Shoe Adhesives

Fratelli Zucchini is a long-established Italian brand that develops high-performance polyurethane adhesives for the footwear industry. The company’s footwear adhesives provide superior durability and flexibility, particularly in sole-to-upper bonding processes, delivering long-lasting results. The product range includes both solvent-based and water-based polyurethane adhesives.

Solvent-based adhesives stand out for their strong bonding properties and fast curing time, while water-based adhesives offer an environmentally friendly alternative thanks to their low VOC content. These adhesives deliver excellent bonding performance on various surfaces, including leather, synthetic materials, TPU, PVC, and rubber. Fratelli Zucchini’s innovative formulations provide flexibility in production processes thanks to their heat-reactivating properties, while their primer-supported solutions offer maximum bonding strength even on challenging surfaces.

A reliable partner for footwear manufacturers, Fratelli Zucchini raises industry standards with its high-quality adhesives.

Fratelli Zucchini offers a wide range of products for the footwear industry. Below is a list of the main product groups in the company’s footwear product category:

• Solvent-Based Polyurethane Adhesives: High-performance adhesives used to bond different materials strongly and durably.
• Water-Based Polyurethane Adhesives: Environmentally friendly adhesives with low VOC content, offering safe use with their water-based formulations.
• Polychloroprene Adhesives: Known for their high flexibility and fast curing properties, these adhesives are used for bonding various materials.
• Water-Based Polychloroprene Adhesives: Environmentally conscious and user-friendly adhesives with water-based formulations.
• Synthetic Resins: Various synthetic resin solutions used for different applications in footwear manufacturing.
• Solvent-Based Natural Rubber Adhesives: Products that provide flexible and durable bonding with their natural rubber content.
• Solvents and Thinners: Auxiliary products designed to adjust the viscosity of adhesives or for cleaning purposes.
• Vulcanization Agents: Chemical compounds used in the vulcanization process of rubber materials to increase the material’s durability.
• Other Products: Includes various auxiliary products and accessories that may be needed in shoe production.
• Primers: Products used for surface preparation before bonding to increase bonding performance