Hotmelt is a thermoplastic adhesive, also called hot melt adhesive, hot glue, hot glue or (in Switzerland) hot glue. When used, this is applied in a molten state and hardens when it cools. They are solvent- or water-free and more or less solid at room temperature.
It is a quick-drying adhesive that is used in many industrial applications such as the automotive, packaging and electronics industries due to its high strength and adhesive strength.
Hot melt adhesives are also extremely popular with private end users as a craft adhesive because they are very versatile and can be applied to different surfaces such as plastic, paper, cardboard, wood or textiles. The adhesives are available in different viscosities and colors or even with glitter and can be customized as needed.
Thanks to their quick drying time and high strength, hot melt adhesives are an efficient and reliable solution for many adhesive applications.