Worthen Extruded Films

Worthen Extruded Films

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OVERVIEW

Worthen Extruded Films produces high-performance thermoplastic films. High-performance polyurethane films are used in various specialty applications that demand superior toughness, flexibility, flame retardancy, weather ability, chemical resistance, and/or adhesive characteristics. Applications range from fabric-to-fabric lamination, hems, waistbands, plackets, stitchless seams, and decorative embellishments. We are innovative and solution-driven for our customers’ unique challenges in a wide range of markets, such as sportswear, outerwear, intimates, fashion, and activewear.

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KEY MARKETS

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Apparel

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Medical

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Textiles

WHY STITCHLESS

Our ‘Stitchless’ adhesives have been specially formulated for bonded applications in lingerie/intimates, sportswear/activewear, athleisure, swimwear, and outerwear. This diverse product portfolio will exceed your requirements including–very soft hand feel, stretch and recovery, modulus, high bond strength. Our technical services include in-depth onsite and offsite technical & application support, staff training & comprehensive lab support (Testing of wash durability, tensile strength, modulus & recovery).

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FEATURED SOLUTION

Worthen Extruded Films has been hard at work innovating new adhesives for the apparel market. LM Stretch 208 is the first of many new #Stitchless products set to hit the market. To learn more about this low melt high recovery product contact a Worthen representative.

MEET THE TEAM

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Tom Kinney
Business Unit Manager
Direct #: 603.821.6308

Sandie Thibodeau
Customer Success Representative
Direct #: 603.821.5950

Greg Haskell
Technical Director
Direct #: 603.821.5983

Charlie Hayden
Applications Engineer
Direct #: 603.891.8945

Industry News

  • What Makes a Good Construction Adhesive? - As reported by Adhesives and Sealants Industry Magazine in their article “What Makes a Good Construction Adhesive?,” there are various things to consider before choosing an adhesive for your next construction project. “They can be used in almost any construction project, big or small, and they strengthen and improve the longevity of common projects like … Continue reading What Makes a Good Construction Adhesive?
  • Nature Inspires New Type of Adhesive - According to Assembly Magazine in their article “Nature Inspires New Type of Adhesive,” there could be new, sustainable adhesives in our future thanks to engineers at Purdue University. “In many cases, their new adhesives held up well, sometimes performing similarly to, or even better than, traditional toxic adhesives such as cyanoacrylate and epoxy,” Assembly Magazine … Continue reading Nature Inspires New Type of Adhesive
  • Paper Converting Adhesives - As reported by Medium in their article “Paper Converting Adhesives,” paper converting is the process of turning paper in one form into another, typically a product, and adhesives play an important role in that process. “Various production processes are involved in making new paper products — one of which is very often glueing. And for … Continue reading Paper Converting Adhesives