Thermoplastic Polyurethane Nonwoven Fabric “Espansione”

Abstract

“Espansione” is a melt-blown nonwoven fabric composed of thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer, which has been developed using original melt-spinning technology. “Espansione” is composed of 100 % thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer continuous fine filaments. With regard to the structure, “Espansione” has a number of physical properties such as high stretchability, elasticity, air permeability, moisture permeability, and easy handling during welding and cutting process.

A hot-melt-type adhesive polyurethane nonwoven fabric, “Espansione FF” which is composed of special thermoplastic polyurethane for hot-melt adhesive applications, has been developed by further improving the technology in the manufacture of “Espansione.” No solvent is used, making it environment-friendly and human-friendly. Because “Espansione FF” uses hot-melt adhesive technology, “Espansione FF” is superior in work efficiency and offers various features such as long-lasting stretchability and air permeability after adhesion. “Espansione FF” has a wide variety of end uses.