Silicone flock adhesive for textiles
With a silicone flock adhesive you create a velvety flock print on textiles. You print a silicone adhesive layer, apply flock fibres into it and cure everything. The result is a soft, slightly raised print with the elasticity and wash resistance of silicone.
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What is flock with silicone?
Flock consists of short fibres, usually polyamide or polyester, that are set upright in an adhesive layer. Traditionally this is done with water based or plastisol adhesives. A silicone flock adhesive stays elastic after curing, withstands higher temperatures and stretches better with stretch fabrics and sportswear.
Silicone flock adhesive is used for direct flock on the garment and as the adhesive layer in flock transfers.
- →Screen print the silicone flock adhesive onto the textile or onto a transfer carrier.
- →Apply the flock fibres immediately, preferably electrostatically, so they stand upright in the adhesive.
- →Cure the adhesive in the oven or drying tunnel according to the TDS.
- →Vacuum or brush off loose fibres after curing.
Suitable products
| Brand | Product | Properties according to manufacturer | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT | ALPATEC 30340 A/B | Flock adhesive, mixing ratio 50:50, pot life 6 hours at 35 °C | On request |
| CHT | COLORMATCH SI | Silicone colours to match the adhesive layer to the flock colour, dosage 1 to 20 % | On request |
| CHT | ALPATRANS BOND + TUBASSIST ELASTOMELT SI | Silicone adhesive and hot melt powder, for combining flock with a silicone transfer | On request |
| Nanotech | CSILMENT colour pastes | Silicone based colour pastes to colour the adhesive layer. Test the cure in combination with the chosen adhesive | On request |
Benefits of silicone flock adhesive
- ✓Elastic: the flock print does not crack when stretched or worn.
- ✓Wash resistant: the fibres stay firmly anchored in the cured silicone.
- ✓Temperature resistant: the adhesive does not soften in heat and stays flexible in the cold.
- ✓Long pot life: with approx. 6 hours at 35 °C you can work calmly through a production run.
Tips for the best results
- ✓Match the adhesive layer thickness to the fibre length so the fibres anchor well without sinking in.
- ✓Apply the flock while the adhesive is still wet and do not flash in between.
- ✓Colour the adhesive to match the flock so small open spots do not show.
- ✓Keep tin, sulphur and amines away from screens, squeegees and flocking equipment.
- ✓Test adhesion, abrasion and wash resistance after a full cure on your own fabric.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use standard silicone ink as a flock adhesive?
We advise against it. A flock adhesive has a viscosity and tack designed to keep the fibres upright. With a standard print paste the fibres often sink in or bond poorly.
Which flock fibres should I use?
Polyamide and polyester flock are the most common. The choice depends on the desired hand feel, colour and wash resistance. Test the combination of fibre and adhesive in advance.
Is silicone flock suitable for sportswear?
Yes, that is exactly where the elasticity of silicone pays off. Do test abrasion resistance in high friction areas.
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Tell us which textile you flock, which fibre you use and how much adhesive you need per year. Email info@siliconesandmore.com.
Product information is based on the manufacturers' technical data sheets, brochures and websites (as of September 2026). Values are typical values and not a specification. Always consult the current TDS and test on your own textile and process. ALPATEC, ALPAPRINT and ALPATRANS are trademarks of CHT, SILME and CSILMENT are trademarks of Nano Tech Chemical Brothers.