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Gluing other types of fabric to latex

Posted by MarianneM on: Nov 5th 2013 5:14:45 pm

If you use solvent adhesive, can you attach a lace or ribbon trim (any fabric, such as cotton, silk, synthetic, etc.) to the latex seam, between the two pieces of
latex, without compromising the adhesive? What is the best way to secure a different type fabric to latex? Thanks

Response by: Chloe, November 9th 2013 9:47:40 pm

You'll want to use the ammonia based adhesive at MJTrends or liquid latex and paint it on to your lace where you want to adhere it to the latex sheeting.

You may need to apply a couple coats depending on how thick you apply it. Both the ammonia based adhesive and liquid latex will permanently adhere to most woven fabric substrates - cotten, polyester, etc, but not leather or vinyl.

Once your lace has been 'rubberized' you can then adhere it just as you would when gluing latex to latex.

Here are some pics of what other people have accomplished using this method: