seam integrity. It also minimizes fraying.

Lamination processes can also be used for fabric protection, fire protection, liquid protection and saving time and money in sewing and upholstering.

Lamination processes include: Water Base Adhesives, Hot Melt Adhesives, Dry Web Adhesives, Plastisol Adhesives and Flame Bonding.

 

TYPES of LAMINATION

 

KNIT BACKING
This process of lamination has many attributes while maintaining the hand (softness) of fine fabrics:

  1. Enhances the appearance of upholstered furniture.
  2. Provides seam strength to chenilles and loosely woven fabrics.
  3. Increases the strength and durability of silks and other lightweight fabrics.
  4. Prevents fraying.

MATTE VINYL
(Dull) Lamination is commonly used for the protection of upholstered seat and booth cushions and backs.  Table covers, headboards, shower curtains, and more. Additives to the vinyl include:  Fire Retardancy, UV Inhibitors, Cold Crack Inhibitors, Anti-mildew, and Anti-fungal.

 

POLISH VINYL
(Wet look)  Lamination is commonly used for Table covers and Shower curtains but can be used for much more.

 

FABRIC TO FABRIC
Typically for processes other than upholstery, but can be.  This process will greatly increase a fabrics durability while intending to increase the hand or stiffness.

 

ACRYLIC BACKING
Dual purpose
    A)  An alternative to paper backing used in wall covering applications.  Consult with your wall covering contractor to determine which process to consider.  Acrylic back or Paper back.

    B)  Used for upholstery fabrics to prevent fraying and to keep fabric from slipping over the foam.

 

PAPER BACKING
Laminating a latex saturated paper to the back of your decorative fabric to be used for wall covering applications.

 

FIRE BARRIER BACKING
Helps your furniture meet California Technical Bulletin 133 (TB133).  Lamination of this product to your upholstery fabrics saves you time and money during your upholstery process.

 

MOISTURE BARRIER
Used in hospitals, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and other applications when requiring the protection of bodily and other fluids from saturating your seating foam.

 

FIRE RETARDANCY
Fabric treatment to comply with state and federal fire codes.

 

SOIL RESISTENCE
Fluorocarbon treatment to your fabric to prevent staining.

 

BLACKOUT BACKING
Most commonly used to back window covering and shade fabric. Used to block out ultraviolet rays.  Can be laminated to your fabric to create window shades.

 

URETHANE LAMINATION
Clear stretchable film.  This process will allow stretchable fabrics maintain its stretch ability.

 

FOAM BACKING
Laminating foam to the back of fabric.  Commonly used for padding, sound attenuation, acoustics and quilting.

 

CANVAS BACKING
Used to increase the durability of almost any fabric.

 

CUSTOM LAMINATION: OTHER SERVICES
Die Cutting, Sheeting, Slitting, and Re-rolling.