Bostik PA 5230 Multi-Purpose Fabric & Apparel Copolyamide Hot Melt

Bostik PA 5230 Adhesive for Versatile Clothing, Apparel, and Fabric Lamination

Bostik PA 5230 is a thermoplastic copolyamide hot melt adhesive designed for multi-purpose clothing, apparel, and fabric bonding. Available in both powder and pellet form, it delivers balanced flow performance with strong resistance to washing, dry cleaning, and steam. Its moderate-to-high melt flow rate supports paste dot, powder dot, and scatter coating processes, making it ideal for fusible interlinings, garment lamination, and textile bonding across various production environments.

Performance Features of Bostik PA 5230 Adhesives

• Multi-Purpose Compatibility: Performs reliably across a wide range of fabrics used in clothing and textile lamination.
• Moderate-to-High Flow Rate: Enables smooth adhesive distribution for detailed bonding or broad-area coverage in garment production.
• Laundering & Dry Cleaning Resistance: Maintains adhesive strength through 140°F (60°C) washing and repeated dry cleaning cycles.
• Steam Forming Tolerance: Delivers stable bonds under steam exposure — ideal for structured garments and pressing applications.
• Balanced Fusing Profile: Activates between 248–284°F (120–140°C) with short dwell times for efficient manufacturing workflows.
• Versatile Application Methods: Supports paste dot, powder dot, and scatter coating using either powder or pellet formats.

Specifications

• Model: PA 5230
• Chemistry: Thermoplastic Copolyamide Adhesive
• Appearance: Off-White Powder or Pellets
• Compatible Substrates: Natural fabrics, synthetic fabrics, polyester films
• Common Applications: Apparel lamination, clothing production, textile bonding, fusible interlinings, structured garments, heat fusing of fabrics
• Melting Point (DSC): 228–246°F (109–119°C)
• Melting Range (Kofler): Onset: 212°F (100°C), Offset: 257°F (125°C)
• Melt Flow Rate: 50 g/10 min @ 320°F (160°C), 190 g/10 min @ 374°F (190°C)
• Viscosity: 210,000 cps @ 320°F (160°C)
• Hardness: Shore D63
• Density: 1.09 g/cm³
• Fusing Temperature: 248–284°F (120–140°C)
• Fusing Pressure: 2–4 N/cm²
• Fusing Time: 10–15 seconds
• Washing Resistance: Up to 140°F (60°C)
• Dry Cleaning Resistance: Excellent
• Steam Resistance: Good
• Storage and Handling: Store in a dry environment below 86°F (30°C)
• Shelf Life: Up to 2 years in original sealed packaging
• Available Particle Sizes:
• Paste Dot: 0–80 µm
• Powder Dot: 80–200 µm
• Scatter Coating: 100–500 µm