COATING & LAMINATES DIVISION

PIONEERING COATING TECHNIQUES AND LAMINATING PROCESSES

INDUSTRY LEADING PROCESSES

We have been pioneering innovative design techniques and unique manufacturing processes to offer an extensive line of coated and laminated products. From woven to non-woven fabrics and paper to virtually any type of man-made fiber, we are tirelessly spearheading the best technology for the best solutions.

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CAPABILITIES

Our unparalleled coating and laminating processes lend the ability to hot melt extrusion coating and laminates to a wide variety of substrates. By using state-of-the-art widths, resins, weights and additives, we help our partners build performance enhanced fabric for virtually any application.

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AUTOMOTIVE

Our state-of-the-art coating and laminating processes provide high-quality, versatile fabrics to the automotive industry. With the unique ability to construct numerous widths, resins, weights and additives, we are able to reinforce automotive carpets and materials with long lasting sound abatement and performance boosting qualities.

• Interior molded carpet laminates
• Molding process aids
• Reinforced composite laminates
• Coated floor carpet
• Wheel well liners
• Covergard brand robotic covers

MEDICAL

We are meticulous about meeting ASTM standards in order that no industry or customer specification is overlooked. By offering coating and laminating services for barriers, drapes and gowns, we help equip the medical industry with the best products to properly serve their customers.

• Disposable medical gowns
• Back table covers
• Surgical drapes
• Medical absorbents

CONSTRUCTION

Extend the functionality and performance of construction equipment with our innovative coating and laminating techniques. By utilizing state-of-the-art processes, we assemble construction materials that boast advanced durability and dependability.

MILITARY

Our premium coating and laminating services offer critical qualities like durability and weather resistance to military equipment and materials. Because we offer advanced width and weight processes, we are confident in our ability to increase the functionality and performance of any military fabric.

• Potable water tank fabric
• Bermliner fabric
• Hazmat barrier laminates
• Reinforced scrim laminates

ABSORBANTS & CONTAINMENTS

Create longer lasting lifespans and enhanced aesthetics in absorbent and containment materials with our coating and laminating processes. From rugs, track mats, shipping and equipment covers and more, we provide the skills necessary to build unmatched products.

• Industrial absorbent rugs
• Absorbent track mats
• Paint drop cloth materials
• Fracking Liner fabric

MARINE

From the bow of the boat to the tip of the platform, we provide cutting-edge coating and laminating services to reinforce quality, durability and beauty in marine materials.
With our progressive capability to add new structure to multiple types of substrates, we can create sound abatement and enhance floorings, coverings and more.

• Transport cover fabric
• Reinforcement fabric
• Coated cushion fabric

INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING

With our proficient coating and laminating processes, we render the ability to add strength and insulation to your packages, ultimately protecting it from outdoor elements and preserving its quality.

• Metal transport wraps
• Transport coverstock
• Coated bulk bag materials
• Specialty shipping covers

FABRICS

Our exhaustive line of fabrics can be coated and laminated with flexible widths and weights to shield against harsh elements and protect the integrity and quality of the material. With these capabilities, we help produce fabric with longer lifespans and enhanced performance and aesthetics.

CIPP

Also known as Cure in Place Piping, CIPP is a mechanism used in sewer and water line applications, that allows piping to be cured from the inside out. It is less costly than taking all the pipes out one by one, so repair time goes from weeks to a ½ day or a couple days at most.

SPECIALTY LAMINATES

• Foam to paper laminates
• Foam to film laminates
• Spunbond to needlepunch laminates
• Spunbond to metalized film laminates
• Carpet to needlepunch laminates
• Carpet to spunbond laminates
• Many other combinations

COATING

COATING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Process capabilities

• Hot melt extrusion coating to a wide variety of substrates
• Slitting (both in-line with the coating process and off-line)
• Sheeting
• Customized labeling and packaging

Coating width capability

36”- 106” depending upon resin type and thickness

Resins used

LDPE
LLDPE
HDPE
PP
COPP
EMA
EVA
PET
TPU
TPE
Food and Medical Grade Resins
NSF Approved Resins
Custom Blends
Engineered Resins

*We do not extrude PVC or Nylon.

ADDITIVES USED

Pigments
Fire Retardants
UV inhibitors
Antistats
Antimicrobials

*Can be added from 1% - 50%

COATING WEIGHTS

.6 Mil to 25 Mils in a single pass, depending upon width and resin. Heavier coating weights can be applied utilizing multiple passes.

LAMINATES

We can laminate various substrates together utilizing our extruded resin as the tie layer. Base material weight can range from .5 oz to 30 oz / sy.

Needlefelt
Spunbonds
Foams
Paper
LDPE
LLDPE
PET
PP Films
Metalized film
Foil
Wovens
Knits
Laid Scrims

SLITTING / REWINDING

Off-line slitting capability allows us to slit and batch rolls in widths from 106” down to 6” and into rolls as small as 15 lyds.

Our narrow slitting equipment is capable of slitting rolls into cuts as narrow as ½”. This type of slitting is typically used in tapes and binding applications.

SHEETING

We can sheet products as wide as 90” into sheets of 18” – 150” in length. Sheets can be cut and packaged individually as needed with custom labels and literature.

CUSTOM PACKAGING

We can provide small size sheets and rolls that are custom packaged to your specifications.

INDUSTRY LEADING WIDTHS

Now with width capabilities up to 106 inches/269.24 cm, Twitchell Technical Products can handle your fabric, packaging, or industrial products with ease. From medical to military to automotive markets, our coated products division works with an array of clients and has become a leader in quality, flexibility, and customer service.