Flocking: what is an unusual feature of the technology

Floc is pleasant to the touch tufted nonwoven. Obtained by its application to the carrier fine villi.

We invented flocking in China, where the work was done manually. Modern technologies allow to automate the process.

You can make the fabric and at home, knowing what are the features of an unusual technique of flocking.

Materials for the production of flock

In the production of material may be any synthetic or natural textile fiber.

As a standard, depending on its use are defined:

1. Polyester. It has a limited resistance to the excesses, but is suitable for use outdoors.
2. Polyamide. It is the most commonly used medium because of the many positive attributes.
3. Viscose. Is homogeneous, has a low resistance to abrasion, it has a low price.
4. Cotton. The least expensive and most soft but not abrasion resistant material.
5. Nylon. It has a high quality, stable.

As the binder, an aqueous acrylic or polyester. This is a high quality adhesive, resistant to washing, dry cleaning.

process technology

The result will have no flaws, if all actions are performed with the utmost care. The work includes the following sequence of actions:

1. Scraping the surface and degreasing.
2. Patterning.
3. The distribution of a thin layer of adhesive.
4. Coating material fibers.
5. Drying.

For the application of pile used mechanical sprayer or applied electrostatic process wherein floc charge in electric fields and carefully partitioned into adhesives.

Advantages coverage

He and looks like a noble velor, soft and pleasant, but at a price inferior to the latter. Velvety material has many advantages:

• it has an inherent high strength, the material is harder to stretch and tear;
• withstands considerable temperature differences;
• distinguished water resistance, take the form of a liquid droplet of mercury balls, and removed easily roll napkin;
• flokovye fabric having a natural base, excellent air permeability;
• does not require special care, it can be washed and scrubbed soapy water sponge, vacuuming, brushing;
• material can be painted in any color, it will be resistant to liquid and ultraviolet rays.

The product of such a coating have respectable and noble appearance. Upholstered furniture is suitable for pet owners as completely will not be visible traces of their claws.

tissue disadvantages

Flock has some weaknesses. The disadvantages include the following specialists:

1. Intolerance means, which include those containing alcohol. They damage the fabric.
2. Viscose and acetate species crumple tissue strongly.
3. Electrified. Flok finishing furniture actively attract dust.

When care is required to consider the type of flock, as each has some distinctive features.

Areas of use

Flock is of two kinds: packaging and decoration. It varies in the base material.

Its scope of application:

• upholstered furniture;
• sewing curtains and curtains;
• production of gift packaging and wrapping items, small items for the home;
• clothing (trousers and skirts), ornaments.

Upholstery for sofas, armchairs and other upholstered furniture is more commonly used polyamide flock. It is easy to paint, it is attractive in appearance and pleasant to the touch. Worth when pressed immediately takes the shape of the human body, but quickly recovers its structure.

Using simple hand flocking unit, it is possible to produce such material on their own. At home, the apparatus having a high capacity, it is desirable not to use.