Pioneered by Fabrite 40 years ago and produced since then, our flame laminated textiles have been unsurpassed. Their superior performance in the marketplace continues to reflect our commitment to leadership.

Flame lamination is a bonding method in which a soft foam is passed over an open flame to create a thin layer of molten polymer. The polymer is used as an adhesive to bond foam, film or fabric to a substrate. Fabric or film can be adhered to one or both sides of the foam in a single pass. Additional passes are optional.

The strength of the bond depends upon the film, fabric and foam selected, and the processing conditions. Some of the variables in the process include gas type, flame height and spread, foam burn-off and nip-pressure. The most commonly used foams are open-cell polyester and polyether urethanes and cross-lined polyethylene.