FABRIC LAMINATION CAPABILITIES

World-Class, High-Performance Fabric Lamination

Advanced Textile Lamination Technologies

We apply our expertise in textiles, fibers, foams, films, coating, laminating, and surface treatments to develop custom engineered, high-performance flexible materials to help solve hard problems

Shawmut makes materials that perform in some of the toughest applications in some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our applications experience across industries has taught us how to understand the performance challenges and design a material that will excel in the application. 

From moldability, durability and controlled porosity, to viral barriers, flame protection, extreme wash durability and recyclability, Shawmut has years of experience in laminating flexible materials.

Advanced Fabric Lamination Challenges We Solve

Shawmut Corporation is one of the leading technical fabric lamination providers in the U.S. and globally. Our advanced textile lamination technologies help us to produce high-quality, durable fabric laminates that meet the specific needs of our clients.

Automotive
  • Controlled elongation and barrier performance for molding applications
  • Lightfastness, water repellency, and flame-retardant performance
  • Extreme temperature cycling
  • Precision color matching
  • Recyclability
  • Extreme pressure, heat, shear and pull
  • Durable soil release properties
Medical
  • Durability for orthopedic use
  • Wicking and low-shear properties for continuous skin contact
  • High-cycle performance for inflatables
  • Controlled breathability and/or moisture vapor transfer
  • Blood and blood-borne pathogen protection per ASTM requirements 
  • Durable protective properties through the rigors of numerous industrial launderings, autoclaving, and critical end-use applications
  • Drapability for comfort and appearance
Performance
  • Moisture and UV barrier
  • Controlled breathability and/or moisture vapor transfer
  • Elasticity and comfort stretch
  • Durable protective properties through the rigors of numerous launderings and critical end-use applications
  • Drapability for comfort and appearance
  • Precision color matching
  • Recyclability
Protection
  • Extreme fire protection, lamination must survive extreme heat
  • Durable waterproof, breathable technical fabric lamination
  • Chemical resistance 
  • Thermal insulation
  • Radar dispersion
  • Durable protective properties through the rigors of numerous launderings and critical end-use applications
  • Drapability for comfort and appearance
  • Precision color matching

Fabric Lamination Capabilities

Fabric Lamination Featured Solutions

Explore these advanced process technologies that shape our multi-composite products.

Flame Lamination

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Hot Melt Rotogravure Lamination

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Thermoplastic Adhesive Lamination

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Water-Based Adhesive Lamination

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Textile Lamination Applications

Automotive Interiors
Shawmut is the premier provider of engineered materials solutions and flexible multi-layer materials for automotive interiors.

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Medical Devices
We excel at soft composites used against the skin in a wide variety of orthopedic bracing.

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Military and Defense
Exacting performance and durability with engineered composite fabrics and materials.

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CBRN Protection
Unlock the key to high-performing CBRN fabrics with Shawmut engineering.

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Marine
Our advanced lamination technologies help us to produce durable laminates that meet the specific needs of the marine industry.

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Performance Footwear
Our technical composite fabrics cover a wide range of performance and protection.

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Aerospace
Aerospace applications require performance at the edge of the envelope.

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FR Fabrics
Shawmut excels in producing advanced protective fabric composites for FR and arc applications.

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