Hot Melt Adhesive Solutions
EVA-Based
Hot Melt Adhesive Film
Superior bonding strength, premium hand feel, and structural stiffness — activated at just 80°C. Engineered for leather goods, footwear, and textile bonding applications.
80°C
Processing Temp
High
Bond Strength
Custom
Open Time & Tack
EVA
Base Chemistry
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Product
Strong bond,
premium feel
Our EVA-Based Hot Melt Adhesive Film is a high-performance bonding solution engineered to deliver superior strength, enhanced stiffness, and excellent hand feel — with a low processing temperature of just 80°C.
Ideal for the leather goods industry and footwear manufacturing, this film bonds two substrates with a clean, reliable interface that doesn't compromise flexibility or tactile quality. It's widely trusted for handbags, wallets, shoes, belts, and textile applications — and can be fully customised for open time and tackiness to match your production process.
Processing Temp
80°C
Low energy activation
Bond Performance
Strong
Leather, textile, composites
Hand Feel
Premium
Soft, smooth, tactile
Open Time
Custom
Adjustable per process
Substrates
Multi
Leather · Fabric · Plastic
80°C
Activation Temperature
Bond Strength
Durable · Reliable · High Peel
Stiffness
Structural firmness without rigidity
Flexibility
Remains flexible after bonding
Key Features
Why manufacturers
choose EVA film
The EVA-Based Hot Melt Adhesive Film is engineered around the specific demands of leather goods and footwear manufacturing — where bond strength, stiffness, and the tactile quality of the finished product are all equally critical.
Strong Bonding Performance
Delivers a durable, reliable bond between substrates with excellent adhesion across leather, textiles, plastics, and composites — maintaining bond integrity under stress and flexion.
Low Processing Temperature
Requires only 80°C for activation — significantly lower than standard hot melt adhesives. Reduces energy consumption and prevents thermal damage to delicate leather and fabric substrates.
Enhanced Stiffness & Structure
The film provides structural stiffness to the bonded assembly — essential for leather goods like bag bases, shoe counters, and wallet interiors that require form without sacrificing flexibility.
Excellent Hand Feel
Ensures a premium, soft, and smooth tactile surface — especially important for consumer-facing leather products like handbags, wallets, and footwear where touch quality drives purchase decisions.
Adjustable Open Time & Tackiness
We customise the open time and tack level of the adhesive to match your production process — giving operators more control during manual or automated application without pre-mature bonding.
Versatile for Multiple Substrates
Trusted by manufacturers across the leather goods industry for bonding leather to a wide variety of substrates — fabric, foam, non-woven, plastic board, and more — in a single production step.
Application Guide
How to apply the film
01
Prepare Your Substrates
Ensure both surfaces are clean, dry, and free from dust, oil, or release agents. For smooth leather or plastics, a light surface abrasion improves adhesion. No primer required for most standard substrate pairs.
02
Position the Film
Place the EVA film between the two substrates to be bonded. Cut to the required size or shape in advance. Ensure even coverage across the bonding area — no overlap or gaps that would create weak zones.
03
Apply Heat & Pressure
Set the heat press or fusing machine to 80°C with sufficient pressure for full contact. Dwell time varies by thickness and substrate — Precollee will advise specific settings for your material combination. Compatible with flat-bed presses, rollers, and hand irons.
04
Cool & Test
Allow the assembly to cool to room temperature before handling or stressing the bond line. Carry out a preliminary peel test to confirm settings. Bond strength increases as the EVA fully crystallises over the first few hours after bonding.
Process Parameters
Activation Temp
80°C
Bond Type
Heat + Pressure
Open Time
Customisable
Compatible Machines
Flat-bed · Roller · Iron
Applications
Trusted across
three industries
The EVA Hot Melt Adhesive Film was originally developed for the leather goods and footwear industries — where it remains the adhesive of choice. Its flexibility and customisable chemistry have since extended its use into textile bonding and fashion accessories.
Leather Goods Industry
Handbags, wallets, belts, small leather goods — bonding leather panels to foam, board, and fabric linings with premium hand feel and structural integrity.
Footwear Manufacturing
Attaching leather to soles, linings, and uppers in sports and dress shoe production.
Textile & Fabric
Flexible bonding between fabrics and various substrates for apparel, interlining, and fashion accessories.
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Luggage & Travel Goods
Structural panel bonding in hard-shell and soft-sided luggage for durability across repeated use cycles.
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Fashion Accessories
Belts, card holders, key fobs — wherever a clean, stiff bond with premium surface quality is required.
Composite Panels
Bonding leather or textile surfaces to rigid substrates such as plastic board, fibreboard, and foam cores.
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FAQ
Common questions answered
Why is 80°C significant for leather bonding?
Most leather and synthetic leather surfaces are heat-sensitive — prolonged exposure above 90–100°C can cause discolouration, shrinkage, or texture damage. Our EVA film activates fully at 80°C, giving a strong and complete bond without any risk of thermal damage to the substrate surface or finish.
Can the open time be extended for larger assemblies?
Yes. We can customise the open time of the adhesive to give operators more working time before the bond sets. This is particularly useful for large panel assemblies or manual operations where precise positioning is required after film activation.
How does EVA compare to TPU hot melt film?
EVA hot melt film offers greater stiffness and is preferred when structural firmness is required in the final product — such as bag bases, wallet stiffeners, and shoe counters. TPU hot melt film offers superior elasticity and wash resistance, making it better suited for garments, seamless underwear, and stretch fabric applications.
Is the film compatible with synthetic leather (PU leather)?
Yes. Our EVA film bonds well to both genuine leather and polyurethane synthetic leather. We recommend a sample test on your specific PU leather grade to confirm adhesion and visual appearance, as surface treatments and release coatings on synthetic leather can vary widely between suppliers.
What widths and formats are available?
The film is available in roll format, slit to your required width. Custom lengths and sheet formats can be arranged for lower-volume or prototyping applications. Contact us with your required dimensions and we will confirm availability and lead time.
Bond leather
the right way
Custom open time, adjustable tack, and multiple substrate compatibility — all in a single low-temperature film. Request a sample to test on your specific leather or fabric before committing to production.
Custom Open Time
Low Temp Process
Multi-Substrate
Make in India
Premnath +91 90808 72036
Hariharan +91 83444 56565
ragothaman@precollee.com
Hariharan +91 83444 56565
ragothaman@precollee.com