Holt Melt Adhesives: Eco-friendly Approach to Adhesive Technologies

Hot melt adhesive, also called hot glue, is a combination of thermoplastic polymers and is generally sold as sticks of various diameters. These adhesives are typically applied on the material surface in a liquid state and are easy to clean with minimal toxicity. Hot melt adhesives predominantly find application in the packaging industry due to their extensive strength and stability, low processing costs, and excellent durability. They have a long shelf life, and their disposal requires no special precautions. Holt melt adhesives also have an advantage over solvent-based adhesives as they do not require drying or curing. 

Hot melt adhesives are primarily made of one base material with numerous additives such as resin. The adhesives are typically transparent or translucent and are also available in pigmented versions and glittery sparkles. Crosslinking of polymers in the hot melt adhesives confers high bond strength to the sticks. Moreover, their resistance to water and solvents plays a significant role in their application in textile industries. Hot melt adhesives are available in various forms and find applications in numerous industry verticals. Besides hot glue sticks, they are also available in granular or powder glue blocks for bulk melt processors. Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate, Rubber, and Polyolefin hot melts are the most commonly used hot melt adhesives in the packaging and non-woven product industry.

The rising demand for resilient packaging and non-woven products is primarily driving the growth of the market. With a growing trend of DIY projects, there is increased consumer demand for hot glue sticks, which is, in turn, propelling the growth of the industry. With the advent of state-of-the-art machinery and equipment, the leading manufacturers have developed innovative and high-quality thermoplastics that are eco-friendly. The hot melt adhesives offer a viable alternative for sealing and packaging, driving their growth in the food and beverage industry. Additionally, rapid industrialization and bulk availability of raw materials are expected to drive market growth. 

Some of the prominent players in the hot melt adhesives market are 3M, Exxon Mobil, Toyobo, DowDuPont, H.B. Fuller, Jowat SE, Arkema, Dow Corning, Daubert Chemical, Helmitin Adhesives, Beardow Adams, Sika AG, Ashland, Avery Dennison Corporation, Tex Year Industries, and AkzoNobel, among others. 3M, the leading manufacturer of adhesives and advanced materials, offers high-performance hot melt adhesives applicable in various industries such as packaging, automotive, and furniture. In 2019, Germany-based Jowat SE introduced PUR technology to produce HMA’s with long-term resistance, high heat resistance, and excellent bond strength. 

The pandemic hit the hot melt adhesives market significantly as the government-imposed lockdowns disrupted the global supply chain. However, the market is poised to recover in the coming months as increasing demands in the packaging industry, industrial production, non-woven industry, and a sudden demand for packaged food and beverage products have been observed worldwide. 

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