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Electrostatic flocking technology boasts a long history, with its origins tracing back to 1000 BC in China. In early times, short fibers were adhered to substrates manually or through gravity sedimentation, but this method suffered from issues of disordered fiber orientation. In modern times, electric fields have been applied to electrostatic flocking, enabling precise control over the process.
Electrostatic flocking is a production process that utilizes the physical principle of "like charges repel, opposite charges attract." By establishing a strong electric field through a high-voltage power supply, it drives negatively charged flock fibers to adhere uniformly onto an adhesive-coated substrate. This technique offers advantages such as simple processing, low cost, and unique decorative effects (e.g., velvety or embroidered textures), making it widely applicable in artistic decoration, automotive interiors, packaging, handicrafts, home textiles, and other fields. The core process involves multiple physical mechanisms, including fiber charging, electric field interaction, and adhesive curing, positioning it as a key technology in surface treatment and decorative applications.
David Capdevila
Michael Wagner
Alberto Sadun AIGLE MACCHINE SRL
Dr.-Ing. Martin Strangfeld Title: „Dynamic Material and Squeak Behavior of Elastomeric Vehicle Seals“ Research focus: Friction and wear of elastic polymers and leather, especially stick-slip phenomena with the aim of developing and evaluating test methods and analyzing the relevant influencing variables
Beatrice Casati CASATI FLOCK SRL
Florent Cottin Domo Chemicals
In the flocking process, as the core raw material, the quality and characteristics of flock fibers play a decisive role in the appearance, texture, durability, and other aspects of flocked products. With the widespread application of flocking technology in various fields such as apparel, home textiles, crafts, and automotive interiors, understanding and selecting the appropriate flock fibers have become increasingly important.
Electrostatic flocking technology boasts a long history, with its origins tracing back to 1000 BC in China. In early times, short fibers were adhered to substrates manually or through gravity sedimentation, but this method suffered from issues of disordered fiber orientation. In modern times, electric fields have been applied to electrostatic flocking, enabling precise control over the process.
Flocking adhesive is an indispensable key material in the flocking process, and its performance directly affects the quality and effect of flocked products. With the widespread application of flocking technology in various fields such as apparel, home textiles, crafts, and automotive interiors, the performance requirements for flocking adhesives have become increasingly stringent.
Electrostatic flocking is a production process that utilizes the physical principle of "like charges repel, opposite charges attract." By establishing a strong electric field through a high-voltage power supply, it drives negatively charged flock fibers to adhere uniformly onto an adhesive-coated substrate. This technique offers advantages such as simple processing, low cost, and unique decorative effects (e.g., velvety or embroidered textures), making it widely applicable in artistic decoration, automotive interiors, packaging, handicrafts, home textiles, and other fields. The core process involves multiple physical mechanisms, including fiber charging, electric field interaction, and adhesive curing, positioning it as a key technology in surface treatment and decorative applications.
