Wet Acrylic Adhesive

Wet Acrylic Adhesive

Wet Acrylic Adhesive is a high-performance water-based acrylic adhesive designed for wet lamination applications across the printing, packaging and flexible converting industries. Engineered to deliver strong durable bonding, excellent clarity and reliable processing performance, this adhesive is suitable for use with a wide range of wet lamination films including BOPP, PET and specialist finishing films.

Developed for modern wet lamination workflows, this Adhesive provides excellent adhesion to paper, board and packaging substrates whilst supporting efficient high-speed production environments. Commonly used within commercial print, flexible packaging and graphic arts applications, this water-based adhesive combines strong bond strength with cleaner and more environmentally conscious processing.

What is Wet Acrylic Adhesive?

Wet Acrylic Adhesive is a water-based lamination adhesive specifically developed for wet lamination systems where adhesive is applied during the lamination process rather than pre-coated onto the film. Acrylic adhesive systems are widely used in print finishing and packaging applications because they provide excellent clarity, flexibility and reliable bonding performance across multiple substrates.

In wet lamination, the adhesive is typically applied directly onto the film surface using rollers or industrial coating systems before bonding to paper, board, film or packaging materials. This process allows strong adhesion whilst supporting high-speed industrial lamination workflows.

The adhesive system provides durable bonding whilst maintaining excellent optical clarity and flexibility within the finished laminated structure.

Key Features

• Water-based acrylic formulation – Cleaner wet lamination processing with reduced solvent use
• High bond strength – Strong adhesion across paper, board and packaging substrates
• Designed for wet lamination systems – Suitable for industrial lamination workflows
• Excellent clarity and transparency – Maintains print quality and visual appearance
• Flexible adhesive performance – Supports folding, handling and packaging applications
• Compatible with specialist lamination films – Suitable for gloss, matt and speciality finishes
• Food contact safe grades available – Suitable for selected packaging applications
• Crosslinker compatible – Can be combined with F3 Hardener for enhanced performance
• Efficient industrial processing – Suitable for high-speed production environments
• Environmentally conscious formulation – Water-based technology supports reduced VOC processing

Benefits of Wet Acrylic Adhesive

This Adhesive combines strong industrial bonding performance with efficient wet lamination processing:

• Reliable lamination performance – Delivers strong durable adhesion across multiple substrates
• Excellent print appearance – Clear adhesive maintains colour vibrancy and optical clarity
• Suitable for high-speed lamination – Supports efficient industrial production workflows
• Improved packaging durability – Enhances resistance to handling wear and delamination
• Flexible converting compatibility – Suitable for folding cartons and flexible packaging applications
• Supports specialist film finishes – Compatible with gloss, matt, soft touch and antimicrobial films
• Environmentally improved processing – Water-based systems reduce solvent exposure and VOC emissions
• Crosslinker enhancement available – F3 Hardener can improve strength and environmental resistance

Applications

Wet Acrylic Adhesive is widely used in:

• Wet lamination film bonding
• Commercial print finishing
• Flexible packaging production
• Luxury packaging and cartons
• Book covers and brochures
• Labels and speciality packaging
• Graphic arts production
• Industrial converting applications

It is particularly suited to applications where strong adhesion, high-speed processing and excellent print presentation are essential.

Why Choose GIF Products Wet Acrylic Adhesive?

GIF Products Acrylic Adhesive is increasingly used because it:

• Delivers strong reliable industrial bond strength
• Supports high-speed wet lamination production
• Maintains excellent clarity and print quality
• Works with multiple film types and finishes
• Supports environmentally improved processing
• Provides compatibility with crosslinker enhancement
• Combines performance with efficient application workflows

These qualities make this adhesive highly effective for commercial print, flexible packaging and industrial lamination applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is wet acrylic adhesive used for?
Wet acrylic adhesive is used for bonding lamination films to paper, board and packaging substrates during wet lamination processes.

What is the difference between wet lamination and thermal lamination?
Wet lamination uses liquid adhesive applied during production, whilst thermal lamination uses pre-coated heat-activated adhesive on the film.

Is wet acrylic adhesive water based?
Yes, wet acrylic adhesive is a water-based adhesive system designed for industrial wet lamination applications.

Can wet acrylic adhesive be used with BOPP and PET films?
Yes, our adhesives are commonly used with BOPP, PET and speciality wet lamination films.

Can crosslinkers be added to wet acrylic adhesive?
Yes, systems such as F3 Hardener Crosslinker can be added to improve bonding strength and environmental resistance.