Coating
Coating is the application of a suitable synthetic or natural polymer on the substrate to add or improve the function of the material by giving it specific properties.
Polymers used for coating:
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
- Polyurethane (PU)
- Acrylic
- Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA)
- Styrene butadiene rubber(SBR)
- Natural rubber
- Silicone
- Polyolefins
- Polypropylene
A coated fabric
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Coating process:
Coating methods:
Direct coating
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Indirect coating
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Applications: Sporting, protective cloths; Leather cloth; Shower curtains; Conveyor belts; Floor and wall covering etc.
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This resource was developed as part of an Erasmus+ project, funded with support from the European Commission under grant agreement 2016-1-SE01-KA203-22064.
The project was a collaboration between:
- The University of Borås, Sweden
- The University of the Highlands and Islands, Scotland
- The University of Alcalá, Spain
- Digital Connections, Scotland
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