AboutAdam Paige Expertise I can answer questions about adhesive coating, laminating, slitting. I am an expert on adhesives and substrates for adhesive coatings, including release coatings. permanent vs. removable adhesives. I have 30 year expertise in Converting, and am happy to give advise on new product development or specifing specific additives to adhesive formulations.
Question QUESTION: I am looking for a fabric coated with something that can be colored on with crayons and then be wiped off with a cloth. Something like a whiteboard only made of fabric. It has to be mildew resistant and FDA approved. Can you point me in the right direction? Thanks.
ANSWER: Christy,
You will want to find a suitable substrate (fabric) that can get wet without "bleeding". The ideal coating will be a paint that is washable-Solvent systems will "last longer" than water based-although the acrylics today are fantastic. Try any major paint provider for a washable paint and then find your self someone who does "contract coating" or on a small scale you can "paint " the paint onto the fabric with a roller brush or squeegee : )
Hope this helps-if not write me back and i'll work on this even harder : )
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QUESTION: Do you have an suggestions for types of fabric that will not "bleed"? Also does the paint have to be specifically made for fabric and will the fabric still be flexible? Thanks for your help.
Answer Christy,
The tighter the weave the less chance of bleed-through -or if you use a plastic that is embossed it may look and act like faberic-but wont breathe (seems a moot pointe as after you paint the fabric it also will be unbreathable....
RE: (Paint) and no you will have to contact the paint manufacturer for suggestions -I would recommend something with a little rubber in it : )
