Machines
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      Since our first ‘MK-1 Seam Sealing Machine left the factory in 1979, we have been known as one of the global leaders in specialist garment manufacturing machinery. The fact that you can still find our MK-1 Seam Sealer in use today is testament to our products durability and our companies forward thinking approach to quality and precision.
Tapes & Adhesives
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      We manufacture and supply a wide range of high quality seam sealing tapes for customers across the globe. Our seam sealing tapes and adhesives can be found in the production of everything from waterproof jackets to PPE, Swimwear, Tents and other sportwear goods that require waterproofing and moisture transmission control.
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      Our range of machines and seam sealing tapes can be found across the four corners of the globe. With Sales offices across the world, we always ensure that our customers receive the care and attention that they need for their unique requirements.
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- - - Founded in 1973 as a special purpose automated machine manufacturer, we have 50 years of successful innovation and development, manufacturing machines and seam sealing tapes for companies as diverse as BMW, Ford, Levi’s Jeans and Scandvik.
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Application GUIDE

Our application guide shows some of our wide variety of tapes, and their most appropriate uses.

Films

Tape	T3040/50	T3040/90	T3040/120	T3040/200
Composition	Thermoplastic polyurethane film
Recommended Use	Lightweight 2-layer breathable and non-breathable materials. Reduces demarcation. Soft touch.	Light to medium weight breathable PU coated materials. Reduces demarcation.	Medium weight breathable and non-breathable PU coated materials.	Medium to heavy weight breathable and non-breathable PU coated materials.
Thickness (mm)	0.05	0.09	0.12	0.20
Colour	Clear
Glue Line Temp	130-140°C
Wash	40-60°C
Available Width	10mm-750mm	10mm-750mm	6mm-750mm	10mm-750mm
Roll Length	300m	200m	200m	100m
Special Characteristics	Flame retardent when applied to a flame retardent fabric. Non-toxic. STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®

Tape	T5040/80	T5040/100	T5040/120	T5045
Composition	Two layer PU with hot melt adhesive
Recommended Use	Polyurethane breathable and non-breathable coated materials.	Medium weight breathable and non-breathable coated materials.	Heavier weight breathable and non-breathable coated materials.	Polyurethane breathable and non-breathable coated materials.
Thickness (mm)	0.08	0.10	0.12	0.08 \| 0.10
Colour	Clear \| White \| Grey	Clear \| White	Clear	Clear
Glue Line Temp	100-110°C	100-110°C	100-110°C	130-140°C
Wash	40°C
Available Width	10mm-750mm
Roll Length	350m	300m	200m	350m
Special Characteristics	Non-toxic. STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®.

Tape	T1090	T1091	T1092	TD2402
Composition	Polyester base with hot melt adhesive. One-way stretch.	Polyester base with PU coating and hot melt adhesive. One-way stretch.	Polyester base with PU coating and hot melt adhesive. Two-way stretch.	Polyester base with hot melt adhesive. Two-way stretch.
Recommended Use	Taping on non-waterproof materials - underwear, t-shirts, shorts etc. Ideal for sonic seams.	Taping on waterproof materials. Ideal for sonic seams on 2-layer and 3-layer waterproof fabrics.	Exterior taping on sewn seams of non-waterproof materials. Suitable for soft shells. Ideal for sonic seams.	Swimwear and Lycra products as well as other stretch fabrics.
Thickness (mm)	0.46	0.59	0.66	0.60
Colour	Black	Black	Black	Yellow \| Red \| Light Blue \| Navy \| Orange \| Black
Glue Line Temp	100-110°C	100-110°C	100-110°C	120-130°C
Wash	40°C
Available Width	10mm-480mm
Roll Length	50m

Adhesive	T7010	T7070	T7077
Composition	Thermoplastic Polyurethane adhesive	Thermoplastic Polyester/Polyurethane adhesive	Thermoplastic Polyurethane/Polyester adhesive
Recommended Use	Bonding of polyesters, cottons, nylons, wool and coated materials.	Bonding of stretch materials, lycra, nylons, polyesters, coated and uncoated materials.	Bonding of polyesters, cottons, nylons, wool and coated materials.
Carrier	PE film \| Release paper	PE film \| Release paper	Release paper
Thickness (mm)	0.08 \| 0.16	0.04 \| 0.09 \| 0.14	0.025 \| 0.06 \| 0.10
Colour	Clear
Glue Line Temp	90-100°C	105-120°C	110-130°C
Wash	40-60°C
Dry Clean	Good	Good	Excellent
Available Width	10mm-750mm
Roll Length	180m	350m	100m

Tape	T5023	T5025	T5087
Composition	Matte coloured film with hot melt adhesive. Abrasive resistant.	Semi-gloss clear film with hot melt adhesive. Abrasive resistant.	Reflective high visibility tape with hot melt adhesive.
Carrier	Release paper	No carrier	Release paper
Recommended Use	Exterior of garment, abrasion patches, zip gaskets, seam coverage, logos, decorative purposes. Can also be used as a seam tape for polyolefin and non-wovens.	Exterior of garment, abrasion patches, visors, zip gaskets, seam coverage, logos. Can also be used as a seam tape for polyolefin and non-wovens.	Heat bonding to exterior of garment for safety, logos, zip gaskets and decorative purposes. Can be laser cut.
Thickness (mm)	0.10	0.10	0.15
Colour	Clear \| Black \| Charcoal \| White \| Red \| Blue \| & more	Clear	Silver
Melt Range	100-110°C
Wash	40°C
Available Width	10mm-480mm	10mm-480mm	10mm-635mm
Roll Length	100m

Tape	T1025	T1030	T1080	D2273	D2407
Composition	Woven Nylon tricot with PU coating and hot melt adhesive.	Polyamide base with PU coating and hot melt adhesive.	Jersey knit with PU coating and hot melt low viscosity adhesive. Soft touch.	Nylon Tricot knit with PU coating and hot melt adhesive. Soft touch.	Dense weave Cotton (Ventile) fabric with hot melt adhesive. Water repellent.
Recommended Use	3-layer fabrics, neoprene and soft shell materials.	Neoprene and PVC. Meets 2005/53/CE Directive.	3-layer fabrics, neoprene and soft shell materials.	Lightweight 3-layer fabrics.	Ventile and cotton materials.
Thickness (mm)	0.35	0.35	0.54	0.18	0.28
Colour	Black \| Grey \| Cedar \| Navy	Black \| White \| Cedar \| Navy	Black \| Grey \| White	Black \| Grey \| Cedar \| Navy	As per Ventile colour card or customer supplied fabric
Melt Range	110-130°C	110-120°C	110-130°C	110-130°C	120-130°C
Wash	40°C	40°C	40°C	40°C	40-60°C
Available Width	10mm-480mm	10mm-700mm	10mm-480mm	10mm-480mm	10mm-750mm
Roll Length	100m	100-140m	50m	100m	100m

Tape	T5040/100
Composition	Printed single PU layer with hot melt adhesive
Recommended Use	Printed medium weight breathable and non-breathable coated materials.
Thickness (mm)	0.10mm
Colour	White
Melt Range	100-110°C
Wash	40°C
Available Width	10mm-750mm
Roll Length	300m
Special Characteristics	Non Toxic. STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®.