Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs)

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Afera, the European Adhesive Tape Association, has released a new guidance document, "Sustainable use of Adhesive Tapes," as part of the work undertaken by the Advocacy Workstream of Afera’s Flagship Sustainability Project.

Hot-melt adhesives from the artimeltlowtrauma series offer optimum adhesion, but can then be removed painlessly without damaging the skin.

A three-day program, featuring 15 seminars and three expert panel discussions, offered a unique and transformative journey into the world of commodity and specialty tapes. 

Avery Dennison Medical has launched an upgraded SilFoam Lite, featuring MDR certification, improved performance and sustainability advancements. 

The sale is aligned with Berry’s strategy to transition its portfolio toward consumer-focused end markets. 

The alliance aims to enhance YinzCam’s focus on team sports globally through Embelex, Avery Dennison's portfolio of solutions for on-garment branding.

Adhesive tapes used in the renewable energy market are increasing in demand, driven by factors such as technical advances and regulatory support.  

A new study from Transparency Market Research predicts the global pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) market will experience a compound annual growth rate of 5.2% from 2022 to 2031.

As the packaging industry works to address today’s challenges, adhesive manufacturers create products that make recycling simpler and more effective.

To tackle the need for sustainable materials and the changing electronics industry, solventless silicone PSAs present a promising alternative to traditional solvent-based silicone PSAs.